AEE 528 - Instructional Design and Course Development in Agricultural Education

Instructor's response to Class 4/Exercise 3

1. Place mousetrap on flat surface in front of you.
1. Metal attachments are pointed up.
2. Metal, spring loaded bar ("hammer") is at end nearest you.
3. Hold down bar (wire shaped piece) is moved to the farthest point away from center of trap forming a straight line from the center outward.
2. Place bait on metal trigger in center of trap.
1. Use metal prong to secure small piece of bait
2. Bait should be of a size not to interfere with trap operation, but large enough to attract mouse.
3. Hold right edge of trap in place with index and next finger by holding down.
1. Grasp hammer between thumb and index finger of left hand and lift up.
1. Hold hammer securely to keep it from flipping back.
2. Move hammer up to 90-degree position and hold firmly with left thumb and index finger.
1. Place middle finger from left hand on far left side (across from right hand) of mousetrap and press down to hold trap in place.
2. Carefully and quickly move fingers from right hand to the backside of trap.
1. Continue firm hold on trigger with left thumb and index finger.
3. Use pressure of left index finger on top left of hammer and thumb on middle right of hammer to force it down to the wood platform against the pressure of the spring.
1. Hold hammer against wood with left index finger and thumb.
4. Grasp hold down bar between thumb and middle finger of right hand.
5. Place hold down bar over hammer.
6. Use right index finger to slightly lift the trigger while moving hold down bar into trigger hole.
7. Remove right hand.
8. Gently begin to remove pressure on hammer with left hand.
1. Verify that trigger will hold hold down bar.
2. If not, readjust hold down bar and trigger until secure.
4. Grab platform on outside edges with thumb and finger on end with hammer.
1. Use caution to not disturb the trigger.
2. Place trap in appropriate place.