AGRICULTURAL FACILITIES, DESIGN & FABRICATION

Cary Todd Cash

cary.cash@hcisd.org Conference 2:35 – 4:05 pm B-Day

(956)427-3600 Ex. 1161

TEXTS

Metal Fabrication Technology for Agriculture – Larry Jeffus

COURSE DESCRIPTION

To be prepared for careers in mechanized agricultural systems, students need to attain

academic skills and knowledge, to acquire knowledge and skills related to mechanized

agricultural systems and the workplace, and to develop knowledge and skills regarding

career opportunities, entry requirements, and industry expectations. To prepare for

success, students need to have opportunities to learn, reinforce, apply, and transfer their

knowledge and skills and technologies in a variety of settings.

SPECIAL PROJECTS Students will identify and safely use tools and equipment, identify basic construction and

building skills, identify fencing methods, and perform cold and hot metal skills.

Students will be required to complete an agricultural mechanics project. They must

build this project either alone or as a team consisting of no more than 4 (depending

on the size of the project); the project can be build either out of wood, metal, or

other construction materials. The students must show plans, layout for the project

and a list of materials, which includes cost. The materials for this project must be

provided by the students. The cost of the materials will be paid for by the student.

If students are concerned about damaging school clothes, they should bring work clothes

and store them in our lockers. They students do not have to show it in the Livestock

show in Mercedes but if they are willing to they must be a member of the Harlingen FFA.

SCOPE AND SEQUENCE

Week 1: Intro to class Employability Characteristics Safety Work Habits Week 2: Hand and Power Tool ID Tool Use and Maintenance Week 3: Electric Wiring Principles Week 4: Plumbing Skills – Tools and Fixtures Week 5: Carpentry Skills – ID Materials, Project Estimates

Week 6: Fencing Methods – Selecting Materials

Week 7-11: Cold and Hot Metal Technology

ID Metal Types Oxy-Fuel Welding Arc Welding

Week 12-18: Metal Merging Techniques and Processes

Week 19-35: Plan & Perform cost-effective Construction Techniques Develop, Read and Interpret designs Measure, Mark, and Cut

Finish all projects or repairs Week 36: Review for Final Exam Final Exam

TUTORING

Tutorials will be held three days a week. Tuesday’s and Thursday’s tutorials are

from 7:35– 8:05am. Wednesday’s tutorials are from 4:05 – 4:35pm.

RULES & CONSEQUENCES

Follow all Safety Rules Be seated with your materials before the bell rings. Obscene language, vulgarity, harassment WILL NOT be tolerated. No-one is allowed in the shop/greenhouse areas without my permission or my

presence. Keep your hands and other objects to yourself.

Consequences 1. Warning 2. Last out; Seat Change; Parent Call 3. Loss of shop/greenhouse privileges for 1-2 classes; 1-2 min. after the bell 4. Counselor visit; Parent Conference 5. Referral to OCS

GRADES

Daily work 75% Tests/Projects 25%

100% = 9 Week Grade

Exams 15% of 9 Week Grade

SUPPLIES

Pen and Pencils Three ring binder Paper Work clothes

ABSENCES

If you are absent it is your responsibility to get the work you missed and make it up within one week of the absence. If you are absent for a test you are responsible for making up the test the next day you return.

AGRICULTURAL FACILITIES, DESIGN & FABRICATION

Cary Todd Cash

cary.cash@hcisd.org Conference 9:51-11:21 am B-Day

(956)427-3600 Ex. 1161

I have read and understood the grading procedures, rules for Mr. Cash’s class. I also understand the consequences if I choose not to follow these rules and responsibilities.

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