Agriculture II Block
John S. Battle High School Agriculture Instructor
http://jsbhs.wcs.k12.va.us
 
Course Description
Agricultural Science and Mechanics II - Prerequisite: Agricultural Science and Mechanics I. Agricultural Science and Mechanics II is a one-year, single-period, occupational preparation course. Approximately one half of the course is devoted to agricultural mechanics with emphasis placed on skill development in fundamentals of electricity, arc welding, gas cutting and welding, small engines, power woodworking and wood and metal preservatives. Instruction is also provided in animal science and further development of competencies in rural and urban living, leadership, and resource conservation.

Class Expectations
AGRICULTURE CLASSROOM RULES & EXPECTATIONS
• STUDENT MUST COME PREPARED FOR CLASS WITH: NOTEBOOK, PAPER, PENCIL & AGENDA
• SHOW RESPECT TO TEACHER & CLASSMATES
• NO FOUL LANAGUAGE AND/OR MANNERISMS
• MUST HAVE PERMISSION TO USE RESTROOM
• NO STUDENTS IN UNAURTHORIZED AREAS
• TARDIES –FIRST 2 ARE WARNINGS, ALL TARDIES AFTER, WILL RESULT IN DETENTION
• NO LEANING BACK IN YOUR CHAIR
• NO TOBACCO PRODUCTS
• NO HATS ALLOWED IN THE AGRICULTURE BUILDING


Weekly Instructional Objectives

Course Objectives:

Resulting from this class, students will develop knowledge and skills in:
1. Career opportunities in agriculture.
2. Size and scope of agriculture.
3. Responsibilities of the FFA.
4. Public speaking presentations.
5. Supervised Agriculture Experience programs.
6. Power woodworking safety and operation.
7. Power woodworking project.
8. Methods of conserving natural resources.
9. Beef cattle in Virginia.
10. Dairy cattle in Virginia.
11. Equine in Virginia.
12. Plumbing and electrical practices in agriculture.
13. Small engine maintenance.
14. Arc welding in agriculture.
15. Gas welding safety operations and procedures.
16. Technology in agriculture.

Materials Required:
1. $5.00 Lab Fee (Includes Safety Glasses and Supplies)
2. 3-Ring Binder Notebook with paper and writing utensil.
3. John S. Battle Student Agenda.
4. Pair of work clothes or light coveralls.



Important Activities and Dates
Pesticide Test 9/29-closed notes


1st 9 weeks
• Conserving natural resources
• Introduction of aquaculture
• Aquaculture test
• Waste treatment of agriculture operations
• Waste treatment test
• Power woodworking safety and tool id
• Reading a measuring instrument
• Power woodworking safety test
• Figure bill of materials for project
• Construct power woodworking project
• Duties of FFA
• Intro of public speaking
• Prepare and present oral speech for class
• Parliamentary procedure
• Begin (SAE) program

2nd 9 weeks
• Fundamentals of electricity in agriculture
• Prepare simple circuit of electricity
• Plumbing fundamentals in agriculture
• Complete practical plumbing exercise
• Best management practices and id of beef cattle
• Test on beef cattle
• Best management practices and id of dairy cattle
• Test on dairy cattle
• Best management practices and id of horses
• Test on horses
• Gas welding safety on operation and id
• Safety test on gas welding
• Gas welding assignment
• Arc welding review
• Arc welding project

Evaluation:
Class participation 25%, Attendance 20%, Home\Classwork 25%, Tests\Quizzes 30%


