Ag 210:
Agriculture Welding
Coarse
Description
Students will be introduced to the field of
welding. This course is designed to provide students an opportunity to get a
wide variety of experiences in agriculture welding. Students will be introduced
to several career opportunities in agriculture welding related careers.
Students will demonstrate an understanding
of:
• Safety
· Principles of Welding
· Arc Welding
· Oxy-Acetylene Welding
Class
Prerequisites: Introduction to Agricultural Mechanics
Instructional
Philosophy
Students will be expected to meet all course
goals and be able to demonstrate the underlying concepts of agriculture
welding. They will develop a good work ethic in a variety of individual and
group settings. Students will be given the opportunity to
think critically, work independently and in
groups, and develop interpersonal and team abilities. They will accomplish
tasks by using a combination of academic and vocational skills. Students will
learn through experiments, research projects, problem solving and computer
applications. They will be evaluated based on performance, completion of tasks,
examinations, and demonstration of skills.
Coarse
Goals
• Identify basic
safety procedures and activities
• Label and
describe tools used in welding
• Develop advanced
skills for welding with Arc Welders
• Develop advanced
skills for welding with Oxy-Acetylene
· Develop skills for designing and purchasing
supplies for projects
• Demonstrate the
ability to work in groups to complete tasks
• Demonstrate the
ability to speak and present ideas to a group
Classroom Rules and Values
The general value for this class is RESPECT.
This means use clean language, listen to others when the speak, speak in turn, and don’t do anything to anyone or anything that you wouldn’t want to have happen to you or your property.
1. No talking when teacher is talking or when others have the floor
2. Cheating of any kind will NOT be tolerated. Zeros will be given if you choose to use other people’s work.
3. Take care of the classroom and shop and all items in them. More labs and hands-on activities will be available to classes/students that show they can handle working with items without destroying them.
4. The tardy bell (end of break time) means be in your seat ready to go, or you WILL be tardy.
ALL school rules will be followed and enforced as outlined in your student handbooks.
Classroom Procedures
1. Students that listen, read and follow directions when they are given the FIRST time will have the opportunity for help later
2. Students that work diligently and stay on task will be allowed to visit quietly and move around the classroom as situations allow.
3. Enter the building through the main doors so you can wipe your feet and keep weather and debris from coming into the classroom.
4. The teachers’ offices are off-limits to students unless direct permission is given. If you respect our space, we will respect yours.
5.Most bookwork will be done in the classroom if you use your time efficiently and keep from wasting it. However, if it is necessary to take a book home, the class is not staying on task, or problems arise, books will be checked it out through the teacher and homework will be done.
5. All assignments and papers are due at the due dates
6. Redo’s for all work will be permitted
7. If you are absent, it is YOUR responsibility to talk to the teacher to get make-up work. If you are absent on assignment turn in date, it will be due at the next class period that you are present. School policy on make-up or missed work is you have 2 calendar days per day missed to complete and hand-in work. Advanced makeup must be done in advance.
8. Extra credit will be available for all classes. Extra credit assignments and opportunities must be pre-approved and arranged with the teacher. Extra credit will not be given if the student has zeros. Extra credit can also be earned by participating in FFA activities above the chapter level.
9. All students will be REQUIRED to have
a pair of shop coveralls or shop coat and closed-toed shoes. Coveralls do not
need to be new, but in good condition with no holes or tears, zipper works or
snaps and fit comfortably. Shoes should be tennis shoes or leather shoes of
some kind. Locker space and locks will be provided for each student.
Grading Criteria
Grading will be based on a combination of scores from tests, quizzes, tasks, presentations, and assorted homework. There will be a minimum of two grades a week with a unit test or project approximately every three weeks.
100 Daily Point grades will be given for:
0-10
points—on time to class
0-70
points—work on your project
0-70
points—work on FFA item or for Mr. Wells
0-35
points—work on something (homework, etc.,)
0-35
points—work with someone with their permission
0-10
points—Clean up work area and tools, safety glasses, coveralls
0-10
points—stay on task all period, no horseplay and stay busy all hour
**Safety
violations are minus 50 points, no questions
All students are encouraged to have a 3-ring notebook or folder to keep handouts, papers, tests, quizzes, notes, etc. A couple pens and pencils and notebook paper should be stored in the notebook. Students are encouraged to leave these notebooks/folders in the storage spaces in the agricultural classroom.
Each student in an agriculture class will be required to keep a Supervised Agricultural Experience project record book. Students will be expected to have a project of some sort to keep records on. Record books will be graded at regularly throughout the semester.
Points will be distributed as follows:
Tests, Quizzes, Projects 45%
Tasks, Presentations, Homework 45%
FFA Record Book 10%