Class Syllabus
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Ag Power & Mechanization Technology
Fall 2015 & Spring 2016
First Period 7:45-8:30
Fifth Period 11:35-12:20
Instructor:
Mr. Marshall Streit
Phone: (816) 380-3253 ext: 7812 (work) (660) 238-2678 (cell)
Email: marshall.streit@harrisonvilleschools.org
Course Description:
This course develops skills in the theory of operation in maintenance, repair, adjustment, and overhaul of small engines.
Second semester will include basic principles of power transmissions, hydraulic systems, as well as gas and diesel engines.
Students will be required to complete a lab project.
Prerequisite: Ag Science I.
Course Goals:
Students will develop an understanding of types of motors and how they work. Also students will gain knowledge
on how transmissions and hydraulic systems work
Course Rationale:
Agriculture encompasses the food, fiber, conservation and natural resource systems, employing over 20% of the
nation’s workforce. Small engines provide development of mechanical skills and principles needed to pursue a career in
agricultural mechanics. Advanced principles and operations of transmissions, hydraulic systems, and tractor engines provide
entry-level skills in agricultural mechanics.
Objectives / Essential Skills:
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Research different careers involving agriculture mechanics.
Small engine maintenance.
Identify parts of a Small engine.
Identify tools used to work on small engines.
Recognize problems with small engines
Completely disassemble and reassemble a small engine.
Research new technology in agriculture mechanics.
Identify how large farm machinery works
Identify parts on large farm machinery.
Large farm machinery maintenance.
Understand hydraulic systems.
Costs:
1” Notebook…………………..
Proper Clothing………………
FFA Dues……………………..
FFA Jacket…………………….
On Your Own
Bring to class by August 21st
Grading:
Quarter and Semester grades will be curved based on high score. Based on performance, students are guaranteed at
least letter grade in table below:
Percent Range
100 – 95
94 – 90
89 – 87
86 – 83
82 – 80
79 – 77
Grade
A
AB+
B
BC+
Percent Range
76 – 73
72 – 70
69 – 67
66 – 63
62 – 60
59 – 0
Grade
C
CD+
D
DF
See Class Outline below for tentative schedule of class lessons. In addition to those assignments:
 SAE / FFA Record book – 25 points per month
 Classroom / Lab Notebook – 100 points per quarter
Tardy / Absence Policy:
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Students are allowed three tardies per quarter before disciplinary action is taken & their quarter grade is affected. A
tardy is defined as failure to be within the student’s assigned seat at the beginning class bell.
Students will be given every opportunity to make-up work, provided absence was excused. Students will be given
one day for each day missed to turn in class assignments/projects for full credit. It is the student responsibility to
find out if any work was missed during absence.
During some class laboratories, a participation or work ethic grade will be assessed. These points are only available
for the specific laboratory. These points cannot be made-up. These points will only consist of 5% of the quarter
grade.
Class / Lab Guidelines:
1. Respect and show consideration to all peers at all times.
2. Respect the wishes of the instructor(s) at all times.
3. Treat classroom, computer lab, greenhouse lab, mechanics lab, and all school property with proper care.
4. Use of the bathroom, snack shack, water fountain, etc. must be before the beginning class bell.
5. All students must remove all ball-caps & hats prior to the start of class.
6. The use of electronic devices (phones, IPODs, etc) will not be permitted during class time.
7. Cursing or the use of foal language is strictly prohibited.
8. Soda or snacks are not permitted in any lab at any time
* Failure to follow class / lab guidelines will require disciplinary action in accordance with school policy
Class Outline:
Unit
FFA / SAE
Careers
Small Engines
End of First
Small Engines
Lesson
1: FFA Review
2: SAE Recordbook Update
1: Careers in Ag Mechanics/Small Engines
2: Qualities of a Good Job
3: Career Placement Skills
4: Career Portfolio
1: Small engine types
2: How small engines work
3: Parts of a small engine
4: Identify small engine tools
Quarter (October 16)
5: Disassemble small engine properly
6: Reassemble small engine properly (to
working order)
Assignments/Activity
Points
25 per month
Resume
Career Project
Interview
100
50
50
Workbook
Quiz for each Unit
Tool/Part ID Quizf
4 @40
4@80
100
Dissasemble/Reassemble
Small Gas Engine
Final
200
Your Grade
End of Second
Agriculture
Mechanics
End of Third
End of Fourth
7: Diagnostic/Trouble Shooting
Quarter (December22)
1: How large engines work
2: Engine parts (gas and diesel)
3: Hydraulics
4: Technology in Agriculture Mechanics
5. Sprayer Equipment
Quarter (March 11)
5: Tractors
6:Harvesting Equipment
7:Planting Equipment
8:Haying Equipment
9: Successfully complete small farm power
project.
