California Career and Technical Education Standards

• ANR.B.B1.1 Practice the rules for personal and group safety while working in an agricultura...
• ANR.B.B1.2 Know the relationship between accepted shop management procedures and a safe wor...
• ANR.B.B4.1 Know basic plumbing fitting skills with a variety of materials, such as copper, ...
• ANR.B.B4.3 Know how various plumbing and irrigation systems are used in agriculture.
• ANR.B.B4.4 Complete a plumbing project, including interpreting a plan, developing a bill of...
• ANR.FS.11.0 Demonstration and Application
• ANR.FS.4.2 Understand the use of technological resources to access, manipulate, and produce...
• ANR.FS.4.6 Differentiate among, select, and apply appropriate tools and technology.
• ANR.FS.5.1 Apply appropriate problem-solving strategies and critical thinking skills to wor...
• ANR.FS.5.2 Understand the universal, systematic problem-solving model that incorporates inp...
• ANR.FS.5.3 Use critical thinking skills to make informed decisions and solve problems.
• ANR.FS.6.1 Know policies, procedures, and regulations regarding health and safety in the wo...
• ANR.FS.6.2 Understand critical elements for health and safety practices related to storing,...
• ANR.FS.6.4 Maintain safe and healthful working conditions.
• ANR.FS.6.5 Use tools and machines safely and appropriately.
• ANR.FS.6.6 Know how to both prevent and respond to accidents in the agricultural industry.
• ANR.FS.7.1 Understand the qualities and behaviors that constitute a positive and profession...
• ANR.FS.7.2 Understand the importance of accountability and responsibility in fulfilling per...
• ANR.FS.7.5 Understand the importance of time management to fulfill responsibilities.
• ANR.FS.7.6 Know how to apply high-quality craftsmanship to a product or presentation and co...
• ANR.FS.8.3 Understand the role of personal integrity and ethical behavior in the workplace.
• ANR.FS.9.1 Understand the characteristics and benefits of teamwork, leadership, and citizen...
• ANR.FS.9.3 Understand how to organize and structure work individually and in teams for effe...
• ANR.FS.9.5 Understand how to interact with others in ways that demonstrate respect for indi...

California Academic Content Standards (Reinforced)

• ELA.9-10.R.CAGT.2.6 Demonstrate use of sophisticated learning tools by following technical direction...2

• Plumbing Disasters - Hooks / Set

  This project will take two to three days to complete.  I have included the hook I use on the first day as an example of what I use to hook my students for the start of the project.  Typically, I wait to see how quickly the class is moving as a whole or what step I will begin with, to plan my next hook at the begining of the next class. WIth this hook, I discuss the various examples of plumbing gone wrong and why they are not the best situations to have.

  • Plumbing Disasters [ Watch Video ] [ Download Original Video ] This video shows different plumbing disasters.
• Copper Tubing Piece Demonstration - Demo / Modeling

  
  Teacher Demonstration- Remember to stress safety and cooperation during this project.  Students will be sharing materials and working in close proximity to other students while using the propane torch.

  
  Steps for Demonstrating the assembly of Copper tubing
  
  
  
  Copper Tubing Piece:

  
  
  1.       Cut a piece of Copper tubing 4” long using the tubing cutter.

  
  
  2.       Using the tubing brush clean, both ends of the tubing, remember to turn the brush clockwise only.

  
  
  
  
  
  
  3.       Obtain two threaded ½” tubing adapters and clean the inside of the fitting using the tubing brush.

  
  
  4.       After you have cleaned the fittings and the tubing, secure the tubing in a pipe vise. (be careful not crush the tubing.

  
  
  5.       Apply flux to the inside of one fitting and the outside of one of the ends of the tubing.

  
  
  6.       Put the fitting on the end of the copper tubing.

  
  
  
  7.       Heat the joint from the bottom of the threaded end of the fitting.

  
  
  
  8.       Touch the solder (as seen in the demonstration) to the top of the tubing.

  
  
  9.       Cool the piece by using pliers and dipping it in the quench tank.

  
  
  10.   Repeat steps 4-9 for the opposite end.

  • Sprinkler Project [ Download ] Sprinkler Project Handout
• Copper Tubing Piece Student Construction - Lab / Shop

  Student Construction
  Copper Tubing Piece:

  
  
  1.       Cut a piece of Copper tubing 4” long using the tubing cutter.

  
  
  2.       Using the tubing brush clean, both ends of the tubing, remember to turn the brush clockwise only.

  
  
  
  3.       Obtain two threaded ½” tubing adapters and clean the inside of the fitting using the tubing brush.

  
  4.       After you have cleaned the fittings and the tubing, secure the tubing in a pipe vise. (be careful not crush the tubing.

