Agricultural Mechanics & Metal Technologies – Unit 4: Electrical

Bring clarity and structure to teaching electrical concepts with this ready-to-use unit designed for the Texas Agricultural Mechanics & Metal Technologies course. This resource walks students through the foundations of electricity while preparing them for real-world shop applications.

What’s Included:

Comprehensive Google Slides presentations covering electrical safety, wiring tools, and shop applications
Vocabulary lists with student-friendly definitions
Interactive activities to reinforce learning
Practice problems applying Ohm’s Law and basic electrical math
Assessments with rubrics and answer keys
Hands-on lab guides for wiring boards, outlets, and switches
Topics Covered:

Electrical safety and PPE
Basic electrical theory
Ohm’s Law and calculations
Wire types, sizes, and amp ratings
Using electrical tools properly
Residential wiring (outlets, switches, and circuits)
DC electrical motor basics
Why Teachers Love It:
✅ Designed for both new and experienced Ag Mech teachers
✅ Built to fit into 2–3 weeks of instruction (block or traditional schedule)
✅ Includes everything from vocabulary to labs to assessments
✅ Aligned to Texas TEKS for Agricultural Mechanics & Metal Technologies

Whether you’re teaching electrical for the first time or just want a more structured curriculum, Unit 4 provides everything you need to teach with confidence.