Chelan High School Curriculum Map
Lake Chelan School District 
Grade(s):  10-12 Class/Course: Agriculture Mechanics III 
Subject Dates Unit Title/Content Essential Questions Core Competencies/Characteristics Assessments Link to EALRs
Safety 2 Weeks Safety Training Why do I need to work safely? Mastery Level Performance on all equipment exams WISHA/OSPI Exams Goal 3
What is a Safe Attitude?
How does being a safe worker affect my future?
Industrial Hygiene  1 Week Shop Work Practices Why is a clean shop important? Mastery Level Performance on  exams WISHA/OSPI Exams
How can I prevent accidents? Mastery Level performance on shop practices checklist Shop Practices Checklist Goal 3
What do I do in an accident situation?
SAE 1 Week Supervised Agriculture Experience Project How can I extend my learning for this course? Develop SAE Plan and implement SAE Plan Goal 3
What else do I want to learn about this area?
What careers are available in this field?
Metal Working Skills Review 3 Weeks Basic Metal Working Skills Review How have my skills progressed? Arc Welding, Plasma Cutting, Gas Welding, Gas Cutting, MIG Welding Skill Proficiency Board Goal 3
How can I improve my skills to become more proficient?
How can I help others improve?
Engine Theory 1 Week 4 Cycle and 2 Cycle Engine Theory What are the basic components of an engine? Parts Identification,  Engine Flowchart   Unit Questions, Parts ID Test Goal 3
What is a 4 cycle engine?
What is a 2 cycle engine?
Engine Systems 1 Week Ignition, Lubrication, Fuel, and Cooling Systems How do the various systems work to keep the engine functioning properly? Component Identification,  Component Interaction ID Test,  Demonstration Goal 2, Goal 3
How do modern systems differ from older systems?
How do systems differ on various pieces of equipment?
Engine Performance 1 Week Evaluating Engine Performance What type of engine is this? Micrometer usage, Measuring Tools, Troubleshooting Performance Goal 3
Why are accurate engine measurements important?
What is wrong with this engine?
Engine Service and Maintenance 1 Week Servicing Various Engines How important is routine maintenance? Fluids and Filters, Tune-up, Checklists Performance Goal 3
How do I service different engines?
How do I monitor service records?
Engine Testing 1 Week Engine tests and testing equipment What is Horsepower? Dynamometers, Electronic Analyzers, Computers Performance Goal 3
How important is engine efficiency?
How can I test an engine?
Drive Trains 1 Week Engine Drive Trains How do engines move equipment? Clutches, Transmissions, Drive Lines, Differentials, Axles, Component Identification, flowcharting Performance Goal 3
How can equipment move more efficiently?
What are the different components of a drive train?
Accessory Systems 1 Week Accessory System  How do all the systems in equipment function together? Brakes, Tires, Wheels, and Hubs Component Identification, Troubleshooting Performance Goal 3
How can I maintain the accessory systems?
How do accessory systems affect engine and drive train performance?
Engine Overhaul Student Paced Small Engine Overhaul What is wrong with this engine? Proper measurement, engine identification, and following directions Performance Goal 3
What parts do I need to fix it?
What steps do I need to take to ensure completion of this project?
FFA 1 Week Student Leadership and FFA Career Development Event How can I get more out of FFA? Ag Mech CDE, Ag Sales CDE,  Public Speaking CDE.   Performance Goal 2, Goal 3
What FFA Activities can I participate in?
How will these skills benefit me in the future?