Month

Content/Topic

Skills

Assessment

Standards

September

Small engines

• Safety in the shop
• Engine construction and Principles of Operation
• Two cycle, four cycle, and rotary engines
• Small engines labs 3 days weekly (maintenance, repair, troubleshooting)
• Fuel systems
• Carburetion
• Ignition systems

• Safety awareness

• Small Engine Nomenclature

• Identify Parts

• Describe function of parts/systems

• Troubleshoot problems

• Learn maintenance skills/concepts

• Communication skills with customers, dealers, and parts suppliers

• Safety tests

• Chapter review

• Class discussion

• Quizzes

• Lab work

October

• Engine lubrication
• Cooling systems
• Measuring engine performance
• Tools and Measuring Instruments
• Troubleshooting, Service, and Maintenance
• Fuel Systems Service

• Safety awareness

• Small Engine Nomenclature

• Identify Parts

• Describe function of parts/systems

• Troubleshoot problems

• Learn maintenance skills/concepts

• Communication skills with customers, dealers, and parts suppliers

• Safety awareness/practice

• Chapter review

• Class discussion

• Quizzes

• Lab work

• Employability skills demonstrated

November

• Ignition System Service

• Cylinder reconditioning

• Pistons and piston rings

• Rods, bearings, and valves

• Small gas engine applications

• Career information

• Safety awareness

• Small Engine Nomenclature

• Identify Parts

• Describe function of parts/systems

• Troubleshoot problems

• Learn maintenance skills/concepts

• Communication skills with customers, dealers, and parts suppliers

• Safety tests

• Chapter review

• Class discussion

• Quizzes

• Lab work

• Employability skills demonstrated

December

• Magnetic Levitation Transportation activity

• CO2 Car

• Identify system
• Identify components
• Discover/observe principles of operation

• Sketch concepts

• Mechanical design/drafting

• Construct/test/finish vehicle

• Worksheets

• Project vehicle performance

• Reflective review

January

• Complete CO2 car

• Troubleshoot/repair

• RACE!