Calendar 2018-2019

OBJECTIVE: Students will help put the autos program away for the summer.

• • Students who have not finished putting the engine together and showing Mr. Nicol that it spins will do so ASAP.

  • Any remaining time was spent moving classrooms, organizing tools, cleaning the autos area, and cleaning the classroom as it pertains to autos mess.

OBJECTIVE: Students will understand the automotive engine.

• • Students took the final

  • Any remaining time was spent putting engines together or cleaning and organizing tools in tool boxes.

OBJECTIVE: Students will understand the automotive engine.

• • Students worked on the engine lab.

  • Seniors must show me that your engine rotates freely with no valve interference.

OBJECTIVE: Students will understand the automotive engine.

• • Students took the engine test.

  • Final entries are due today.

OBJECTIVE: Students will understand the automotive engine.

• • Students continued working on the engine lab.

  • Seniors only have 4-5 work days, in which time they need to reassemble the engine and show Mr. Nicol that it spins as originally designed (no valve interference, etc)

  • Engine tests will be held on 5/30-31, the final will be held on 6/5-6

OBJECTIVE: Students will understand the automotive engine.

• • Students continued working on the engine lab.

  • Engine Chapters are due 5/23-24. Remember, if you are absent you can still turn things in via email. All you seniors who are skipping on the 24th, I'm talking to you.

OBJECTIVE: Students will understand the automotive engine.

• • Students continued working on the engine lab.

  • Engine Chapters are due 5/23-24. Remember, if you are absent you can still turn things in via email. All you seniors who are skipping on the 24th, I'm talking to you.

OBJECTIVE: Students will understand the automotive engine.

• • Students continued working on the engine lab.

  • Engine Chapters are due 5/23-24. Remember, if you are absent you can still turn things in via email. All you seniors who are skipping on the 24th, I'm talking to you.

OBJECTIVE: Students will understand the automotive engine.

• • Students continued working on the engine lab.

OBJECTIVE: Students will understand the automotive engine.

• • Randy Shelton was here from Peterson Cat to talk about Peterson Cat's certified training program.

  • Time allowing, students continued working on the engine lab.

OBJECTIVE: Students will understand the automotive engine.

• • Engine Bottom End was discussed.

  • Time allowing, students continued working on the engine lab.

OBJECTIVE: Students will understand the automotive engine.

Students were given time to put things back together on their cars.

Groups with cars put back together were tasked with putting engines on engine stands.

Once engines are on stands, we can begin discussing the three main sections of the engine in further detail.

Time allowing, students were to do the following:

• ID their groups engine and a car that it was used in (use wikipedia, google image search, etc.)

• Once a car that the engine was used in is identified, find torque specs/torque sequences for the following:

  • Intake, exhaust, oil pan, valve cover, harmonic balancer, head bolts, rod bolts, main bearing cap bolts

  • Also identify oil clearances for rod and main bearings

OBJECTIVE: Students will understand the automotive engine.

Students were given time to put things back together on their cars.

Groups with cars put back together were tasked with putting engines on engine stands.

Once engines are on stands, we can begin discussing the three main sections of the engine in further detail.

OBJECTIVE: Students will understand the automotive engine.

Students were given time to put things back together on their cars.

Engines were delivered and students were tasked with finding thread pitch and putting engines on engine stands. This requires good communication and careful planning.

OBJECTIVE: Students will understand the automotive engine.

Students were given time to put things back together on their cars.

Engines were delivered and students were tasked with finding thread pitch and putting engines on engine stands. This requires good communication and careful planning.

OBJECTIVE: Students will understand the automotive engine.

Discussion began on the engine. Talks began with a basic survey of engine knowledge and expanded from there.

Students were given time to put things back together on their cars. We are still waiting for engines.

OBJECTIVE: Students will demonstrate understanding of the steering system and suspension system.

The suspension system and steering system test were discussed. Students were encouraged to ask questions about anything relating to the test.

Students were given time to put things back together on their cars. We are still waiting for engines, but will begin talking about them during the next class.

OBJECTIVE: Students will demonstrate understanding of the steering system

Students took the steering system test.

Once completed, students could work on their cars or other school work.

OBJECTIVE: Students will demonstrate understanding of the suspension and steering systems

Students continued on the suspension/steering lab.

OBJECTIVE: Students will demonstrate understanding of the suspension system

Students took the Suspension system test.

OBJECTIVE: Students will understand the design and function of the modern automobile steering system

Students work on the suspension/steering lab.

Students were reminded about the upcoming tests. The suspension test will be on 4/4-5, and the steering test will be on 4/11-12

OBJECTIVE: Students will understand the design and function of the modern automobile steering system

Students work on the suspension/steering lab.

