Agricultural Mechanics II is a shop/laboratory oriented course that emphasizes basic knowledge and application of shop safety rules and proper uses of tools and materials. Metal fabrication using oxy-fuel and arc welding, agricultural power including small engines and tractors and agricultural construction including wood structures, water systems and fences are learned. Skill and age-appropriate projects are constructed to give students opportunities to apply agricultural mechanics principles.
Agricultural Mechanics II also includes agricultural leadership and employ-ability skills, which includes Supervised Agricultural Experiences. Supervised agricultural experience programs and FFA leadership activities are INTEGRAL components of the course and provide many opportunities for practical application of instructional competencies.
***This course is offered as an HONORS class.
Academic Information
Class work/Homework/Class Participation (50%)
Tests & Quizzes (50%)
Final VOCATS Exam (25%)
SAE Project (3 Test Grades)
*There will be very few to no homework in this class, except on days before a test. Students should finish their study guides and study for the exam on the evening before their test.
Course Outline
Unit A: Leadership (FFA) & Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE)
Unit B: Safe Work Practices in Agricultural Mechanics
Unit C: Metal Fabrication
Unit D: Agricultural Power
Unit E: Agricultural Construction