Ag Mechanics
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Teacher Information:
Dan Chabot
Agriculture Department Rm. 125
(910) 532 6300 Ext. 38847 or 38886
dchabot@sampson.k12.nc.us
Course Objectives:
Agricultural Mechanics I
This course develops knowledge and technical skills in the broad field of agricultural machinery, equipment, and structures. The primary purpose of this course is to prepare students to handle the day-to-day problems, accidents, and repair needs they will encounter in their chosen agricultural career. Topics include agricultural mechanics safety, agricultural engineering career opportunities, hand/power tool use and selection, electrical wiring, basic metal working, basic agricultural construction skills related to framing construction, carpentry, basic welding, and leadership development. Skills in physics, geometry, and algebra are reinforced in this course. Work-based learning strategies appropriate for this course are ag mechanics projects, field trips, shadowing, and supervised agricultural experience. Supervised agricultural experience programs and FFA leadership activities are integral components of the course and provide many opportunities for practical application of instructional competencies.
Agricultural Mechanics II
In this course, the topics of instruction
emphasized are non-metallic agricultural fabrication techniques, metal
fabrication technology, safe tool and equipment use, human resource
development, hot/cold metal working skills and technology, advanced welding and
metal cutting skills, working with plastics, and advanced career
exploration/decision making. English language arts, mathematics, and science
are reinforced. Work-based learning strategies appropriate for this course are
apprenticeship, cooperative education, entrepreneurship, internship,
mentorship, school-based enterprise, service learning, job shadowing, and
supervised agricultural experience. FFA competitive events, community service,
and leadership activities provide the opportunity to apply essential standards
and workplace readiness skills through authentic experiences.
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