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Brittany LawrenceAgriculture EducationAgriculture MechanicsUnit 1 Introduction to Agriculture MechanicsObjectives:????1.1 Define terminology1.2 Examine the importance of agricultural mechanics1.3 Identify careers in agricultural mechanicsKey TermsAgricultural mechanicsAgricultural powerAgricultural structuresAgricultural technologyReasons to Learn:To define terminology introducing agriculture mechanics. To examine the importance of agricultural mechanics. To learn what careers are available in agriculture mechanics. Questions to Answer:What are the terms introducing agriculture mechanics?What is the importance of agricultural mechanics?What careers are available in agriculture mechanics?Answers to Questions: What are the terms introducing agriculture mechanics?1.1 Define terminologyWhere would we be today if we didn’t have Agricultural Mechanics?(Turn off the lights)First we must define Agricultural MechanicsAgricultural Mechanics?in your own words?Define what you think agriculture mechanics is, and then refer to a neighbor. What differences are there in your definitions? Define the following terms. Agricultural mechanics – a broad area of knowledge and skills related to performing construction, operation, maintenance, and repair of machinery, equipment, and structures used in agricultural/horticultural workAgricultural power – the use of engines, animals, and other sources of energy to operate equipment used in agricultureAgricultural structures – those buildings, ponds, greenhouses, and other facilities designed specifically for agricultural useAgricultural technology – the application of science and inventions in agricultural work; the use of science to develop new ways of doing thingsWhat is the importance of agricultural mechanics?1.2 Examine the importance of agricultural mechanicsHistory of Agricultural MechanicsPower came a century ago by using horses and mulesMachines were powered by steam and running waterMost people lived on farms and farming was the way of life90% of the population produced food and fiberChanges came about and produced the International combustion engine that helps with farming.Produce more farm landLabor wasn’t neededScience and technology helped agricultural mechanics emergedDifferent areas of Agriculture Mechanics General Agricultural MechanicsThis area covers the basic skills in selecting and using tools and materials.For repairing and buildingAgricultural ElectrificationUsing electricity to do agricultural workincluding the meaning and safe use of electricitySkillful in planning and making wiring connectionsSafety is always IMPORTANTAgricultural StructuresDeals with the facilities used in agriculturehorse barnsgreenhousesfish hatcheriesfarm shopBasic building constructionfencesgatesSkills neededMeasuringCuttingfastening materialinstalling plumbingheating and lighting systemsmilking barnspoultry houseAgricultural PowerDeals with tractors, equipment and all forms of powerengine operation, maintenance, and repairchain sawslawn mowerswater pumpsSkills are needed to operate and repair equipmentSome??skills are in-depthResource Conservation PracticesPractices in resource conservationDesigning and building levees, ditches, terrace, drainage tiles, and irrigation systemsAquaculture pond constructionSkill used for structures in soil and water conservationWhat careers are available in agriculture mechanics?1.3.1 Research a career in agricultural mechanics to determine educational requirements, working conditions, and salaryHave students get out a sheet of paper and write a few descriptions of what they think agriculture is.??Go around the room and have students give their answers or write them on the chalkboard.Historically: Agriculture meant to farm or grows plants and animals.Today: Agriculture is defined as those activities concerned with the production of plants and animals and the related supplies, services, mechanics, products, processing and marketing.Agricultural Education teaches the wide array of fields that describe what agriculture is.??Agricultural Business - What are some careers related to this area???Refers to the network of commercial firms that have developed with or stems out of agriculture.Agricultural Manufacturing -Equipment producers, storage buildings.Renewable Natural Resources - Resources provided by nature that can be replaced or renewed:Wildlife?TreesFish?Game Trapper?ForesterWaterman (fisherman by boat)aquaculturalistWhat would be a career associated with renewable natural resources?Horticulture - careers include:Greenhouse productionFloricultureFloral designLandscape designAgricultural Mechanics - selection, operation, maintenance, service, selling and use of power units, machinery, equipment structures and utilities used in agriculture.?Associated careers include:Diesel mechanic?Engineer who designs tractorsHardware store employee?Electrician who installs greenhouse climate controlsAgriculture is a basic industry upon which all people depend.??It is the backbone of the American society!How do agricultural mechanics affect you and what are the careers agricultural education can prepare you for?Woodworking?Cabinet makingFramingFurniture makingConstructionMetalworkingWelder who repairs farm machinery?Production of custom farm machineryElectrical WiringElectricianElectrician assistantSafety technicianService company representativePower MachineryTractor mechanicEquipment mechanic?Parts personSmall EnginesLawnmower repairEngine rebuilder?LubricationConstructionAgricultural structures contractorAppraiserBuilding Maintenance supervisorPlumbing/Hydraulics/Pneumatic PlumberIrrigation installerWater Company representative?Pipe fitterBackhoe operator/mechanic?Equipment operatorConcrete/masonryBrick/block layerFoundation builder?Mortar mixerHome construction????????????Summary??EvaluationTic-Tac-Toe-Assessment Agriculture MechanicsUnit 1 QuizName:______________________________ Multiple Choice- Circle the correct answer. ?The production of plants and animals and the related supplies, services, mechanics, products, processing, and marketing defineshorticulturerenewable natural resourcesagriculture mechanicsagricultureAgribusiness isthe same as agriculture mechanicslimited to the sale of agriculture productsbusiness stemming from agriculturespecial work done by medical doctorsExamples of renewable natural resources areoil, gas, and coalfish, trees, and wildliferubber, steel and waterair, soil, and mineralsThe term?occupation?meansbusinessemploymenttradeall of theseAgriculture mechanics stems mostly fromphysicsbiologymedicine???????????????????????????????????????????????horticulture???????????Agriculture products come fromSoil and coalPlants and animalsIron ore and aluminumAtomic fuelProducts of agriculture includeleather seat coverspaintflower arrangementsall of theseAgriculture mechanics includes the occupation ofGarden tractor repairpersonAutomobile mechanicPile driverSystems analystMechanization of agriculture has resulted inDecreased soil productionDecreased farm expensesIncreased production efficiencyIncreased numbers of farm workersCyrus McCormick invented theSteel plowCotton ginMilking machineReaper ................
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