WESTFIELD VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL
CURRICULUM
Grade 11: Automotive Technology Science
Term One
Upon Completion Students Will Be Able To…
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Explain what takes place during each stroke of the four stroke engine
Define important engine measurements and performance characteristics including bore and stroke
Describe various parts and sections of engine
Describe the function of an ignition system
Name the 2 major circuits used in ignition systems and their common components
Ignition time engine
Determine firing order
Describe what an oscilloscope is, its scales and modes, and how it is used in ignition system diagnosis
Understand ignition system primary and secondary oscilloscope patterns
Timeline
Term 1
Content/Topic
Basic Engine and 4 Stroke Theory
Ignition Theory
Standards
2.Z.02.01
Thru
2.Z.02.10
Tune-up Procedures
Assessment
Chapter Test
Question of
Day
Homework
2.AA.02
Oscilloscope
2.AA.01.01
Thru
2.AA.01.03
2.CC.03.01
2.CC.02.01
2.CC.03
NATEF Task
Assessment
Sheets
Teacher
Generated
Student
Notes
Resources
Jack Erjavec 4th Edition Chapter
8
Bergwell Video
Class Notes
WESTFIELD VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL
CURRICULUM
GRADE 11: Automotive Technology Science
Term 2
Upon Completion Students Will Be Able To…
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Identify normal and abnormal ignition oscilloscope patterns
Test ignition systems to determine cause of misfire, poor performance and drive-ability
Explain the basic operation of computer controlled ignition
Identify DIS/COP ignition systems and related components
Describe the components of the fuel delivery system
Describe the basic components of gasoline
Timeline
Term 2
Content/Topic
Oscilloscope 2 Testing
Standards
2.Z.02.06
Assessment
Chapter Test
Resources
Electronic Ignition
2.Z.0209
Question Of Day
Jack Erjavec 4th Edition Chapter 16 and
25
Fuel, Fuel Delivery and Combustion
2.AA.02
Homework
Sun/Snap-on Oscilloscope Manual
2.AA.02.01
2.AA.01
NATEF Task
Assessment
Sheets
Class Notes
2.AA.01.01
Thru
2.AA.01.05
2.JJ.01
2.JJ.01.01
Thru
2.JJ.01.03
Teacher
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Student Notes
WESTFIELD VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL
CURRICULUM
GRADE 11: Automotive Technology Science
Term 3
Upon Completion Students Will Be Able To…
 Identify a carburetor and the different venturi configurations
 Identify the 5 basic carburetor circuits and how each circuit affects engine performance
 Name the internal and external parts associated with each circuit
 Explain the operation of the components of the air induction system
 Describe the operation and components of pre-combustion controls
 Describe the operation of post-combustion controls
 Explain how CO, HC, NOx, O2, and CO2 are formed in the engine
 Measure tailpipe emissions with an exhaust analyzer
Timeline
Content/Topic
Standards
Assessment
Resources
Term 3
Carburetor Theory of Operation
2.JJ.01
Chapter Test
Jack Erjavec 4th Edition Chapters 30, 31,
2.JJ.01.01
and 32
Air Induction
Thru
Homework
Bergwell Video
2.JJ.01.03
Emissions
Question of Day
Student Notes
2.BB.01
2.BB01.01
NATEF Task
Thru
Assessment
2.BB01.05
Sheets
2.BB.02
2.BB.02.01
Thru
2.BB.02.06
Teacher
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Student Notes
WESTFIELD VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL
CURRICULUM
GRADE 11: Automotive Technology Science
Term 4
Upon Completion Students Will Be Able To…
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Explain the difference between TBI, PFI, SPFI, and GDI systems
Describe the purpose of input sensors
Describe the purpose of output controls
Use a scan-tool for OBDI and OBDII systems
Use a scan-tool to retrieve diagnostic trouble codes and data
Perform fuel pressure tests
Understand the typical computerized engine control system
Timeline
Term 4
Content/Topic
Electronic Fuel Injection
Standards
2.JJ.01
2.JJ.01.01
Thru
2.JJ.01.03
2.JJ.02
2.JJ.02.01
Thru
2.JJ.02.04
Assessment
Chapter Test
Resources
Homework
Jack Erjavec 4th Edition Chapter 28
and29
Question Of Day
Bergwell Video
NATEF Task
Assessment
Sheets
Student Notes
Teacher
Generated
Student Notes