Last Updated: 3/28/2011 4:09 PM Science of Agricultural Mechanization 1 Science of Agricultural Mechanization Program CIP: 01.0201 Ordering Information Research and Curriculum Unit for Workforce Development Vocational and Technical Education Attention: Reference Room and Media Center Coordinator P.O. Drawer DX Mississippi State, MS 39762 www.rcu.msstate.edu/curriculum/download/ (662) 325‐2510 Direct inquiries to Scott Kolle Lee James Instructional Design Specialist Program Coordinator for Agriculture P.O. Drawer DX Office of Vocational Education and Workforce Mississippi State, MS 39762 Development 662.325.2510 Mississippi Department of Education E‐mail: [email protected] P.O. 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Last Updated: 3/28/2011 4:09 PM Science of Agricultural Mechanization 2 Table of Co ntents Acknowledgments ........................................................................................................................................................ 3 Preface .......................................................................................................................................................................... 5 Research Synopsis ......................................................................................................................................................... 6 Executive Summary .................................................................................................................................................... 10 Unit 1: Introduction to Agricultural Mechanization ............................................................................................... 15 Unit 2: Management and Operation of Agricultural Equipment ............................................................................ 21 Unit 3: Analyzing Electrical and Electronic Systems ............................................................................................... 28 Unit 4: Using Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems .................................................................................................... 32 Unit 5: Principles of Internal Combustion Engines ................................................................................................. 36 Unit 6: Principles of Metal Fabrication (Arc Welding) ............................................................................................ 41 Unit 7: Principles of Metal Fabrication (Oxyacetylene Cutting Operations) ........................................................... 46 Science of Agricultural Mechanization ....................................................................................................................... 50 Student Competency Profile ....................................................................................................................................... 50 Appendix A: Suggested Rubrics, Assignments, and Checklists ................................................................................... 51 Appendix B: 21st Century Skills Standards ................................................................................................................. 73 Appendix C: MS Academic Standards ......................................................................................................................... 75 Appendix D: ACT College Readiness Standards .......................................................................................................... 96 Appendix E: Pathway Content Standards ................................................................................................................. 107 Appendix F: National Educational Technology Standards for Students ................................................................... 113 Last Updated: 3/28/2011 4:09 PM Science of Agricultural Mechanization 3 Acknowledgments The Science of Agricultural Mechanization curriculum was presented to the Mississippi Board of Education on ‐October 21, 2010. The following persons were serving on the state board at the time: Dr. Tom Burnham, State Superintendent Mr. William Harold Jones, Chair Mr. Charles McClelland, Vice Chair Ms. Kami Bumgarner Mr. Howell “Hal” N. Gage Dr. O. Wayne Gann Mr. Claude Hartley Ms. Martha “Jackie” Murphy Ms. Rosetta Richards Dr. Sue Matheson Jean Massey, Associate Superintendent of Education for the Office of Vocational Education and Workforce Development, at the Mississippi Department of Education assembled an oversight committee to provide input throughout the development of the Science of Agricultural Environment curriculum framework and supporting materials. Members of this task force were as follows: Mr. Sammy Blossom, Executive Director, Mississippi Cattleman’s Association Dr. Gwendolyn Boyd, Assistant Professor, Alcorn State University Dr. Ron Brown, Executive Director, Association of Southern Region Extension Directors Mr. Harry Dendy, Capitol City Ag Services Dr. Frank Flanders, Agricultural Education Subject Matter Specialist, Georgia Department of Workforce Development Dr. Gary Jackson, Chair, School of Human Sciences, Mississippi State University Mrs. Karen McKie, Green Oak Florist Dr. Robert Merle, Owner, Agricultural Information Management Consulting Dr. Tom Monaghan, Executive Director, Mississippi Forestry