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WFED Lesson Plan Template

The Pennsylvania State University
Workforce Education and Development
Competency-Based Teacher Education

Lesson Plan Template

Name of Instructor: Ty Christman
Program Title: HVAC
Course Title: Basic Electricity
Unit Title: Identify and test capacitors.
Lesson Title: Capacitors
Lesson Objectives:
Given information with theory and a shop exercise about capacitors, the student will be
able to identify and test a capacitor with 100% accuracy.
Time (length of lesson): 30 45 minutes
Equipment and Materials needed:
Capacitor worksheet, writing utensil, capacitor, capacitor tester
Academic Standard(s) and Anchor(s) addressed by this lesson:
GRADES 9-10-11-12
Standard CC.3.5.9-10. A
Standard CC.3.5.11-12 A
Cite specific textual evidence, etc.
Standard CC.3.5.9-10 B
Standard CC.3.5.11-12. B
Determine the central ideas or conclusions of a text; etc.
Standard CC.3.6.9-10.B
Standard CC.3.6.11-12.B
Write informative or explanatory texts, including the narration of technical processes, etc
Standard 2.1.HS.F.5
Choose a level of accuracy appropriate to limitations on measurement when reporting quantities

Technical Standard(s) or Competencies taught in this lesson:

Task #610 Identify and test capacitors.
Introduction:
Bell Ringer? What is a capacitor?
Show students examples of capacitors.
Describe the function of a capacitor.
Explain why capacitors are necessary in the HVAC industry.

2011. Professional Personnel Development Center for Career and Technical Education.
Penn State University.

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WFED Lesson Plan Template

Body:
Students will complete a worksheet which includes questions as well as a shop activity
to do with testing capacitors.
What are the different types of capacitors?
Summary:
Show the students examples of capacitors inside the units located in the shop.
Essential Question? What is the function of a capacitor and what is it used for in HVAC?
Evaluation/Student Assessment (attach student worksheets or assessments to this lesson
plan): Hard copy of worksheet, hands on skill in shop
Special Needs Adaptations: Reteach lesson with student individually.
Special Needs Accommodations: Student can use resource room to complete worksheet,
Pair student strategically

2011. Professional Personnel Development Center for Career and Technical Education.
Penn State University.