Daily Instructional Objectives/Competencies
Agricultural Mechanics and Basic Plant Science I 8006 - 36 Weeks
8008
36 Weeks 		Agricultural Mechanics and Basic Animal Science II
TASKS/COMPETENCIES
  Orienting the Student to Agricultural Science and Mechanics
• ANR8008.001 Identify the scope of agriculture.
• ANR8008.002 Identify the three main components of an agricultural education program.
• ANR8008.003 Identify departmental policies and procedures.
• ANR8008.004 Maintain housekeeping standards.
• ANR8008.005 Follow lab organization procedures.
• ANR8008.006 Demonstrate and use sound lab safety rules
  Identifing Career Opportunities in Agriculture
• ANR8008.007 Identify careers in agriculture.
• ANR8008.008 Select and evaluate local agricultural employment opportunities.
• ANR8008.009 Outline a tentative course of study in advanced agricultural education.
  Practicing Leadership Skills
• ANR8008.010 Identify essential traits of leadership.
• ANR8008.011 Explain leadership principles.
• ANR8008.012 Explore opportunities for leadership.
• ANR8008.013 Identify benefits and responsibilities of FFA membership.
• ANR8008.014 Identify duties of all officers in the FFA.
• ANR8008.015 Participate in a committee meeting.
• ANR8008.016 Prepare and deliver an oral presentation or speech.
• ANR8008.017 Participate in a panel discussion.
• ANR8008.018 Write a news release.
• ANR8008.019 Develop communication skills.
• ANR8008.020 Use parliamentary procedure.
• ANR8008.021 Complete an FFA award and/or officer application.
• ANR8008.022 Demonstrate an awareness of the FFA Constitution.
• ANR8008.023 Participate in an FFA chapter activity.
• ANR8008.024 Apply for an FFA proficiency award.
• ANR8008.025 List the purposes of the Virginia FFA Foundation.
  Exploring Supervised Agricultural Experience
• ANR8008.026 Develop an annual plan for SAE based on personal goals.
• ANR8008.027 Explore the different types of SAE programs.
• ANR8008.028 Develop a budget for an SAE project.
• ANR8008.029 Conduct an agricultural research SAE project.
• ANR8008.030 Develop record-keeping skills using the Virginia SAE record book.
  Performing Agricultural Woodworking Operations
• ANR8008.031 Identify woodworking tools and supplies.
• ANR8008.032 Measure and mark wood.
• ANR8008.033 Select and use woodworking tools.
• ANR8008.034 Select and use wood fasteners.
• ANR8008.035 Estimate a bill of materials.
• ANR8008.036 Identify types of wood.
• ANR8008.037 Select and use agricultural power woodworking tools.
• ANR8008.038 Adjust and maintain power woodworking tools.
• ANR8008.039 Construct an agricultural woodworking project using power tools.
  Operating Agricultural Equipment
• ANR8008.040 Identify safe work procedures for handling agricultural equipment.
• ANR8008.041 Perform maintenance and safety checks of agricultural equipment.
  ANR8008.042 Operate agricultural equipment safely.
  Conserving Natural Resources
• ANR8008.043 Describe methods of conserving natural resources.
  ANR8008.044 Discuss methods of preventing forest fires.
  ANR8008.045 Plan and establish a wildlife food plot.
  ANR8008.046 Plant forest seedlings.
• ANR8008.047 Identify Virginia forest trees.
• ANR8008.048 Identify common Virginia game fish.
• ANR8008.049 Identify common Virginia game animals and game birds.
  ANR8008.050 List common game and fish laws in Virginia.
• ANR8008.051 Describe economic factors associated with water quality.
• ANR8008.052 Describe different animal waste treatment and handling systems.
  ANR8008.053 Identify federal, state, and local standards and regulations for water quality.
• ANR8008.054 Describe the association between water quality and watersheds.
  Identifying Breeds of Animals (Note: Localities must add two tasks as essential.)
• ANR8008.055 Identify breeds, characteristics, and management practices of beef cattle.
  ANR8008.056 Identify breeds, characteristics, and management practices of dairy cattle.
  ANR8008.057 Identify breeds, characteristics, and management practices of poultry.
  ANR8008.058 Identify breeds, characteristics, and management practices of sheep.