Students were reminded about the upcoming tests. The suspension test will be on 4/4-5, and the steering test will be on 4/11-12

OBJECTIVE: Students will understand the design and function of the modern automobile steering system

Students work on the suspension/steering lab.

OBJECTIVE: Students will understand the design and function of the modern automobile steering system

The Steering system was talked about further. Time allowing, students work on the suspension/steering lab.

The Dry Park Test was explained, as well as basic causes and diagnosis of steering issues.

OBJECTIVE: Students will understand the design and function of the modern automobile steering system

The Steering system was talked about further. Time allowing, students work on the suspension/steering lab.

OBJECTIVE: Students will understand the design and function of the modern automobile steering system

The Steering system was talked about further. Time allowing, students work on the suspension/steering lab.

OBJECTIVE: Students will understand the design and function of the modern automobile steering system

The Steering system was introduced, and a homework assignment was given. Students are to go home and find the "lock-to-lock" distance on their cars steering system in total number of steering wheel rotations (should be between 2 and 5)

OBJECTIVE: Students will understand the design and function of the modern automobile suspension system

The period was dedicated to work on the suspension lab or chapters 67-68 homework.

OBJECTIVE: Students will understand the design and function of the modern automobile suspension system

The period was dedicated to work on autos related items. These include the brake lab, suspension lab, or chapters 67-68 homework.

OBJECTIVE: Students will understand the design and function of the modern automobile suspension system

The period was dedicated to work on autos related items. These include the brake lab, suspension lab, or chapters 67-68 homework.

OBJECTIVE: Students will understand the design and function of the modern automobile suspension system

The period was dedicated to work on autos related items. These include the brake lab, suspension lab, or chapters 67-70 homework.

OBJECTIVE: Students will understand the design and function of the modern automobile suspension system

The period was dedicated to work on autos related items. These include the brake lab, suspension lab, or chapters 67-70 homework.

A deadline was set for the current homework.

OBJECTIVE: Students will understand the design and function of the modern automobile suspension system

Today was an ALL day, which shortened all class times significantly. The period was dedicated to work on autos related items. These include the brake lab, suspension lab, or chapters 67-70 homework.

OBJECTIVE: Students will understand the design and function of the modern automobile suspension system

The suspension system was talked about in further detail.

Time allowing, students worked on the suspension lab, brake lab (if needed), or the chapter 67-70 homework.

OBJECTIVE: Students will understand the design and function of the modern automobile suspension system

The suspension system was talked about in further detail.

Time allowing, students worked on the brake lab (if needed) or the chapter 67-70 homework.

OBJECTIVE: Students will be introduced to the suspension system

The suspension system was introduced.

Students continued the brake lab

OBJECTIVE: Students will be introduced to the suspension system

Students continued on the brake lab. If desired, the suspension system was introduced.

Time allowing, students helped move cars back into place.

OBJECTIVE: Students will be introduced to the suspension system

Dust to Glory was finished.

Students helped move cars back into place.

OBJECTIVE: Students will be introduced to the suspension system

Dust to Glory was finished.

Students helped move cars back into place.

Any students with outstanding assignments were encouraged to turn them in today before grades are due.

OBJECTIVE: Students will be introduced to the suspension system

Students moved vehicles in preparation for Friday's installation of the car covers (or so we were told).

With any remaining time, students were shown Dust to Glory with several questions to answer. This should serve as an entertaining introduction into suspension systems.

OBJECTIVE: Students will be introduced to the suspension system

Students were shown Dust to Glory with several questions to answer. This should serve as an entertaining introduction into suspension systems

OBJECTIVE: Students will continue to learn and understand the components and functions of a braking system on a modern automobile.

The brake lathe was revisited. Students are going to be required to show competence in turning a brake rotor and brake drum. Demonstrations were given with both a rotor and a drum.

Students were then assigned small groups that they will create a presentation on a braking problem. More details were gone over in class.

If a student is done with all of the aforementioned activities, they should turn a brake rotor on the brake lathe, or dismount, mount, and balance a tire if they have not already done so.

OBJECTIVE: Students will continue to learn and understand the components and functions of a braking system on a modern automobile.

Students took a Brake System "pre-test" if weather was bad.

Drum brakes were discussed in detail

If a student is done with all of the aforementioned activities, they should turn a brake rotor on the brake lathe, or dismount, mount, and balance a tire if they have not already done so.

OBJECTIVE: Students will continue to learn and understand the components and functions of a braking system on a modern automobile.

Students took a Brake System "pre-test" if weather was bad.

If a student is done with all of the aforementioned activities, they should turn a brake rotor on the brake lathe, or dismount, mount, and balance a tire if they have not already done so.

