California Career and Technical Education Standards

• T.C.C1.1 Know and understand common environmental conservation practices and their applic...
• T.C.C1.2 Practice the safe handling and storage of chemicals and hazardous wastes in acco...
• T.C.C1.5 Use appropriate personal protective equipment and safety practices.

California Academic Content Standards (Reinforced)

• ELA.9-10.R.CAGT.2.5 Extend ideas presented in primary or secondary sources through original analysis...3
• ELA.9-10.R.CAGT.2.6 Demonstrate use of sophisticated learning tools by following technical direction...2

• Pop goes the weasel - Hooks / Set

  As students walk in the class they will find the day's lesson and objectives on the white board that includes: identifying cooling system failures; pressure testing ths system; and properly handling coolant. 

  I will have pictures and then a video of what happens when a cooling system fails. I will ask the students how many of them have $3k, the amount of money needed  to rebuild their engines.

  • Ch39.pps [ Download ] Cooling system handouts
  • Ch40.pps [ Download ] cooling system diagnosis
• Under Pressure - Lecture

  Students will be taken into the shop and given a live example of what can happen when the cooling system fails. I will show them a radiator that has failed due to over-pressure in the system caused by a faulty radiator cap. The students will then be taken back into the class and given a handout with the proper procedure for completing a visual inspection and pressure test. I will cover the proper way to operate the test equipment. I will then discuss the process with the students to clarify any misunderstandings.
• PUMP IT UP - Demo / Modeling

  Students will gather in groups of three and I will demonstrate what we are looking for in a visual inspection. I will then perform a cooling system pressure test. I will cover all safety aspects and make sure all students are wearing PPE (personal protective equipment).
• Copy Cat - Demo / Modeling

  1. Students will gather in groups of three.

  2. Students will look up all vehicle specifications on AllData for specific vehicle.

  3. Students will perform a visual inspection of the cooling system, noting condition of all hoses, belts, components, and verifying any leaks present.

  4. Students will perform a cooling system pressure test and check for any pressure leaks.
• Check please - Assessment

  I will wander through the shop during the student modeling process and observe all groups performing procedure. I will ask leading questions to the students to give them direction as needed. When students complete the assignment, we will return to the classroom to discuss what was discovered.
• The finale - Closure

  Have students turn in all paperwork to verify completion of assignment. Let students know what they completed and explain what will be discussed the next day. Explain how they could use the information in the future.