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This Fluid Power Basics lesson plan also includes:
- Fluid Power Crossword Puzzle and Answers
- Fluid Power Crossword Puzzle and Answers
- PFPD Assembly Manual 07 2009
- PFPD Assembly Manual 07 2009
- Fluid Power Task Cards
- Fluid Power Task Cards
- Task Card 1
- Task Card 1
- What is Fluid Flow?
- What is Fluid Flow?
- Pascal's Law
- Pascal's Law
- Moments and Mechanical Advantage
- Moments and Mechanical Advantage
- Fluid Power Capabilities
- Fluid Power Capabilities
- Bernoulli's Equation
- Bernoulli's Equation
- Energy Storage
- Energy Storage
- U.S. Navy Fluid Power Training Manual
- Discovering Fluid Power
- Fluid Power - A Force for Change
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What can bulldozers and screen doors have in common? Use this lesson on fluid power to find out. It begins with some simple teacher demonstrations, includes a couple of videos, and culminates with an inquiry-based activity to investigate how fluid power works.
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Instructional Ideas
- Brainstorm different real-world applications of fluid power before and after this lesson with the class
Classroom Considerations
- The PFPD Activity requires acquisition and assembly of multiple parts
- Number of PFPDs will indicate the size of groups to use
Pros
- Multiple worksheets allow for differentiation
- Provides ideas for assessments and class discussion
Cons
- Requires a lot of setup