OBJECTIVE: Students will continue to learn and understand the components and functions of a braking system on a modern automobile.

Students took a Brake System "pre-test" if weather was bad.

Drum brakes were discussed in more detail

Brake system research was assigned

If weather was good (no rain) students had the option to continue working on the brake lab.

If a student is done with all of the aforementioned activities, they should turn a brake rotor on the brake lathe, or dismount, mount, and balance a tire if they have not already done so.

OBJECTIVE: Students will continue to learn and understand the components and functions of a braking system on a modern automobile.

Students had the option to continue working on the brake lab. As suspected, the covers have not been installed yet. Working on the brake lab will likely mean raising the car onto jack stands and removing them at the end of the period.

If a student is done with all of the aforementioned activities, they should turn a brake rotor on the brake lathe, or dismount, mount, and balance a tire if they have not already done so.

OBJECTIVE: Students will continue to learn and understand the components and functions of a braking system on a modern automobile. Students will demonstrate knowledge of wheels, tires, and wheel bearings through a practical test.

Students who were not able to take the practical test took the practical portion of the wheels, tires, and wheel bearings test.

Students continued on the brake lab.

While not taking the test, students were directed to continue on the master cylinder write-up lab or chapter 71-72 homework.

If a student is done with all of the aforementioned activities, they should turn a brake rotor on the brake lathe, or dismount, mount, and balance a tire if they have not already done so.

OBJECTIVE: Students will continue to learn and understand the components and functions of a braking system on a modern automobile. Students will demonstrate knowledge of wheels, tires, and wheel bearings through a practical test.

Students who were not able to take the practical test took the practical portion of the wheels, tires, and wheel bearings test.

While not taking the test, students were directed to continue on the master cylinder write-up lab or chapter 71-72 homework.

If a student is done with all of the aforementioned activities, they should turn a brake rotor on the brake lathe, or dismount, mount, and balance a tire if they have not already done so.

OBJECTIVE: Students will continue to learn and understand the components and functions of a braking system on a modern automobile. Students will demonstrate knowledge of wheels, tires, and wheel bearings through a practical test.

Students took the practical portion of the wheels, tires, and wheel bearings test.

While not taking the test, students were directed to continue on the master cylinder write-up lab.

Ch. 71-72 homework due date was announced: December 19-20

OBJECTIVE: Students will continue to learn and understand the components and functions of a braking system on a modern automobile.

Students started a sub-lab of the brake system. A complete teardown of the master cylinder that students will create a step-by-step procedure, including pictures.

For the activity, each group will need a scribe who will write the step-by-step procedure, a photographer to record each step in picture form, and several mechanics/organizers to keep track of all of the small pieces

The first step will be remove the master cylinder and bring it inside. If you have not already done this, do this immediately. BE SURE TO USE A LINE WRENCH WHEN UNDOING BRAKE LINES!!!

See this link for a write-up I completed several years ago on my old car. Unfortunately all of my pictures stopped being hosted (thanks, photobucket....) but this will give you an idea of the level of detail I am looking for when it comes to text.

Students took the Wheel, Tire, and Wheel Bearing written test.

Any remaining time was allocated for student projects.

Students started working on the brake lab, with the first task being removing the brake master cylinder. YOU MUST USE A LINE WRENCH TO BREAK LOOSE ALL BRAKE LINE FITTINGS.

Brake discussions continued, focusing more on drum brakes

Resurfacing a brake rotor was demonstrated

Time allowing, students worked on removing the master cylinder or the Ch. 71-72 homework.

Brake system discussions continued. Time allowing, students had part of the period to work on the brake system questions (Ch. 71-72)

Discussion of the braking system started. Time allowing, students continued work on the tire research project (DUE TODAY) or practicing mounting and dismounting tires.

The unit test on tires, wheels, and wheel bearings will be on 12/6-7

Balancing a tire was demonstrated

Parts of a bearing were reviewed

A couple of neat videos were shown

Students had the remainder of the period to work on homework (DUE TODAY), tire research, mounting/dismounting/balancing tires, or other autos related work

Some more nomenclature of wheels/tires/wheel bearings was discussed

Students had most of the period to work in class on one of the following:

• Tire Research

• Ch. 65-66 HW

• Mounting and dismounting tires

• Balancing tires

• Putting cooling system back together

The tire research project was introduced. Note: to use my template, you must make a copy and save to your google drive account

More discussion on tire wear patterns took place.

Students had the period to work on various aspects of the tire lab (or cooling lab if need be)

Tire dismounting, mounting, and balancing were discussed

Students had the rest of the period to either finish the cooling system lab, or begin practicing dismounting and mounting tires.

