Physics in
Agriculture

Course Details

Length: Year Long

Credits: H.S. Physical Science Credit, CTE or Elective

Grades: 9-10

Instructors: Nik Grimm

Description

The focus of Agricultural Power and Technology (APT) is to expose students to mechanics, power, technology, and career options in the world of agriculture. Students participating in the APT course will have experiences in various mechanical and engineering concepts with hands-on activities, projects, and problems. Student’s experiences will involve the study of energy, tool operation and safety, material properties, machine operation, and structural components. Students will acquire the basic skills to operate, repair, engineer, and design agricultural tools and equipment. Throughout the course, students will apply engineering principles to the construction of machines and structures.

This class combines the CASE curriculum for Agriculture Power Systems and the PATTERNS Science Physics curriculum. 9th graders who are needing a physical science credit can take this class in place of a regular physucs class.

Areas of Study:

1. Safety and Measurement

2. Material Properties

3. Energy and Engineering

4. Machines and Structures

5. Mechanical Applications

6. Waves and Technology

7. Space and the Universe

8. Electricity, Power Production and Climate Science