James Kirk
Engineering Lesson Plan
Types of Bicycles
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Grade Level: 6 – 8
Overview
Objective
Standards
Materials
Procedure
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The students are learning about the origin of bicycles, how
they work, how they have changed over the years and the
many different types that exist.
The students will learn:
 To be able to identify the different types of bicycles
 To be able to identify the different components of the
bicycles that makes each one different.
 To be able to compare the different types of bicycles
 MS. 4 Describe technology as it is applied in the
context of communication, construction, design,
manufacturing, transportation, and related
technologies.
 MS. 16 Select the appropriate devices and systems to
meet personal and societal needs.
 MS. 19 Determine the impact of technological actions
on individuals, society, and the environment.
The instructor will need:
 Any type of multiple speed bicycle
 Microsoft PowerPoint and a projector or overhead
slides and an overhead projector.
1. The students should already be able to identify a
bicycle.
a. The students should be able to identify the
purposes for a bicycle
b. The students should be able to identify the basic
components of a bicycle
2. Bring out the multispeed bike. If the bike is a road
bike, jump to the road bike portion of the
presentation. If the bike is a mountain bike, jump to
the mountain bike portion of the presentation.
3. With Microsoft PowerPoint or the over head slides,
show a list of all the bikes and the example picture
that will be included in the presentation (including the
multispeed bike that was covered)
a. Road Bike
b. Mountain Bike
c. Motocross Bike (BMX)
d. Beach Cruiser/Pathway Bike
4. Go over the specific components of the Mountain Bike.
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a. Explain the purpose of the bicycle and what it was
made to do.
b. Using a projected picture, point out the specific
components of the bike and explain why they are
there.
i.
Ridged light weight frame
ii.
Wide spread handle bars
iii.
Front suspension
iv.
Disk brakes
v.
Thick knobby tires
vi.
Multiple gears (set low)
vii.
Raised seat height
viii.
Rear suspension (if shown)
5. Go over the specific components of the Road Bike
a. Explain the purpose of the bicycle and what it was
made to do.
b. Using a projected picture, point out the specific
components of the bike and explain why they are
there.
i.
Light weight frame
ii.
No suspension
iii.
V-brakes
iv.
Skinny tires
v.
Multiple gears (set high)
vi.
Raised seat height
vii.
Dropped handle bars
6. Go over the specific components of the Motocross
Bike (BMX)
a. Explain the purpose of the bicycle and what it was
made to do.
b. Using a projected picture, point out the specific
components of the bike and explain why they are
there.
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Undersized, heavy weight frame
No suspension
Single rear V-brake
Normal set reinforced handle bars
Small 20” wheels with thick tires
Single gear
Low seat height
Pegs
7. Go over the specific components of the Beach
Cruiser/Pathway Bike.
a. Explain the purpose of the bicycle and what it was
made to do.
b. Using a projected picture, point out the specific
components of the bike and explain why they are
there.
i.
Strong, heavy frame
ii.
No suspension
iii.
Coaster brake
iv.
Large thick tires
v.
High comfortable seat height
vi.
High set handle bars
vii.
Single gear (set low)
viii.
Wheel fenders
ix.
Thick padded seat
Evaluation
1. Upon finishing the presentation the students will
be split up into different groups depending on the
size of the class.
2. Each group will be given two pictures of two
different bikes and will be asked to identify the
bikes and list the differences.
3. The students will have to do the same activity
individually on an exam at the end of the chapter.
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Work Cited
Mountain Bike:
http://www.trekbikes.com/us/en/bikes/mountain/singletrack_trail/fuel_ex/fuel_e
x_9/#
Road Bike:
http://www.trekbikes.com/us/en/bikes/road/sport/madone_3_series/madone_3_
1_h2_compact/#
Motocross Bike:
http://www.google.com/imgres?q=bmx+bike&um=1&hl=en&sa=N&tbm=isch&tbni
d=zP-j3PjfPVurpM:&imgrefurl=http://www.brazenheads.com/what-is-a-goodcheap-bmx-bike-or-a-good-bmx-site-that-sells-cheap/#
Beach Cruiser/Pathway Bike:
http://www.trekbikes.com/us/en/bikes/town/cruiser/mens_cruiser/classic/#
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