MU-AEST Lesson Plan Template

Course Title: Design Engineering

Teacher’s Name: Ms. Sweeney
Grade Level: High School (9-12)
Lesson Title: Fluid Power
Lesson Length: 80 minutes

STAGE 1: Identify Desired Results

Primary Pennsylvania Academic Standards for Science, Technology & Engineering

Education:
This lesson contributes to students’ attainment of the following standard(s):

Standard - 3.2.10.B2
Explain how the overall energy flowing through a system remains constant.

Explain the relationships between work and power

Standard - 3.2.10.B6
Explain how the behavior of matter and energy follow predictable patterns that are defined by
laws.

Other Pennsylvania Core Academic Standards (reading, math, history, etc.):

This lesson contributes to students’ attainment of the following standards in other
academic areas:

Standard - CC.2.3.HS.A.12
Explain volume formulas and use them to solve problems.

Behavioral (Performance) Objectives:

A. At the conclusion of the lesson, students will be able to correctly identify the different
aspects of fluid power laws such as Pascal’s, Charles’ and Boyles Law and Bernoulli’s
principle with 100% accuracy.

B. At the conclusion of the lesson, students will be able to apply Pascal’s fluid power Law
when constructing a hydraulic robotic arm with 100% efficiency.

Essential Questions:

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 1. What are different examples of fluid power systems?

2. How do we explain fluid’s behaviors through fluid power laws?

3. What are the similarities and differences between hydraulics and pneumatics?

Content Outline:

1. Fluid Power Laws

a. Pascal’s Law
a. When there is an increase in pressure at any point in a confined fluid,
there is an equal increase at every other point in the container.

b. Charles’ Law
a. When the pressure on a sample of a dry gas is held constant, the Kelvin
temperature and the volume will be directly related.

c. Boyle’s Law
a. The pressure and volume of a gas have an inverse relationship, when
temperature is held constant.

d. Bernoulli’s Principle
a. An increase in the speed of a fluid occurs simultaneously with a
decrease in pressure or a decrease in the fluid's potential energy

2. What are the similarities between hydraulics and pneumatics?

a. Both utilize pressurization of fluids
b. Both have fluid flow
c. Both travel through tubes and hoses

3. What are advantages of a pneumatic system over a hydraulic system?

a. Cleaner operation
b. No return lines and air can leak with minimal damage or mess
c. Easier set-up
d. Simply construction – standard cylinders
e. Absorbs excess force – less frequent equipment damage
f. Gases cannot freeze
g. Compressibility can be an advantage

STAGE 2: Determine Acceptable Evidence

Students will be assessed on the learned content of fluid power laws by completing a fluid
power practice sheet. Students will show participation skills through a class discussion to
review previously learned content, they will also be assessed on their content knowledge
through participating as a class in a Kahoot!

STAGE 3: Plan Learning Experiences & Instruction

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Procedures:
START: (All computer materials such as the PowerPoint will be set up on the projector, fluid power
practice sheets ready)

o Students will begin by reviewing the expectations and rules of the Robo Hoop Hydraulic
Arm Challenge.
o Students will then complete the fluid power practice sheet individually.
o The practice sheet will be reviewed as a class to make sure all the content has been
covered and to allow time for follow up questions.
o The students will participate in a Kahoot! To help reinforce the content they’ve learned.
o Teacher will review all of the deadlines and remind the students of the quiz tomorrow.
The students will then be allowed to work on their hydraulic arms in their design groups.

Instructional Aids or Resources:

 Whiteboard and markers
 Projector
 Fluid Power Kahoot!
 Fluid Power Practice Sheet (Qty. 29)
 PowerPoint Presentation
 Essential question sheet

Differentiating Instruction: This lesson incorporates many different strategies that can
engage all learners during instruction and attempt to meet individual needs. Strategies include:

1. Reiteration on knowledge learned after to today’s lesson

2. Use of formative assessment to reinforce content

3. Walking around to make sure all students are engaged and comprehending the activity

4. Asking the class for answers and probing them for more detail when needed

5. Use of media to further content in the presentation

6. Specific differentiation technique:

a. The Fluid Power Practice Sheet target both visual and verbal learners. The
questions were formulated to challenge those who struggle with visualization
skills as well as written communication skills. The goal of this worksheet was to
allow the students to further their knowledge of the content while allowing them
to excel at the questions that feed into their learning style and challenge
themselves with the questions that may not be their learning style.

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