Revised: August 2014
COURSE SYLLABUS – Agricultural Structures and Design
Grade Level: 10-12.
th
7 Period: 2:05 P.M. – 3:00 P.M.
Carlisle County High School
Agriculture Department
CREDIT(S): 1
Mr. Jonathan Miles Hargrove
4557 State Route 1377
Bardwell, KY 42023
1-270-628-3800-Ext. 4201
miles.hargrove@carlisle.kyschools.us
TITLE:
Agricultural Structures and Design.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course prepares students to evaluate, design and construct agricultural structures. Students learn
to design, evaluate and interpret construction plans and calculate a bill of materials. The skills
learned in the Agricultural Construction Skills course may be incorporated to construct an
agricultural structure. Content may be enhanced with appropriate computer applications. Leadership
development will be provided through FFA. Each student will be expected to have an agricultural
experience program. It is recommended that students complete the Agricultural Construction Skills
course prior to enrolling.
PURPOSE:
To provide students interested in pursuing a career(s) in industrial agriculture construction and
engineering the opportunity to explore the wide array of concepts and opportunities relevant to the
industry, as well as become exposed to and develop competencies in the skills relevant to the career
cluster(s). An emphasis on planning and implementation of building and construction plans/bills of
materials will be stressed.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
To develop an initial, and with time, a more advanced understanding of agricultural structures and
design. An emphasis will be placed on preparation and design, evaluation, and interpretation.
CONTENT OUTLINE:
The content outline consists of employability skills relevant to the career clusters and the major ideas
and concepts dealing with structures and the design of them as they relate to the agricultural field. A
moon buggy construction project will serve as the backbone foundation of the class. Mathematics,
materials, development, preparation, construction, and evaluation will all be emphasized.
Continuous assessment work on a Supervised Agricultural Education Experience (SAEP) will also
take place.
Classroom content outline MAY include, but is NOT limited to:
Introduction, FFA, Agriculture, and Industrial Technology
- Careers In Agricultural Structures and Design/Engineering and in General Agriculture
- FFA Implications of the Class
- FFA/Leadership/SAE
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- SAE’s
- Safety
- Applications to the Agriculture Industry
Agricultural Engineering
- Specification Using Precision Equipment
- Agricultural Mathematics (Basic – Structures Emphasis)
- Infrastructure
- Experimental Design and Analysis
- Measuring Tools and Methods
- Land Surveying
- Tools, Techniques, and Formulas
- Developing Plans
- Developing Bills of Materials
- Location and Arrangement
- Electricity (Wiring)
Construction Methods
- Welding (Arc, MIG, TIG, Oxy-Acetylene)
- Woodworking
- Usage of Power Tools
- Other Building and Construction Methods
*The above schedule is subject to change without notice, with time extensions or shortenings on
certain subjects. Schedule is subject to school activities, closings due to weather, or other
occurrences. Please refer to school handbook for further information.
INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES:
- Lectures
- Demonstration
- Field trips/clinical experiences
- Laboratory experiments
- Assessments
- Daily Participation
- Quizzes
- Group discussions
- Individual speeches
RESOURCES:
- Guest lecturers
- Textbooks
- Internet
- Local news media
- Local school media
- Classroom tools and resources
GRADING PROCEDURES:
Letter grades will be assigned as follows:
Revised: August 2014
A: 100%-90%
B: 89%-80%
C: 79%-70%
D: 69%-60%
F: Below 60%
Grades may be made on the basis of, but not limited to (students will be made aware of point
values before assignments are given):
- Classroom Participation
- Daily Participation activities
- Quizzes
- Exams
- Semester/Final Exam
- Laboratory Assessments
- Research Papers, etc.
- Late Work: All students must be in compliance with the Kentucky Compulsory Attendance
laws and statutes. A student who is absent for an “excused” reason will be given the
opportunity to make-up the missed work, and will receive credit for any made-up work. A
student will have the same number of days to make up work as the number of days missed. A
student who is absent for unexcused reasons or for disciplinary reasons will be allowed to
make up work but not be given credit for it. Students who accumulate an excessive number
of absences per class, may be referred to the Attendance Review Committee of each school to
evaluate the student’s academic progress. After evaluation, recommendations will be made in
order for the student to stay abreast academically. Missed time may be completed hour for
hour depending on time missed during Extended School Services.
- In addition to the above statement, late work will be dealt with in accordance to the
classroom rules and expectations set forth. Please refer to them.
TEXT AND REFERENCES:
Various – Please see instructor for details.
PREREQUISITES:
Introductory level agricultural education class (Principles of Agriculture and/or Agricultural
Construction Skills I and/or II).
Agricultural Structures and Designs
Valid Course Code
010211 Course Description
This course prepares students to evaluate, design and construct agricultural structures. Students
learn to design, evaluate and interpret construction plans and calculate a bill of materials. The
skills learned in the Agricultural Construction Skills course may be incorporated to construct
an agricultural structure. Content may be enhanced with appropriate computer applications.
Leadership development will be provided through FFA. Each student will be expected to have
an agricultural experience program.
Revised: August 2014
Content/Process
Students will:
1. Identify and utilize tools, techniques, and formulas most appropriate for specific tasks or
projects.
2. Discuss types of renewable and non-renewable energy (e.g., solar, wind, hydro, fossil fuels)
3. Demonstrate safe practices specific to agriculture power, structural, and technical systems
(e.g. PPE, materials handling, shop/laboratory operation)
4. Demonstrate proper use of measurement and layout tools
5. Develop plans using scale and legends
6. Prepare bills of materials to accompany plans and sketches for tasks or projects (i.e. wood
structures, painting, fencing, concrete/stone/masonry)
7. Develop criteria for selecting materials based on cost, quantities, and characteristics for a
specific project plan (i.e. wood structures, painting, fencing, concrete/stone/masonry)
8. Apply basic principles of design, fabrication, and installation of agricultural structures
9. Discuss the steps in constructing a project out of wood (measuring, cutting, fastening,
finishing, etc.)
10. Calculate areas and volumes for coatings (paints, stains, varnishes) and determine proper
paint/coating material method for various tasks
11. Determine proper insulation material and use for a given task.
12. Construct and/or repair fencing, including wood, static wire, electrical wire
13. Identify materials and tools used in electrical installation (wiring, fixtures, breakers, fuses,
conduit)
14. Utilize the National Electric Code and local codes in installation of electrical components
15. Interpret basic electrical components, symbols, and diagrams (wiring, switches,
receptacles, and duplexes)
16. Evaluate concepts and principles of geospatial technologies
17. Describe equipment and processes used in geospatial technologies
18. Relate the influence of agricultural mechanics industry to globalized production.
19. Demonstrate employability and social skills relative to the career cluster.
20. Maintain records on supervised agricultural experience program and be able to summarize
and analyze results in making financial decisions.
21. Utilize activities of FFA as an integral component of course content and leadership
development.
Connections
– Agricultural Education
Agricultural Mechanics Design and Fabrication Proficiency, Agricultural Mechanics Repair
and Maintenance Proficiency, Agricultural Mechanics Energy Systems Proficiency