Agricultural Mechanics and Technology Systems
By: J.P. Hancock, Don W. Edgar Ph.D., Michael L. Pate Ph.D., Lori A. Dyer, and W. Brian Hoover Ph.D.Copyright: 2017
Subject: Agriculture
Grade Level: 9-14
- Agricultural Mechanics and Technology Systems presents focused, technically accurate coverage of all major skilled trade disciplines in agricultural contexts, including construction, electricity, welding, and power systems. In addition, the text provides a wealth of information and resources on careers in agricultural mechanics and promotes a deep understanding of supervised agricultural experiences (SAEs) and career development events (CDEs). Agricultural Mechanics and Technology Systems has been designed to support the Power, Structural, and Technical Systems Career Pathway within the National AFNR Career Cluster Content Standards and has been correlated with selected state standards.
- The chapter Trends and Emerging Technologies introduces students to the many high-tech applications of agriculture and agricultural mechanics, including geographic information systems (GIS), telematics, sustainable energy sources, precision agriculture, wireless sensor networks, and the use of drones.
- A chapter on safety and extensive "Safety Notes" cultivate a safety-first mindset and drive home the point that safe work habits are needed in every domain of agricultural mechanics and technology.
- Reading and writing skills are developed by the careful definition and use of technical terms, by "Before You Read" guidance provided at the start of every chapter, and by "Communicating about Ag Mechanics" exercises at the end of every chapter.
- "Hands-on Agriculture" and "STEM and Academic Activities" provide engaging, inquiry-based learning activities for students and provide a bridge between theory and practice.
- To highlight safe, correct, and current practices, high-quality photographs and line art accompany text descriptions on nearly every page of the text.
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- Table of Contents
- 1. Introduction to Agriculture and Agricultural Mechanics
2. Careers and Employability Skills
3. Experiential Learning through Agricultural Mechanics
4. Trends and Emerging Technologies
5. Safety and Developing Safe Work Habits
6. Measuring and Marking Tools
7. Hand Tools
8. Power Tools
9. Materials, Fasteners, and Hardware
10. Project Planning and Design
11. Fundamentals of Woodworking
12. Designing, Planning, and Constructing Woodworking Projects
13. Surveying
14. Concrete Foundations and Flatwork
15. Masonry
16. Framing Structures
17. Finishing Structures
18. Specialized Agricultural Structures
19. Fencing and Livestock Structures
20. Electric Theory
21. Wiring AC Circuits
22. Wiring DC Circuits
23. Electric Motors and Controls
24. Plumbing Design and Installation
25. Farm and Landscape Irrigation
26. Environmental Controls
27. Fundamentals of Metalworking
28. Oxyfuel Welding, Cutting, and Brazing
29. Shielded Metal Arc Welding
30. Gas Metal and Flux Cored Arc Welding
31. Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
32. Plasma Cutting
33. Internal Combustion Engines
34. Small Engine Performance, Maintenance, and Troubleshooting
35. Drive Trains and Power Systems
36. Machinery Maintenance and Management
37. Hydraulic and Pneumatic Power - The Look Inside images are for preview purposes only. The format of the actual product may vary from the images shown.
- Correlations
- TennesseePrinciples of Agricultural Mechanics (PDF, 425 KB)TexasAgricultural Mechanics and Metal Technologies (PDF, 96 KB)UtahAgricultural MechanicsYouScience® Industry Certifications
- About the Author(s)