Curriculum MapIMT 110 Electrical PrinciplesPage 1 of 12

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CURRICULUM MAP

School: / Harrison CountyATC / Program: / Industrial Maintenance
Teacher: / Mark Hobbs / School Year: / 2011-2012
KCTCS Course Number: / IMT110/111 / KY Tech Course Name / Electrical Principles
Length of Course: / 18 Weeks / Length of Period / 2
High School Credit(s) / 1 Credit

Curriculum MapIMT 110 Electrical PrinciplesPage 1 of 12

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Wks/Days
Dates
Taught / Unit
Topics / Essential Questions / Core Content
Skill Standards
Core
Week 1
Days 1-5
______/ Safety and the NEC
NCCER core content safety / TASKS
  1. Apply shop and electrical safety practices/OSHA Standards
  2. National Electrical Code.
ACTIVITIES
Discuss safety in the shop fill out paperwork
Safety in industry and our goal
NEC and electrical safety
Power point and handout.
ASSESSMENT
NCCER notes and review questions
Power point fill in the blank
Core Safety test. / How do safe practices affect the company where you may be employed?
What is the importance of wearing the proper PPE when working on electrical circuits?
Why should you as a technician follow the National Electric Code? / RD-11-1.4 Students will interpret the meaning of jargon, dialect of specialized vocabulary found in a passage.DOK 2
RD-11-5.5 Students will compare or contrast elements, views, ideas or events presented in one or more passages.DOK 2
WR-HS-1.1.0 Purpose/Audience: Students will establish and maintain a focused purpose to communicate with an authentic audience.DOK 4
WR-HS-3.5.0 Language: Students will exemplify effective language choices.
WR-HS-3.6.0 Correctness: Students will communicate clearly. DOK 2
Week 2
Days 1-3 / Unit 1Atomic Structure / TASKS
3 care for and identify basic hand tools
ACTIVITIES
Read unit 1 and do review questions
List the three major parts of an atom
State the law of charges
Discuss the law of centrifugal force
Discuss the differences between conductors and insulators.
Students will examine charges on various materials
ASSESSMENT
Unit 1 review questions
Unit 1 test / What at the three subatomic parts of an atom?
What is Electricity? / RD-11-2.2 Students will identify information from a passage needed to accomplish a task. DOK1
RST 11-12 3- Follow precisely a complex multistep procedure when carrying out experiments, taking measurements, or performing technical tasks; analyze the specific results based on explanations in the text.
Week 2
Days 4,5
Week 3
Days 1-5 / Unit 2
Electrical Quantities and Ohm’s law / TASKS
5 Set up and operate power supplies
6 Compute measure and identify conductance and resistance of conductors and insulators.
8 Solve electrical circuit problems using Ohm’s Law
ACTIVITIES
Film - Ohm’s law
Unit 2 PowerPoint
Read Unit 2 and answer review questions
Ohm’s law worksheets
Compute different electrical values using Ohm’s Law
Discuss the different types of electrical circuits
Select the proper ohm’s law formula from a chart.
Electrical demonstration
ASSESSMENT
Unit 2 review questions
Ohm’s law quiz
Unit 2 test / What is a coulomb?
An electric heater has a resistance of 16 Ω and is connected to a voltage of 120 V. How much current will flow in this circuit? / N-Q-3- Choose a level of accuracy appropriate to limitations on measurement when reporting quantities.
N-Q.1- Use units as a way to understand problems and to guide the solution of multi-step problems; choose and interpret units consistently in formulas; choose and interpret the scale and the origin in graphs and data displays.
Week 4
Days 1-2 / Unit 3
Static Electricity / TASKS
Apply and demonstrate the Edison system
ACTIVITIES
Unit 3 PowerPoint
Read unit 3 and answer review questions
Discuss the nature of static electricity.
Use an electroscope to determine unknown charges.