The test was discussed

Wheels, tires, and wheel bearings discussion started

Mr. Nicol shared the bad news about the lift

Students turned in the cooling system lab and took the cooling system tests

Afterward, students were encouraged to work on the next unit's homework.

Students continued on the cooling lab, weather permitting.

Weather not permitting, discussions began on the next unit; wheels, tires, and wheel bearings.

Students continued working on the cooling system lab.

The Cooling system lab will be due 11/5 for 3rd period and 11/6 for 8th period

The Cooling System Tests will be 11/5 for 3rd period and 11/6 for 8th period

Today was a short period due to PSATs, gasket alternatives were discussed as well has hand washing etiquette.

Students continued working on the cooling system lab

Students continued working on the cooling system lab. Be prepared for the cooling system test at some point next week.

Our first Friday Free-day. Students should be working on one of the following:

• • Their own car

  • A classmate's car (with permission)

  • Cooling system homework

  • Cooling system lab

Students took the hand tool test. Test etiquette was discussed beforehand.

Work time was given to finish homework if not yet complete, and to keep working on the cooling system lab.

Students continued working on the cooling lab

Students were reminded that class time can be used to get the chapter homework complete. This can be completed while working with other people, but everyone must turn in their own copy of answers.

Reminder: Don't forget about the hand tool test this week

Reminder: Don't forget about the name quiz. That is not going away!

Students continued working on the cooling lab

Students were reminded that class time can be used to get the chapter homework complete. This can be completed while working with other people, but everyone must turn in their own copy of answers.

Reminder: Don't forget about the hand tool test next week

Reminder: Don't forget about the name quiz. That is not going away!

The cooling system lab was introduced

Students who had not completed the group survey were instructed to do so at the beginning of the period.

Chapters 39 and 40 are available as password protected PDFs, the password was given out in class.

The potential for a Friday Freeday was discussed

Lecture on the cooling system continued.

Miscellaneous tasks were completed as necessary to weatherize cars

Students filled out a group survey to help Mr. Nicol put groups together

• 3rd Period Survey (PLEASE SIGN IN TO YOUR SCHOOL EMAIL ACCOUNT FOR THIS)

• 8th Period Survey (PLEASE SIGN IN TO YOUR SCHOOL EMAIL ACCOUNT FOR THIS)

Lecture on the cooling system started

Students practiced jack safety and familiarized themselves with the tools that they will be equipped with during future labs.

The tools presentation (for studying purposes) has been posted to the website under the "Projects, Handouts, Assignments, etc." page.

Students will finish organizing toolboxes and engraving tools if needed

Time allowing, students were taken out to do some initial jack safety on the cars, as well as disassembling car components.

Students will finish organizing toolboxes, engraving tools, and assembling engine stands

Time allowing, students were taken out to do some initial jack safety on the cars.

Students will finish organizing toolboxes, engraving tools, and assembling engine stands

Time allowing, students were taken out to do some initial jack safety on the cars.

Students will finish organizing toolboxes, engraving tools, and assembling engine stands

Time allowing, students were taken out to do some initial jack safety on the cars.

OBJECTIVE: Students will learn and implement the four Tool Rules

Students again split into groups and started organizing toolboxes to optimize productivity when working on vehicles

After toolbox layouts were complete, students put together a list of needs for organization so Mr. Nicol could go purchase materials

All tools must be engraved with "CV" before they can be used. In groups, engraving started. This process was completed in the shop. Students were asked to wear hearing protection.

OBJECTIVE: Students will be able to identify tools correctly and follow the four tool rules

Any remaining groups presented their tool research project

Once presentations were complete, the class split into groups for a tool scavenger hunt competition.

OBJECTIVE: Students will master the safety practices associated with working in an automotive shop.

OBJECTIVE: Students will be able to select the correct tool for any given job in the auto shop.

Group Presentations continued, with the goal being to finish presentations this class period.

Once general safety and tools were discussed, final preparation for jack and jack safety took place.

OBJECTIVE: Students will be able to upload a file to Google Classroom.

OBJECTIVE: Students will master the safety practices associated with working in an automotive shop.

A discussion regarding general safety was held.

Once general safety discussions were complete, we started on basic tool discussions. This was an activity that students completed in small groups and shared with the class

Students were given a brief introduction to the class.

Students with safety glasses from previous classes or at home were asked to bring them with them next period.

Students then logged into one of the new Chromebook laptops if available and followed these Setting Up Computer and Device Access Instructions to create an account upon the Chromebook and sign up for Google Classroom.

Google Classroom codes:

• • • 3rd: bldj53

    • 8th: pejy0k6

Students completed the Initial Class Survey.

General shop safety guidelines were discussed.