  ANR8008.059 Identify breeds, characteristics, and management practices of swine.
  ANR8008.060 Identify breeds, characteristics, and management practices of horses.
  ANR8008.061 Identify breeds, characteristics, and management practices of companion animals.
  ANR8008.062 Identify breeds, characteristics, and management practices of specialty animals.
  Feeding Animals
• ANR8008.063 Identify nutrient needs of animals.
• ANR8008.064 Investigate animal feed conversion.
• ANR8008.065 Identify sources of feed for animals.
• ANR8008.066 Design a nutrition program for animals.
  Using Electricity
• ANR8008.067 Explain the principles of electricity.
• ANR8008.068 Identify and draw electrical symbols.
• ANR8008.069 Calculate resistance, volts, and amperes, using Ohm's Law.
• ANR8008.070 Determine amount and cost of electrical energy used.
• ANR8008.071 Distinguish between parallel and series circuits.
• ANR8008.072 Identify electrical tools, equipment, and supplies.
• ANR8008.073 Demonstrate safety in working with electricity.
• ANR8008.074 Construct an approved electrical project.
  Maintaining Small Gasoline Engines
• ANR8008.075 Identify parts and components of small gasoline engines.
• ANR8008.076 Explain the operation of a small gasoline engine.
• ANR8008.077 Compare the operation of four-stroke and two-stroke engines.
• ANR8008.078 Service and maintain a small gasoline engine.
• ANR8008.079 Interpret proper maintenance procedures using a service manual.
• ANR8008.080 Troubleshoot a small gasoline engine.
  Emerging Technology in Agriculture
• ANR8008.081 Explain the use of biotechnology with animals.
• ANR8008.082 Describe scientific animal reproductive technologies.
• ANR8008.083 Explore the principles of animal genetics.
• ANR8008.084 Investigate the use of precision agricultural management.
• ANR8008.085 Describe examples and applications of current and emerging physical and mechanical technologies in agriculture.
  Exploring Food Science Issues
• ANR8008.086 Analyze food safety issues.
  ANR8008.087 Identify retail cuts of meat.
  ANR8008.088 Explain the meaning and importance of food chemistry.
• ANR8008.089 Explain how food is irradiated.
  Performing Arc Welding Operations (Note: Localities must choose at least two of the next four duty areas.)
• ANR8008.090 Explain principles in arc welding.
• ANR8008.091 Identify arc welding tools, equipment, and supplies.
• ANR8008.092 Demonstrate safe use of arc welding equipment.
• ANR8008.093 Perform downhand welding.
• ANR8008.094 Construct an approved arc welding project.
  ANR8008.095 Perform various welding positions.
  Performing Gas Welding and Cutting Operations
• ANR8008.096 Demonstrate safe maintenance of gas welding and cutting equipment.
• ANR8008.097 Demonstrate maintenance and use of plasma cutting equipment.
• ANR8008.098 Select gas welding and cutting tips.
• ANR8008.099 Prepare metal for gas welding and cutting.
• ANR8008.100 Perform fusion welding without filler rod.
• ANR8008.101 Butt weld with filler rod.
• ANR8008.102 Braze weld a butt joint.
  ANR8008.103 Cut metal.
  Performing Soldering Operations
• ANR8008.104 Interpret soldering plans.
• ANR8008.105 Identify and select soldering tools, equipment, and supplies.
• ANR8008.106 Measure, cut, and prepare metal for soldering.
• ANR8008.107 Demonstrate safe use of soldering equipment.
• ANR8008.108 Construct an approved soldering project.
  Performing Plumbing Operations
• ANR8008.109 Identify plumbing tools, equipment, and supplies.
• ANR8008.110 Cut a pipe or tubing.
• ANR8008.111 Join a pipe or tubing.
• ANR8008.112 Complete an approved plumbing exercise.
  Examining All Aspects of Industry
• Planning
• Management
• Finance
• Technical and Production Skills
• Underlying Principles of Technology
• Labor Issues
• Community Issues
• Health, Safety, and Environmental Issues
My Quia activities and quizzes
AnSci - Beef Breeds Review Activity
https://www.quia.com/rr/116702.html
Soil Fertility Terms
https://www.quia.com/jg/720188.html
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