Discuss lightning protection
List nuisance charges of static electricity
List useful charges of static electricity
Students will experiment with static electricity by using a static ball
ASSESSMENT
Unit three review questions
Unit 3 test / Why is static electricity considered to be a charge and not a current?
Why do static charges accumulate on insulator materials only? / RST 11-12 3- Follow precisely a complex multistep procedure when carrying out experiments, taking measurements, or performing technical tasks; analyze the specific results based on explanations in the text.
Week 4
Days 3-5
Week 5
Day 1,2 / Unit 4
Magnetism
Unit 1-3
Fuses Breakers and short circuit protection / TASKS
5 Set up and operate power supplies
19 Analyze and identify circuit protection
ACTIVITIES
Unit 4 PowerPoint
Read unit 4 and answer review questions
Film circuit protection
Discuss the properties of permanent magnets
Discuss the operation of electromagnets
Determine the polarity of an electromagnet when the direction of the current is know
Construct an electromagnet
Lab volt lab 1-1,1-2
ASSESSMENT
Unit 4 review questions
Unit 4 test
lab 1-1,1-2 / Is the north pole of the earth a north of south polarity?
How can the polarity of an electromagnet be determined if the direction of current is know? / RST 11-12 3- Follow precisely a complex multistep procedure when carrying out experiments, taking measurements, or performing technical tasks; analyze the specific results based on explanations in the text.
Week 5
Days 3-5 / Unit 5
Resistors / TASKS
6 Compute measure and identify conductance and resistance of conductors and insulators.
7 Measure proprieties of a circuit using VOM and DMM meters
ACTIVITIES
Film: Resistors
Film Test electrical test equipment
Unit 5 PowerPoint
Read unit 5 and answer review questions
Resistor worksheet
List the major types of fixed resistors
Determine the resistance of a resistor using the color code
Determine if a resistor is operating within its power rating
Connect a variable resistor
Students will be introduced to the VOM and take resistance measurements
ASSESSMENT
Unit 5 review questions
Unit 5 Test / Name three types of fixed resistors.
A .5 W 2000Ω resistor has a current flow of .01A through it. Is the resistor operating within its power rating? / N-Q.1- Use units as a way to understand problems and to guide the solution of multi-step problems; choose and interpret units consistently in formulas; choose and interpret the scale and the origin in graphs and data displaysRST 11-12 2- Determine the presented central ideas or conclusions of a text; summarize complex concepts, processes, or information in a text by paraphrasing them in simpler but still accurate terms.
Week 6
Days 1-5 / Unit 6
Series Circuits / TASKS
10 Analyze construct and troubleshoot Series circuits
ACTIVITIES
PowerPoint series circuits
Series circuits worksheets
Read unit 6 and answer review questions
Discuss the properties of series circuits
List three rules for solving electrical values of solving series circuits
Compute values of voltage current resistance and power for series circuits
Compute the values of voltage drop in a series drop in a series circuit using the voltage divider formula
ASSESSMENT
Unit 6 review questions
Series circuit worksheet
Series circuit test / A series circuit has individual resistor values of 200 Ω 86Ω 91Ω 180 Ω and 150 Ω What is the total resistance of the circuit? / N-Q-3- Choose a level of accuracy appropriate to limitations on measurement when reporting quantities.
N-Q.1- Use units as a way to understand problems and to guide the solution of multi-step problems; choose and interpret units consistently in formulas; choose and interpret the scale and the origin in graphs and data displays
RST 11-12 2- Determine the central ideas or conclusions of a text; summarize complex concepts, processes, or information presented in a text by paraphrasing them in simpler but still accurate terms.