Quarter May (17)
Engine ID Quiz
Participation
Sprayer Calibration
Points
50
25
50
Maintenance Calander
50
Manual Quiz
50
Small farm project
100
Your Grade
Class Outline is tentative. Teacher has the right to delete, add, or amend to it throughout the school year. However,
sufficient notice will be given to students as to changes in the Class Outline.
Extra Credit will be given throughout the year by the instructor. Sufficient notice will be given to students as to requirements
and due date for these opportunities
Useful Resources:
“Small Engines.” R. Bruce Radcliff, Dann L. Roark
Education Enhancement Services:
The Cass Career Center provides all students with multiple educational enhancement services including:
 Career Placement / Internship
 Counselor
 Learning Needs Services
 Vocational Resource Educator
 Scholarship Opportunities
If you are interested or in need of any of the services listed above, please inform the instructor. Every effort will be
made to ensure student success in this course.
Cass Career Center FFA Organization:
Enrollment in any course in the Agriculture Department gives students the opportunity and obligation to
participate in the National FFA Organization. The Cass Career Center FFA Chapter was established in 1949 to
help students build leadership, career awareness, and technical skills in agriculture and natural
resources.
The mission of the FFA is to make a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their
potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural
education.
The Cass Career Center FFA holds many activities throughout the year to engage students in leadership and fun
activities. Some of the activities include: parent/member softball game, local, area, and state leadership
workshops, National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, IN, FFA Trap Shoot Team, hayride and bonfire, Fall Field
Trip, American Royal, Western Farm Show, State FFA Convention, FFA Banquet, Judging Teams, and the
Worlds of Fun Trip. Members raise money for these events through dues and annual Fruit, Meat, and Candle
Sales.
Students are eligible to participate in many of the FFA’s award programs, based on their Supervised Ag
Experience Program. Leadership positions as Chapter, Area, State, and National Officers are also available. Four
FFA Degrees are awarded to members based on their level of participation. Also, over $3 million National, State,
and Local Scholarships are available to seniors with FFA involvement and agriculture career interest.
Supervised Agriculture Experience (SAE) Programs
With supervised agricultural experience programs (SAEs), a student designs a program to gain hands-on
experience and develop skills in agricultural career areas that interest them.
A SAE program is the actual, hands-on application of concepts and principles learned in the agricultural
education classroom. Students are supervised by agricultural education teachers in cooperation with parents,
employers and other adults who assist them in the development and achievement of their educational and career
goals. There are three types of SAEs available for students at the Cass Career Center:
Exploratory
Beginning students "explore" which aspect of the agriculture and natural resource industry they are interested in
through supervised study and observation. Example programs include: volunteering at a local vet office,
observing wildlife in forests, helping build a picnic table, etc..
Ownership
Students own a business, plants, or animals related to the agriculture or natural resource industry. Example
programs include: owning a horse, owning a lawn mowing service, raising quail, operating a cow/calf herd, etc..
Placement
In this SAE, students work for a business in agriculture or natural resources. Example programs include:
working at local farm, training horses, working at a local feed store, bailing hay in the summer, etc..
Student & Parent Safety Information Contract
Cass Career Center – Agriculture Education
Mr. Marshall Streit & Mr. Jason Dieckhoff
Dear Parent or Guardian:
Your child is enrolled in the Agriculture Education Program of the Cass Career Center. Throughout the year, your child will
be required to use and operate various tools and equipment under the supervision of certified instructors.
Instruction in the safe operation of assigned tools, equipment and procedures will be provided, and students will be tested on
the safe use of each item. Extensive precautions will be taken to prevent certain accidents, but a certain risk is involved due
to the nature of the experience and the learning environment.
Protective eyewear and clothing is required!
Please discuss with your child the necessity of observing safety policies that have been established for this program. Please
call (816) 380-3253 ext. 7812 if you have any questions or concerns. A copy of this completed form will be provided to each
student. Thank you for your cooperation.
Safety Contract Rules / Agreement for Students
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…follow all instructions given orally/written by the teacher
…wear proper protection for eyes, face, hands, and body as needed
…not eat, drink, or apply makeup in the laboratory or shop
…perform only procedures that have been authorized by the teacher/instructor
…know the location and use of all classroom, shop, greenhouse, and computer lab safety equipment and
understand all emergency procedures
…carefully dispose of all waste materials, return all tools and equipment to proper location, and sweep work
area prior to being dismissed
…behave in a safe and responsible manner at all times
Student:
I, __________________________ agree to adhere to these safety rules and any additional safety instructions give by the
instructor. I understand that I will lose daily grade points and/or possibly be removed from the course if I fail to fulfill this
agreement.
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Student Signature
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Date
Parent/Guardian:
I have read this letter and understand the risks and requirements involved in this program. I will discuss the safety aspects,
rules, and requirements of the program with my child. I understand that my child’s grade will be affected by failure to follow
course requirements.
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Parent/Guardian Signature
Date
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Home Phone
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Work Phone
Instructor:
All efforts have been made by the instructor to inform students of rules, rights, and requirements of this program.
Instructor Signature