Updated: 11/14/2009

Resources:

Teachers:

• Search for Ag Mechanics Teachers

Texts:

• Agriculture Mechanics Fundamentals and Applications – 6th Edition, Ray Herren
• Modern Agricultural Mechanics -- Burke, Stanley R., & Wakeman, T. J. (1990).  (2nd ed.). Danville, IL: Interstate Publishers.

Web Sites:

• The Lehigh Group (Rope Products and Information)

• Animated Knots (download or view online)

• Rope Halter

• Chain and Binder Chains

• Welded Chain - Turner & Seymour Mfg. Co.

• Rope Reference

Curriculum:

Methods:

• Read the rope units units in the text book(s) you are using.
• Go to a builder supply or hardware store and  obtain scrap pieces of the various types of rope and chain.  to use as props while teaching this unit.
• Be sure you are comfortable tying the knots you will be demonstrating to your class.

Standards:

4.0 Technology

Students know how to use contemporary and emerging technological resources in diverse and changing personal, community, and workplace environments:

4.1 Understand past, present, and future technological advances as they relate to a chosen pathway.

4.6 Differentiate among, select, and apply appropriate tools and technology.

5.0 Problem Solving and Critical Thinking

Students understand how to create alternative solutions by using critical and creative thinking skills, such as logical reasoning, analytical thinking, and problem-solving techniques:

5.1 Apply appropriate problem-solving strategies and critical thinking skills to work-related issues and tasks.

5.3 Use critical thinking skills to make informed decisions and solve problems.

Unit Topics:

1. Introduction (Outline) (PPT)
2. Safety (outline) (Safety Test)
3. Terminology
   1. Teacher Reference (HTML, Word)
   2. Student Reference (HTML, Word)

Worksheet

• Bill of Materials

Unit Assessment

Skill Assignments / Projects

California Ag Mechanics Curriculum Project