Week 1/2

PST.04.01. Performance Indicator: Create sketches and plans of agricultural

structures.

PST.04.01.01.a. Identify

symbols and drawing

techniques used to develop

plans and sketches.

Illustrate the common symbols of project blueprints.

Blueprint Reading

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Weeks 2-4

PST.04.01. Performance Indicator: Create sketches and plans of agricultural

structures.

PST.04.01.01.b. Develop

plans and sketches using

drafting equipment and

computer programs.

Compose a top, side, and front view of your super milage car design.

Design Sketches

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Week 3

PST.04.01. Performance Indicator: Create sketches and plans of agricultural

structures.

PST.04.01.01.c. Apply

principles of design,

fabrication and installation of

agricultural structures.

What factors influence fuel milage?

Notes and Quiz

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Weeks 3/4

PST.04.01. Performance Indicator: Create sketches and plans of agricultural

structures.

PST.04.01.02.a. Prepare

bills of materials to

accompany plans and

sketches.

Create a bill of materials estimate for your super mileage vehicle.

Bill of Materials

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Weeks 1/4

PST.04.01. Performance Indicator: Create sketches and plans of agricultural

structures.

PST.04.01.02.b. Use scale

measurement and dimension

to develop plans and

sketches.

Demonstrate use of measurement to the nearest 1/16th of an inch.

Include the following:

Body Design and Steering

Power Train

Steering and Wheelbase

Brakes

Fire wall and fire extinguisher

Engine Mount and Controls

Shell/Exterior Covering

Design Sketch

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Weeks 5-18

PST.04.04. Performance Indicator: Follow architectural and mechanical plans to

construct and/or repair equipment, buildings and facilities.

PST.04.04.01.a. Construct

and/or repair with wood and

metal.

Construct your super mileage vehicle based upon your approved blueprint.  

Save work practices and daily work.

Final Car Product.

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Week 13

PST.04.04. Performance Indicator: Follow architectural and mechanical plans to

construct and/or repair equipment, buildings and facilities.

PST.04.04.02.c. Install

and/or repair electrical wiring

components and fixtures

following appropriate codes

and standards.

Install kill switches as required by contest rules.

Installation of engine switches.

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Weeks 5-18

PST.04.04. Performance Indicator: Follow architectural and mechanical plans to

construct and/or repair equipment, buildings and facilities.

PST.04.04.07.c. Construct

and/or repair metal structures

and equipment using welding

fabrication procedures,

including those associated

with SMAW, GMAW, GTAW,

fuel-oxygen and plasma arc

torch methods.

Select appropriate welding application based upon materials used.

Weld Quality

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Week 14

PST.04.04. Performance Indicator: Follow architectural and mechanical plans to

construct and/or repair equipment, buildings and facilities.

PST.04.04.08.b. Install

glass, ridged plastic panels

and/or film plastics.

Evaluate and select a protective shell for vehicle.

Final Car Product.

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Weeks 15-18

PST.04.04. Performance Indicator: Follow architectural and mechanical plans to

construct and/or repair equipment, buildings and facilities.

PST.04.04.01.c. Evaluate

work products or samples for

quality and efficiency of

workmanship following

architectural and mechanical

plans.

Evaluate and modify vehicle to improve mileage.  

Final MPG rating.

Agricultural Mechanics Lab Facilities and Tools