Month

Content/Topic

Skills/Outcomes

Assessment

Standards

January

Auto Basics

• Safety in the shop

• Career information

• Engine construction and Principles of Operation

• Tools and Measurement

• Troubleshooting, Service, and Maintenance

• Fuel systems

• Carburetion

• Ignition systems

• Engine Teardown

Abilities Outcomes

1. Develop abilities with the technology.
A. Higher thinking (analyze, evaluate, classify, predict, estimate, generalize, solve, decide, relate, interpret, simplify).
B. Communications (present, demonstrate, persuade, collaborate, explain, defend, recommend).
C. Goal setting/attainment (brainstorm, envision, research, plan, organize, persist).
D. The quality process (plan, draft, analyze, and revise when producing products).

2. Be able to apply technical knowledge and skills to a variety of purposes.
A. Be able to support positions in a responsible manner.
B. Possess technical skills.
C. Be able to problem solve using troubleshooting procedures and technical equipment.
D. Be able to perform maintenance tasks using proper & safe procedures.

3. Be employable.
A. Be able to use equipment appropriately.
B. Possess employability skills:
· Work well with others (group work). · Responsible (follow directions, use time wisely, meet dead lines, responsible without supervision.
· Produce quality work.
C. Possess career knowledge (types of jobs, job opportunities, prerequisite skills)

 Content Outcomes:

4. Be able to use tools, hardware, and measuring instruments.
A. Be able to properly use tools and hardware pertaining to small engines.
B. Be able to identify and properly use measuring instruments on small engines.

Safety tests

Chapter reviews

Class discussion

Quizzes

Lab work

Demonstrated skills/attitudes

February

• Engine lubrication

• Cooling systems

• Tools and Measuring Instruments
• Fuel Systems Service

5. Understand small engine construction and principles of operation.
A. Understand the function and theory of an internal combustion engine.
B. Be able to identify and describe the function of each major part of a small engine.

6. Understand small engine fuels and emission control systems.
A. Be able to identify the fuels utilized in small engines.
B. Be able to discuss the types of fuel systems on small engines.
C. Be able to compare advantages and disadvantages of fuels used in small engines.
D. Understand the function of emission controls and the operation of an exhaust system.
 

March

• Ignition System Service

• Pistons and piston rings

• Rods, bearings, and valves

7. 7. Understand the carburetion system of a small engine.
A. Be able to identify the types of carburetors used on small engines.
B. Be able to explain the functions of a carburetor's main parts.
C. Understand the function and operation of a governor.
D. Recognize the importance and function of air cleaners.

8.8.       Understand ignition systems of small engines.
A. Understand the operation of different ignitions systems used on small engines.
B. Be able to identify and explain the function of parts on an ignition system.
C. Understand the theory of electrons and the role of electricity in ignition systems.
D. Be able to identify types of ignition systems.

8.9.       Understand lubrication and cooling systems of small engines.
A. Understand the function and operation of lubrication and cooling systems.
B. Be able to identify and discuss basic parts of lubrication and cooling systems.

8.10.    Demonstrate preventive maintenance and trouble shooting procedures on small engines.
A. Perform trouble shooting tactics in an effective and successful manner
B. Apply preventive maintenance procedures with efficiency.

April

• CO2 car

• Explore/evaluate system

• Project vehicle performance

May/June

• Automobile basics