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Ag Mechanics & Small Engines is to help you develop the knowledge and skills in small engine maintenance and repair, which you can further apply to larger engine systems in advanced automotive classes and out of school in the real world maintaining your own personal equipment or as a career path.
Ag Mechanics & Small Engines is to help you develop the knowledge and skills in small engine maintenance and repair, which you can further apply to larger engine systems in advanced automotive classes and out of school in the real world maintaining your own personal equipment or as a career path.
You will develop skills pertaining to the tool and small engine component identification, parts specifications, engine operation, engine repair, maintenance procedures, troubleshooting techniques, and more.
You will develop skills pertaining to the tool and small engine component identification, parts specifications, engine operation, engine repair, maintenance procedures, troubleshooting techniques, and more.
Credit: .5 Grade: 9-12
Credit: .5 Grade: 9-12
Prerequisite: None, but a desired working with your hands is required!
Prerequisite: None, but a desired working with your hands is required!
Major Units of Study:
Unit 1: Tool ID
-Small Engine Tool ID Assignment
-Small Engine Tool Assessment (60 Points- Summative)
Unit 2: History of Small Engines
-Small Engine Manufacturer Research Presentation
Unit 3: Career Portfolio Project-
-Career Portfolio Project (Summative Project)
-Resume
-Job Application
-Daily Journal
Unit 4: Engine Basics
-Ch. 1- Small Engines Introduction
-Learning Internal & External Engine Parts
-Chapter 1 Exam (40 Points- Summative)
Unit 5: Engine Math- Force, Power, HP & Temperature
-Engine Math Formulas
-Engine Formulas Fill-in Notesheet
-Engine Math Practice
-Human Horsepower Calculation Lab
-Engine Math Assessment (40 Points- Summative)
Unit 6: Engine Disassembly & Reassembly Procedures
-Briggs & Stratton Engine Disassembly/Reassembly Lab
(50 Points- Summative) [Hard-Copy Lab Guide]
-B&S Engine Disassembly Lab video resource (optional)
-EXTREMELY DETAILED B&S Engine Disassembly Lab video resource (optional)
-Kohler Engine Disassembly/Reassembly Lab (50 Points- Summative)
Unit 7: Precision Measurement Techniques
-Basic Measurement Techniques
-Where to Measure Precisely on an Engine?
-Kohler Small Engine Part Measurement Lab Sheet
-Reading a Micrometer Tutorial
-Dial Caliper Measurement Lab
-Engine Measuring & Testing Instruments
-Micrometer & Dial Caliper Reading Assessment (32 Points- Summative)
Unit 8: Engine Fluids
-Analyzing Gasoline Octane Lab [Hard-Copy Lab Guide]
-Engine Oil Quiz (10 Points- Summative)
Unit 9: Small Engine Operation Theory
-Governor Operation Theory
-Comparing 2-Stroke vs. 4-Stroke Engines (#1)
-Comparing 2-Stroke vs. 4-Stroke Engines (#2)
Ch. 3 Engine Operation Theory Assessment (60 Points- Summative)
Unit 10: Engine Troubleshooting
-Compression Test Procedures video
-Independent & Partner Labs (Rubric/Grading- Summative Points)
Course Resources:
-Reassessment Form & Guidelines
-Review Guide
- FINAL EXAM (100 PT SUMMATIVE)
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