Teacher: Mr. G. Peters
Semester Dates: 2010-2011
TTA3C
Course Description
This general interest course enables students to become familiar with the options and
features of various vehicles, issues of registration, and the legal requirements affecting
vehicle owners. Students will also learn about vehicle financing and insurance, vehicle
maintenance, emergency procedures, and the responsibilities of being a vehicle owner.
Students will develop an awareness of environmental and societal issues related to vehicle
ownership and use, and will explore career opportunities in the transportation industry.
Final Evaluation in this course (30% of final mark)
The organization of expectations into strands and sub-groupings (A, B, C, & D) are not meant to imply that the expectations in any one strand or group are achieved independently of the expectations in the other strands or groups. The concepts, content, and skills identified in the different strands of each course should, wherever appropriate, be integrated in instruction throughout the course.
Goals: Knowledge, Skills, Attitude, Understanding, Competence, Creative, and Flexible
Knowledge and Understanding (Daily Note & Log) 7.5%
Thinking (Daily Practical) 7.5%
Communication (Daily Note & Log) 7.5%
Application (Daily Practical) 7.5%
30.0%
attendance, punctuality, attitude, co-operation, participation, communication (daily log, verbal, notes), problem solving, safety (safety glasses, appropriate clothing, shoes…), and clean-up. Theory Handouts, paper assignments, tests…
Unit One:
Essential learning goals
A. VEHICLE OWNERSHIP FUNDAMENTALS
A1. Vehicle Selection
A2. Vehicle Registration and Ownership
A3. Vehicle Loans and Insurance
A4. Roadside Emergency Precautions and Procedures
A1.1 Students will be given the opportunity to identify various vehicle makes, models, and body styles and compare their features, options, and price; etc.
A2.2 Students will be given the opportunity to describe the conditions that must be met to register a vehicle (e.g., safety standards inspection, emissions test, proof of insurance); etc.
A3.3 Students will be given the opportunity to explain the factors affect the cost of vehicle insurance (e.g., age and model of vehicle, age and gender of policy holder, driving record); etc.
A4.4 Students will be given the opportunity to identify safe procedures and recommended techniques (e.g., for jacking, battery boosting, towing) described in the owner's manual to resolve roadside emergencies (e.g., flat tire, dead battery, vehicle breakdown); etc.
(Describe the skills and knowledge students will have at the end of this unit)
Activities and Assessments
· Students will be expected to neatly print the Daily Note including their name and date on the form provided from the blackboard. The note will be about safety, tools/equipment, and/or theory (proper spelling required).
· Students will be expected to listen and participate during the teacher led discussion.
· Students will be expected to participate in a shop activity (according to their skill and comfort level) under the teacher's supervision.
· Students will be expected to organize and clean up parts, tools, equipment, benches, floor, and garbage before leaving the class.
· Students will be expected to neatly print the Daily Log including Year, Make, & Model of vehicle (if applicable), 4 lines (minimum) of step by step description of the student's practical effort, using proper terminology, list of tools and/or equipment used.
Assessments OF Learning
attendance, punctuality, attitude, co-operation, participation, communication (daily log, verbal), problem solving, safety (refer to Unit Two), organization, and clean-up.
I (teacher) will print assessments in the Daily Log and will give verbal assessments with individual students as they are working on their given practical project.
The student is required to keep the Daily Note & Log form in the student report folder/duo-tang in order of date. The report folder must be kept neat, organized, and placed in the class blue recycle bin (small, for the use of holding report folders only, not for recycle) on the last day of the given week. The teacher will usually mark the completed week (M/T/W/TH/F) during the weekend. The Daily Notes & Log has a rubric for the Daily Note, Daily Log, and Daily Practical.
The Daily Note is evaluated out of /5
Notes must be copied from the board exactly and must be printed neatly, 3/5; printed full name, 1/5; full date mm-dd-yr, 1/5;
The Daily Log is evaluated out of /5
Log must include yr/mk/mdl, 1/5 when working on any type of vehicle; must describe effort step by step, minimum 4 lines, 3/5; must specify tools/equipment, 1/5
The Daily Practical is out of /10
Rubric: (8-10) high degree of effort 55-74 min., no attitude, cleaned up work, tools, & equipment; (7) considerable effort 45-55 min., no safety glasses, 1-3 late, no log, no clean up; (6) moderate/some effort 35-45 min., 4-6 late, no clean up; (5) limited/low effort 25-35 min., 7 or more late; (4) very limited/low effort 15-25 min.; (3) very low effort 5-15 min.; (2) no effort.
Unit Two:
Essential learning goals
B. VEHICLE MAINTENANCE FUNDAMENTALS
B1. Powertrain Components
B2. Major Vehicle Systems
B3. Interior and Exterior Care
B4. Information, Tools, and Equipment for Basic Service and Maintenance
By the end of this course, students will be given the opportunity to (at a grade 11, intermediate level):
B1.1 describe the types of power-plants (e.g., two-stroke, four-stroke, diesel, hybrid) used in various vehicles; etc.
B2.1 locate and identify various components of vehicle systems that an owner should be aware of (e.g., electrical system - battery; brakes - brake fluid reservoir; steering - tires; suspension - shocks); etc.