Week 7
Days 1-4 / Unit 7
Parallel circuits / TASKS
9 Analyze construct and troubleshoot parallel circuits
ACTIVITIES
PowerPoint parallel circuits
Parallel circuits worksheets
Read unit 7 and answer review questions
Discuss the characteristics of parallel circuits
State three rules for solving electrical values of parallel circuits
Solve the missing values in a parallel circuit using the three rules and Ohm’s Law
Discuss the operation of a current divider circuit
Calculate current values using the current divider formula
ASSESSMENT
Unit 7 review questions
Parallel circuits worksheet
Parallel circuits test / What characterizes a parallel circuit
Why are circuits in homes connected in parallel?
State the three rules associated with parallel circuits. / N-Q.1- Use units as a way to understand problems and to guide the solution of multi-step problems; choose and interpret units consistently in formulas; choose and interpret the scale and the origin in graphs and data displays
RST 11-12 2- Determine the central ideas or conclusions of a text; summarize complex concepts, processes, or information presented in a text by paraphrasing them in simpler but still accurate terms.
RST 11-12 4- Determine the meaning of symbols, key terms, and other domain-specific words and phrases as they are used in a specific scientific or technical context relevant to grades 11–12 texts and topics.
Week 7
Day 5
Week 8
Days 1-5 / Unit 8
Combination circuits / TASKS
11 Analyze construct and troubleshoot series-parallel circuits
ACTIVITIES
PowerPoint series-parallel
Series –parallel worksheets
Read unit 8 and answer review questions
Define a combination circuit
Solve combination circuits using the rules for series circuits, rules for parallel circuits and Ohm’s Law.
State Kirchhoff’s voltage and current laws.
Solve problems using Kirchhoff’s law.
Discuss Thevenin’s theorem
Find Thevenin equivalent voltage and resistance values for a circuit network
Discuss Norton’s theorem
Find the Norton equivalent current and resistance values for a circuit network
Solve circuits using the superposition theorem
ASSESSMENT
Unit 8 review questions
Combination circuits worksheet
Unit 8 test / State Kirchhoff’s voltage and current laws.
What is the purpose of Thevenin’s and Norton’s theorems / RST 11-12 2- Determine the central ideas or conclusions of a text; summarize complex concepts, processes, or information presented in a text by paraphrasing them in simpler but still accurate terms.
N-Q.1- Use units as a way to understand problems and to guide the solution of multi-step problems; choose and interpret units consistently in formulas; choose and interpret the scale and the origin in graphs and data displays
RST 11-12 4- Determine the meaning of symbols, key terms, and other domain-specific words and phrases as they are used in a specific scientific or technical context relevant to grades 11–12 texts and topics.
Week 9
Days 1-5 / Unit 9
Measuring Instruments
Unit 3
Circuit Layout connections and Symbols / TASKS
13 Write a Technical report
14 Use and oscilloscope to verify properties of a AC 22 wire single phase circuit
ACTIVITIES
Unit 9 PowerPoint
Read Unit 9 and do review questions
VOM Guide from Meter
Lab volt lab 3-1,3-2
Basic symbols guide
Discuss the operation of a d’Arsonval meter movement
Discuss the operation of a moving iron type of movement
Connect a voltmeter to a circuit
Connect and read an read an analog multimeter
Connect an ammeter
Measure resistance using an ohmmeter
Interpret wave forms shown on the display of an oscilloscope
Connect a wattmeter into a circuit
Draw electrical symbols using Automation Studio
ASSESSMENT
Unit 9 review questions
Symbols Quiz
Unit 9 test / How is an amp meter connected in a circuit?
Which diagram conveys as much information as possible with the least amount of confusion? / RST 11-12 2- Determine the central ideas or conclusions of a text; summarize complex concepts, processes, or information presented in a text by paraphrasing them in simpler but still accurate terms.
N-Q.1- Use units as a way to understand problems and to guide the solution of multi-step problems; choose and interpret units consistently in formulas; choose and interpret the scale and the origin in graphs and data displays
RST 11-12 4-Determine the meaning of symbols, key terms, and other domain-specific words and phrases as they are used in a specific scientific or technical context relevant to grades 11–12 texts and topics.
