Agricultural Mechanics CDE 2010 2011 Chairperson: Jim Green, Riceville Coordinator: Dr. Tom Brumm, Iowa State University Committee Personnel: Jon Davis, Gilbert Bob DeHaan, Orange City Gary DeVries, Inwood Matt Eddy, Pleasant Hill Jim Heithoff, Coon Rapids Jim Lundberg, Charles City Irv Meier, Wapello Richard Schaufler, Osage Ron Zelle, Nashua I. Overview 1. To motivate high school Agricultural Education students to develop understandings and learn skills in the following content areas: a. Machinery and Equipment Systems processing, materials handling, adjustments, metal fabrication, maintenance and repair. b. Industry and Marketing Systems customer relations, accounting, communication, economics, safety, service calls, reading and understanding labels, planning, regulations. c. Energy Systems mechanical power, electrical power, chemical power, wind power, solar power, water power. d. Structural Systems concrete, plumbing, structural material selection, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, metal and wood construction. e. Environmental/Natural Resource Systems water quality, material compatibility, soil and water conservation, handling of waste, recycling. 2. To develop hands-on performance operations in agricultural mechanics. 3. To develop the ability to gather information and solve problems related to agricultural mechanics. 4. To develop the ability to follow safety practices in all agricultural mechanics activities. 5. To obtain knowledge and skills in agricultural mechanics which will be helpful in future careers related to agricultural mechanics. 6. To develop interpersonal and teamwork skills. II. Rules The rules governing the State event are as follows: A. Each school may enter a team composed of three or four participants, with the three highest scores counting for the team total score. Team members must all be from the same chapter. B. Each participant will participate in all phases of the event. C. A chapter may enter 1, 2, 3, or 4 participants; however, to be eligible for the state team winner, a chapter must enter a team of at least 3 participants. D. Each participant will work on an individual basis throughout the event except during the team problem-solving activity.
E. Participants must supply and wear Industrial Quality Eye Protection spectacles (Style B), or goggles during the skill phases of the event. Coveralls or a shop coat may be worn during the skill phase of the event. Appropriate footwear is required. (Work boots or work shoes recommended. No sandals or cloth shoes are allowed.) F. Participants shall report to the chair of the event between 8:15 a.m. and 8:45 a.m. on event day. Registration and parking location will be provided prior to event day. Parking is available in Lot 29 north of Davidson Hall. G. Answer sheets, worksheets and other written materials will be furnished for each event phase. Event Activities Four types of activities will be developed during the event. These include: a.) individual problemsolving/skill development activities; b.) team problem-solving activity; c.) written exam; and, d.) individual computer application activity. A. Written Examination - the exam will consist of a total of 60 multiple-choice questions over the five instructional areas mentioned above (12 questions per content area.) B. Team Problem-Solving - This phase will consist of problem solving activities relating to an ag mechanics instructional area identified three weeks prior to the state event. All team members from the same FFA chapter will work together to complete this activity. C. Individual Problem-Solving/Skills - This phase will consist of the completion of activities relating to each of the five instructional areas listed above in Event Information. D. Individual Computer Application Activity - A computer activity will be used in this phase of the event for solving problem type activities. E. Safety - Each participant must supply all personal safety equipment including proper footwear as specified in rules. No participants will be allowed to participants will be allowed to participate in the skill phase unless they have and wear INDUSTRIAL QUALITY EYE PROTECTION: SPECTACLES (STYLE B) or GOGGLES. Eye protection will not be available at the event site. F. Event Time - Each participant will complete the following areas in the event. The basic areas are: 1.) Team Problem Solving (50 minutes) 2.) Written Exam (50 minutes) 3.) Problem-Solving/Skill Activity #1 (15 minutes) 4.) Problem-Solving/Skill Activity #2 (15 minutes) 5.) Problem-Solving/Skill Activity #3 (15 minutes) 6.) Problem-Solving/Skill Activity #4 (15 minutes) 7.) Problem-Solving/Skill Activity #5 (15 minutes) 8.) Computer Application Activity (15 minutes)
