Williamsfield School District #210

Curriculum Map 2007-2008

Rigg, Kent / Advanced Agricultural Mechanics and Industrial Technology / High School

Month

Content

August

FFA

  • Discovering Opportunities in the FFA
  • Determining the Benefits of an SAE
  • Determining the Kinds of SAE

September

Ag Mechanization Safety

  • Identifying Basic Areas of Agricultural Mechanization
  • Using Personal Safety in Agricultural Mechanics
  • Exploring Careers in Agricultural Mechanics and Technology Systems

Metal Fabrication

  • Identifying Metals and Their Physical Properties
  • Applying Heat Treating Processes
  • Applying Cold Metalworking Techniques
  • Applying Fuel Gas Welding (FGW) Processes and Techniques
  • Using Metal Cutting Processes and Techniques
  • Applying Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) Techniques
  • Applying Metal Inert Gas (MIG) Techniques

October
November

Construction Systems

  • Planning and Designing Projects
  • Understanding Construction Codes
  • Using Hand Tools
  • Using Power Tools
  • Caring for and Reconditioning Construction Tools
  • Using Construction Fasteners and Hardware
  • Selecting Lumber
November
December

Electrical Systems

  • Introducing Electricity and Electrical Safety
  • Exploring the Science of Electricity
  • Measuring and Calculating Electricity
  • Identifying Electrical Tools and Equipment
  • Comparing Single-Phase and Three-Phase Systems
  • Preparing and Using Schematics
  • Wiring Circuits

January

Ag Structures and Home Repair

  • Framing Agricultural Structures
  • Roofing Agricultural Structures
  • Siding Agricultural Structures
  • Insulating Agricultural Structures
  • Measuring, cutting, and Hanging Drywall
  • Mudding and Finishing Drywall
  • Preparing Surfaces and Selecting Paint
  • Selecting Applicators and Applying Finish

February

Plumbing

  • Understanding and Designing Plumbing Systems
  • Working with Copper Tubing
  • Working with Plastic Pipe
  • Working with Drain Waste Vent Systems
  • Maintaining and Repairing Plumbing Systems

March

Surveying

  • Understanding Land Measurement and Legal Descriptions
  • Using Surveying Equipment
  • Applying Profile Leveling Techniques
  • Understanding Soil Drainage Systems

April

Concrete

  • Planning and Placing Concrete
  • Planning, Laying Out, and Tooling Concrete Block
May

Ag Power Systems

  • Understanding Principles of Operation of Internal Combustion Engines
  • Identifying Engine Systems and Their Components
  • Measuring Engine Components and Specifications
  • Applying Preventive Maintenance Practices
  • Using Small Engines
  • Using Multiple Cylinder Engines
  • Using Hydraulic Systems
  • Using Robotics Systems