Agricultural Mechanics and Technology Systems, 2nd Edition
By: J.P. Hancock, Don W. Edgar Ph.D., Michael L. Pate Ph.D., Lori A. Dyer, and W. Brian Hoover Ph.D.Copyright: 2024
Subject: Agriculture
Grade Level: 9-14
- Agricultural Mechanics and Technology Systems presents focused, technically accurate coverage of all major skilled trade disciplines in agricultural contexts, including construction, electricity, welding, and power systems. In addition, the text provides a wealth of information and resources on careers in agricultural mechanics and promotes a deep understanding of supervised agricultural experiences (SAEs) and career development events (CDEs). The second edition has been updated with over 500 new images and 35 new Career Connection features to portray up-to-date tools, technologies, and career opportunities. A chapter on Precision Agriculture and Emerging Technologies introduces students to the many high-tech applications, including geographic information systems (GIS), telematics, sustainable energy sources, precision agriculture, wireless sensor networks, and the use of drones.
- A chapter on safety and over 90 extensive "Safety Notes" cultivate a safety-first mindset and drive home the point that safe work habits are needed in every domain of agricultural mechanics and technology.
- "Hands-on Agriculture" and "STEM and Academic Activities" provide engaging, inquiry-based learning activities for students and provide a bridge between theory and practice.
- To connect classroom and experiential learning, all-new Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) Profiles introduce real stories of successful projects, while SAE for ALL Opportunities and Check-ins provided at the end of each chapter act as additional springboards for planning and decision-making.
- The Student Lab Workbook includes additional hands-on applications for each lesson while the Online Learning Suite offers additional activities with access to the AFNR video library of over 70 videos, scripted and produced by Ag experts on topics of high interest for students.
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- Table of Contents
- Section I Introduction to Agricultural Mechanics1. Introduction to Agriculture and Agricultural Mechanics
2. Careers and Employability Skills
3. Experiential Learning through Agricultural Mechanics
4. Precision Agriculture and Emerging Technologies
5. Safety and Developing Safe Work HabitsSection II Tools, Materials, Fasteners, and Hardware6. Measuring and Marking Tools
7. Hand Tools
8. Power Tools
9. Materials, Fasteners, and HardwareSection III Project Planning and Woodworking10. Project Planning and Design
11. Fundamentals of Woodworking
12. Designing, Planning, and Constructing Woodworking ProjectsSection IV Surveying and Structures13. Surveying and Site Analysis
14. Concrete Foundations and Flatwork
15. Masonry
16. Framing Structures
17. Finishing Structures
18. Specialized Agricultural Structures
19. FencingSection V Electricity, Wiring, and Electric Motors20. Electric Theory Power
21. Wiring AC Circuits
22. Wiring DC Circuits
23. Electric Motors and ControlsSection VI Plumbing, Irrigation, and Environmental Controls24. Plumbing Design and Installation
25. Farm and Landscape Irrigation
26. Environmental ControlsSection VII Metalworking and Welding27. Fundamentals of Metalworking
28. Oxyfuel Welding, Cutting, and Brazing
29. Shielded Metal Arc Welding
30. Gas Metal and Flux Cored Arc Welding
31. Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
32. Plasma CuttingSection VIII Engines and Machinery33. Internal Combustion Engines
34. Small Engine Performance, Maintenance, and Troubleshooting
35. Power Trains and Power Systems
36. Machinery Maintenance and Management
37. Hydraulic and Pneumatic Power - The Look Inside images are for preview purposes only. The format of the actual product may vary from the images shown.
- Correlations
- NOCTI CorrelationsNOCTI Agriculture Mechanics Job Ready Blueprint (PDF, 378.93 KB)YouScience® Industry CertificationsAgricultural Mechanics 115 (PDF, 364.02 KB)Agricultural Systems and Technology I Exam 110 (PDF, 427.21 KB)
- About the Author(s)