III. Resource Information A. Suggested internet web site links for the Iowa FFA Agricultural Mechanics event will be posted as soon as they are available at the Iowa FFA Association website (www.iowaffa.com) and also emailed to all Iowa Ag Education Teachers. B. The themes for future National FFA Agricultural Mechanics Career Development Events include: 2011 - Animal Production Systems 2012 - Materials Handling Systems 2013 - Processing Systems 2014 - Plant Production Systems 2015 - Integrate Pest (IPM) Each year, a theme will be identified, as well as the topic emphasis for each of the five ag mechanics content problem-solving/skill activity areas. C. 2011 Event Information 1. Theme - The theme for the 2011 Iowa FFA Agricultural Mechanics Career Development Event will be "Animal Production Systems All activities of the event will relate to this theme. 2. Instructional Areas - The 2011 event will cover the following instructional areas: a. Machinery and Equipment Systems Tractors or Skid loaders b. Industry and Marketing Systems Small Gas Engines c. Energy Systems Wiring d. Structural Systems Gas Welding e. Environmental & Natural Resources Systems Manure f. The 2011 Computer Application Activity and Team activity will be identified by early May. The team activity may include a 'hands-on' component.
V. Tentative Topics for Future Iowa FFA Ag Mechanics CDEs: CDE AREA 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 Theme: Animal Production Materials Handling Processing Systems Plant Production Integrated Pest Machinery and Tractors or Combines Round Balers Row Crop Crop Equipment Systems Industry and Marketing Systems Energy Systems Skid loaders Small Gas Engines Wiring Grain Storage & handling Motors & Controls Hydraulics? Motors & Controls Planters Seed Selection and Costs Wiring Sprayers Ag Chemical Labels and Safety Small Gas Engines Structural Systems Gas Welding Concrete Carpentry Carpentry Arc or MIG Welding Environmental/Natural Resource Systems Manure Soil & Water Computer Application Activity Team Problem Solving Activity Residue & Soil Conservation Surveying & Land Measurement GIS/GPS & Land measurement Sprayer Calibration? Equipment? V. Scoring and Ranking of Teams and Participants Total Phases Possible Written Examination 1 point per question 60 Skill Activity: Machinery & Equipment Systems 25 Skill Activity: Industry & Marketing Systems 25 Skill Activity: Energy Systems 25 Skill Activity: Structural Systems 25 Skill Activity: Environmental/Natural Resources Systems 25 Individual Computer Activity 25 Total Individual Points Possible 210 Team Problem Solving Activity 150 Total Team Score Top 3 Individuals 780
A. For teams and individuals, ties will be broken first by the written exam score and second by the total individual problem-solving/skill development score. The team problem solving score will not be included in the individual score for individual rankings, but will be included in the team score total. B. For determining the top team in each content area, the top three scores for each content area will be used to determine the top team. For determining the team rankings overall, the team s top three individual scores will be added to the score for the team problem solving activity. C. Teams will be ranked into groups designated Gold, Silver, and Bronze. Only the top three team members scores will count for team score. The top three scores will count in each division or category regardless of overall individual ranking used in computing the overall team score. All team members are eligible for individual awards. Teams which violate any rule will also receive a Participation rating. VI. Awards Awards Sponsored through the National FFA Foundation Champion Team State Winning Plaque Awards Sponsored through the Iowa FFA Foundation Champion Team Cash Award for travel to National Convention Reserve Champion Team Plaque Top 10 Teams Members of Top 10 Teams Top 10 Individuals 1st and 2nd Place Individuals Top Team/Individual Written Exam Top Team Problem Solving Activity Plaque Skill Activity Top Team/Individual Energy Systems Environmental/Natural Resources Systems Industry/Marketing Systems Machinery & Equipment Systems Structural Systems All Teams/Individuals Certificates All awards subject to available sponsorship through the Iowa FFA Foundation.