SHS3 Applied Technology · Semester 1, Week 3
Introduction to Engine Technology
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Curriculum details
- Strand
- Automotive Technology (Strand 1)
- Sub-strand
- Introduction to Engine Technology (1.1)
- Content standard
- 3.1.1.CS.1 - 3.1.1.CS.1 Demonstrate and apply knowledge in the working principles of fuel supply system for both spark ignition (SI) and compression ignition(C1) engines as well air intake and exhaust systems 3.1.1.LO.1 Analyse fuel supply, air intake, exhaust, supercharger and turbocharger systems for both spark ignition (SI) and compression ignition (CI) engines
- Indicator
- 3.1.1.LI.5 - Describe the main components of the vehicle exhaust systems
- Suggested placement
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Semester 1, Week 3
(Week 3 of the year)
Our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order across three terms of twelve weeks. NaCCA does not fix the week, so follow your school's scheme of learning.
- Curriculum reference
- NaCCA curriculum document, p. 132
Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)
Research and Collaboration: Organise the learners into mixed ability and gender inclusive groups, task them to research on the main components of the exhaust system and explain each one to a friend, and/or write out a short description to keep as evidence. E.g., Exhaust manifold, oxygen sensor, catalytic converter, muffler/silencer, exhaust pipes Assessment (3.1.1.AS.5). The document marks these depth-of-knowledge levels for this indicator: Level 3 Strategic reasoning. Teaching and Learning Materials: - Chart or real objects - Sketches - video/YouTube - industrial visit