Subject: Automotive Technology
1. Topic-
Tires and Wheels
 
2. Content-
Identify the parts of a tire and wheel.
Key Words: wheel rim, lug bolts, traction, bead, plies, valve stem, tire balance, tire rotation.
 
3. Goals: Aims/Outcomes-
1. Describe basic wheel rim design and construction.
2.Identify tire and wheel designations.
Select appropriate tire inflation and rotation procedures.
 
4. Objectives-
1.Describe different methods of tire construction.
2.Explain tire and wheel sizes.
3.Describe tire ratings.
 
5. Materials and Aids-
text book, power points, NATEF task sheets
 
6. Procedures/Methods-

A. Introduction-

1.Explain the purpose of the tire and wheel system.
2.Describe the parts and construction of wheels, tires, and wheel bearings.
3.Correctly answer ASE certification test questions requiring a knowledge of tires, wheels, hubs, and wheel bearings.
 

B. Development-

1.Learn by watching.
2.By practicing(trial and error).
3.By real world problem solving.
4.By being coached.
 

C. Practice-

1.Show students wear bars on a tire.
2.Show students various stems and wheel weights.
3.Show student different types of wheel bearings.
 

D. Independent Practice-

1.Note taking from power points slides.
2.Work book study question and job sheets in lab.
3.Anticipation guides work sheets for open discussing and understanding.
 

E. Accommodations (Differentiated Instruction)-

1.Some students will use the text book and notes on quizzes and tests.
2.Some students will use their cell phone to take picture of notes instead of writing the notes.
3. Review questions Text P 1254.
4. ASE-Type Questions Text p 1255
3.
 

F. Checking for understanding-

1.Check bell ringer sheets.
2.Go over anticipation guides, open discussion.
3.Chapter quizzes and exams.
 

G. Closure-

1.Reflection logs.
2.Open discussion for understanding.
 
7. Evaluation-
1.Shop lab job sheets.
2.Class notes and notebook.
3. Chapter exam scores.
 
8. Teacher Reflection-
1. Too many students absents and tardy to keep class together.
2. Too many distraction from use of cell phones.
 

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