  
  
  5.       Apply flux to the inside of one fitting and the outside of one of the ends of the tubing.

  
  
  6.       Put the fitting on the end of the copper tubing.

  
  
  7.       Heat the joint from the bottom of the threaded end of the fitting.

  
  
  8.       Touch the solder (as seen in the demonstration) to the top of the tubing.

  
  
  9.       Cool the piece by using pliers and dipping it in the quench tank.

  
  
  
  10.   Repeat steps 4-9 for the opposite end.
• PVC Priming and Gluing Demonstration - Demo / Modeling

  Teacher Demonstration- Remember to stress safety and cooperation during this project.  Students will be sharing materials and working in close proximity to other students while using the glue and primer.
  
  PVC : (P & G-   stands for primer and glue)

  
  1.       Using a hack saw cut four pieces of ½” sch 40 PVC 4” long

  
  2.       Use a file to clean the burs on the outside of the pieces cut.

  
  3.       Use a reamer and clean the burs out of the inside of pieces cut.

  
  4.       Using a rag, wipe the inside of each of your fittings and the outside of your pieces of pipe.

  
  5.       P & G the outside of the ½” X ¾” bushing and the inside of ¾” hose-PVC adapter and put them together.

  
  6.       P & G the outside of one end of one of the pieces of pipe and inside of the ½” X ¾” bushing and fit them together.

  
  7.       P & G the outside of the other end of one of the pieces of pipe and inside of the ½” S X S X T tee and put them together.

  
  8.       P & G the outside of one end of one of the pieces of pipe and inside of the ½” S X S X T tee and put them together

  
  9.       P & G the outside of the other end of one of the pieces of pipe and inside of the ½” slip tee and fit it together so that the tees are perfectly perpendicular to each other.

  
  10.   P & G the outside of one end of one of the pieces of pipe and inside of the ½” slip tee and put it together and do the same for the other end of the tee.

  
  11.   P & G the outside of one end of one of the pieces of pipe and inside of one of the ½” caps and fit it together and do the same to the other cap and end.

  • Sprinkler Project [ Download ] Sprinkler Project Handout
• PVC Priming and Gluing Student Construction - Lab / Shop

  Student Construction- Remember to stress safety and cooperation during this project.  Students will be sharing materials and working in close proximity to other students while using the glue and primer.
  
  PVC : (P & G-   stands for primer and glue)

  
  1.       Using a hack saw cut four pieces of ½” sch 40 PVC 4” long

  
  2.       Use a file to clean the burs on the outside of the pieces cut.

  
  3.       Use a reamer and clean the burs out of the inside of pieces cut.

  
  4.       Using a rag, wipe the inside of each of your fittings and the outside of your pieces of pipe.

  
  5.       P & G the outside of the ½” X ¾” bushing and the inside of ¾” hose-PVC adapter and put them together.

  
  6.       P & G the outside of one end of one of the pieces of pipe and inside of the ½” X ¾” bushing and fit them together.

  
  7.       P & G the outside of the other end of one of the pieces of pipe and inside of the ½” S X S X T tee and put them together.

  
  8.       P & G the outside of one end of one of the pieces of pipe and inside of the ½” S X S X T tee and put them together

  
  9.       P & G the outside of the other end of one of the pieces of pipe and inside of the ½” slip tee and fit it together so that the tees are perfectly perpendicular to each other.

  
  10.   P & G the outside of one end of one of the pieces of pipe and inside of the ½” slip tee and put it together and do the same for the other end of the tee.

  
  11.   P & G the outside of one end of one of the pieces of pipe and inside of one of the ½” caps and fit it together and do the same to the other cap and end.

  • Sprinkler Project [ Download ] Sprinkler Project Handout
• Project Assembly Demonstration - Demo / Modeling

  Teacher Demonstration
  Assembly:

  
  
  1.       Wrap the threaded ends of the copper tubing with tefla tape

  
  2.       Using a crescent wrench, tighten the sprinkler to one end of the copper piece.

  
  3.       Using a crescent wrench, tighten the sprinkler/copper piece to the PVC structure.

  
  4.       Put your name on the bottom of one of the tees and turn your project in with this grade sheet as instructed to do so.

  • Sprinkler Project [ Download ] Sprinkler Project Handout
• Project Assembly- Student Construction - Lab / Shop

  
  Assembly:

  
  
  1.       Wrap the threaded ends of the copper tubing with tefla tape

  
  2.       Using a crescent wrench, tighten the sprinkler to one end of the copper piece.

  
  3.       Using a crescent wrench, tighten the sprinkler/copper piece to the PVC structure.

  
  4.       Put your name on the bottom of one of the tees and turn your project in with this grade sheet as instructed to do so.

  • Sprinkler Project [ Download ] Sprinkler Project Handout
• Closure- Summary - Closure

  Having student look over the finished projects in class, we examine each project and discuss any improvements that might need to be made to complete the project fully.  I allow the students to make observations about items like excessive primer or glue, proper soldering of copper pieces and the results of air pressure tests to evaluate their projects.  During my closure, I am checking for understanding of project construction, skills acquired and the empahsis on finishing projects completely and accurately.