B3.2 describe the pros and cons of various types of body corrosion prevention (e.g., oil, drip-less, electronic) available through vehicle dealerships and aftermarket suppliers; etc.
B4.3 report on work in progress (e.g., by completing a work order, parts list, and/or journal), using terminology specific to vehicles (e.g., acronyms, service terms); etc.
Activities and Assessments
· Students will be expected to neatly print the Daily Note including their name and date from the blackboard. The note will be about safety, tools/equipment, and/or theory (proper spelling required).
· Students will be expected to listen and participate during the teacher led discussion.
· Students will be expected to participate in a shop activity (according to their skill and comfort level) under the teacher's supervision.
· Students will be expected to organize and clean up parts, tools, equipment, benches, floor, and garbage before leaving the class.
Students will be expected to neatly print the Daily Log including Year, Make, & Model of vehicle (if applicable), 4 lines (minimum) of step by step description of the student's practical effort, using proper terminology, list of tools and/or equipment used.
Assessments OF Learning
Refer to Unit One.
Safety:
· Safety glasses/goggles/face shield must be worn by the student at all times in the shop, even when observing other students/instructors working.
· Proper foot wear is also required for any/all activity in the shop, no sandals, flip flops, high heals, must have a closed toe, laced/tied up running shoes allowed, steal toe safety shoe/boot preferred.
· Proper dress required in any/all shop activities. No skirts, dresses, no short shorts; no overly loose clothing, jewelry, hair that could be caught in rotating tools, equipment or components.
· Proper conduct required, no fighting, pushing, throwing, tricks, pranks, or running.
Unit Three:
Essential learning goals
C. VEHICLE MAINTENANCE SKILLS
C1. Using Service Information
C2. Engine Service
C3. General Vehicle Maintenance and Service
By the end of this course, students will be given the opportunity to (at a grade 11, intermediate level):
C1.1 identify and use appropriate service information sources (e.g., shop manuals, online information, manufacture's information) as required for basic vehicle maintenance and repair; etc.
C2.1 locate the components of an engine lubrication system (e.g., oil dipstick, oil filter, oil pan, drain plug) and safely and correctly service the system; etc.
C3.1 demonstrate the correct use of hand tools and equipment required for basic service and maintenance (e.g., vehicle jacks, safety stands, wrenches), store them safely, and maintain them in good working order; etc.
Activities and Assessments
· Students will be expected to neatly print the Daily Note including their name and date from the blackboard. The note will be about safety, tools/equipment, and/or theory (proper spelling required).
· Students will be expected to listen and participate during the teacher led discussion.
· Students will be expected to participate in a shop activity (according to their skill and comfort level) under the teacher's supervision.
· Students will be expected to organize and clean up parts, tools, equipment, benches, floor, and garbage before leaving the class.
Students will be expected to neatly print the Daily Log including Year, Make, & Model of vehicle (if applicable), 4 lines (minimum) of step by step description of the student's practical effort, using proper terminology, list of tools and/or equipment used.
Assessments OF Learning
Refer to Unit One.
Unit Four:
Essential learning goals
D. TECHNOLOGY, the Environment, and Society
D1. Technology and the Environment
D2. Technology and Society
By the end of this course, students will be given the opportunity to (at a grade 11, intermediate level):
D1.3 describe a vehicle owner's responsibilities with respect to recycling and/or disposing of waste products (e.g., used oil, used batteries) appropriately; etc.
D2. analyse the safety features in today's vehicles (e.g., electronic stability control, airbags, anti-lock brakes, roll-over protection, engine kill switch) from a consumer's point of view; etc.
E. PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
E1. Health and Safety
E2. Career Opportunities
By the end of this course, students will be given the opportunity to (at a grade 11, intermediate level):
E1.2 demonstrate good housekeeping and safety practices in the work environment (e.g., cleaning up spills and leaks, keeping areas clean and clear of obstructions); etc.
E2.1 describe a variety of career opportunities in the transportation industry and the education and training required; etc.
Activities and Assessments
· Students will be expected to neatly print the Daily Note including their name and date from the blackboard. The note will be about safety, tools/equipment, and/or theory (proper spelling required).
· Students will be expected to listen and participate during the teacher led discussion.
· Students will be expected to participate in a shop activity (according to their skill and comfort level) under the teacher's supervision.
· Students will be expected to organize and clean up parts, tools, equipment, benches, floor, and garbage before leaving the class.
Students will be expected to neatly print the Daily Log including Year, Make, & Model of vehicle (if applicable), 4 lines (minimum) of step by step description of the student's practical effort, using proper terminology, list of tools and/or equipment used.
Assessments OF Learning
Refer to Unit One.
The organization of expectations into strands and sub-groupings (A, B, C, D, & E) are not meant to imply that the expectations in any one strand or group are achieved independently of the expectations in the other strands or groups. The concepts, content, and skills identified in the different strands of each course should, wherever appropriate, be integrated in instruction throughout the course.
Course Final Mark Calculation
70% of the final mark comes from Assessments OF Learning during each unit of the term.
30% of the final mark comes from Final Evaluation which can take the form of examination, performance task, assignment, project or any combination of such tasks administered toward the end of the course.