Week 10
Day 1-5 / Unit 2-1
Pushbutton control
2-2 Relays and contactors
2-3 Timing relays / TASKS
18 Apply and demonstrate the three phase system
21 Wire two and three-way switches
ACTIVITIES
Unit 2 PowerPoint and symbol review
Film Contactors and motor starters
Demonstrate the operation of pushbuttons and pilot lights and recognize the symbols for each
Identify different types of relays and contactors and demonstrate their operation
Identify different types of timers and demonstrate their basic operation
ASSESSMENT
Unit 2 lab review
Unit 2 lab
Unit 2 test / What is meant by normally open contacts and normally closed contacts?
How are colored pilot lights indicated in wiring diagrams?
What is the difference between a motor starter and a contactor? / RST 11-12 3- Follow precisely a complex multistep procedure when carrying out experiments, taking measurements, or performing technical tasks; analyze the specific results based on explanations in the text.
RST 11-12 2- Determine the central ideas or conclusions of a text; summarize complex concepts, processes, or information presented in a text by paraphrasing them in simpler but still accurate terms.
Week 11
Days 1-5 / Unit 4
Basic Control circuits
4-1 Two wire control
4-2 Three wire control
4-3 Separate control / TASKS
25 Identify and install appropriate wiring techniques
15 Determine physical and electrical characteristics of transformers and test procedures
ACTIVITIES
Film Transformers
Perform Unit 4-1 thru 4-3 Lab
Read unit 4 handout
Construct and troubleshoot simple control circuits with various control devices
Construct and demonstrate a two-wire control circuit
Construct and troubleshoot a three-wire control circuit
Construct and demonstrate the use of a separate control circuit.
ASSESSMENT
Unit 4-1 thru 4-3 review questions
Unit 4-1 thru 4-3 Lab
Unit 4-1 thru 4-3 quiz / Why would two-wire control circuits be hazardous to personnel in industry?
What would be a likely solution if the start button did not maintain its contact?
Why is a separate control device used on a high voltage system? / RST 11-12 2- Determine the central ideas or conclusions of a text; summarize complex concepts, processes, or information presented in a text by paraphrasing them in simpler but still accurate terms..
N-Q.1- Use units as a way to understand problems and to guide the solution of multi-step problems; choose and interpret units consistently in formulas; choose and interpret the scale and the origin in graphs and
Week 12
Days 1-5 / 4-4 Hand-off-Automatic control
4-5 Multiple Pushbuttons
4-6 Mechanical Interlock for Reversing Control / TASKS
25 Identify and install appropriate wiring techniques
ACTIVITIES
Unit 4 labs 4-4 thru 4-6
Construct and verify the operation of hand-off-automatic control circuits
Construct and troubleshoot a multiple pushbutton control circuit
Construct and troubleshoot a reversing control circuit with mechanical interlock
ASSESSMENT
Unit 4-4 thru 4-6 Review
Unit 4-4 thru 4-6 Lab
Unit 4-4 thru 4-6 quiz / What is automatic control?
Why would multiple pushbutton stations be used?
How is the change in direction of a three-phase motor accomplished? / RST 11-12 2- Determine the central ideas or conclusions of a text; summarize complex concepts, processes, or information presented in a text by paraphrasing them in simpler but still accurate terms..
RST 11-12 4- Determine the meaning of symbols, key terms, and other domain-specific words and phrases as they are used in a specific scientific or technical context relevant to grades
Week 13
Days 1-5 / 4-7 Pushbutton interlocking
4-8 Sequence control / TASKS
25 Identify and install appropriate wiring techniques
ACTIVITIES
Units 4 labs 4-7 and 4-8
Construct and troubleshoot a reversing control circuit with pushbutton interlocking
Construct and troubleshoot a sequence control circuit
ASSESSMENT
Unit 4-7 and 4-8 review
Unit 4-7 and 4-8 Lab
Unit 4-7 and 4-8 Quiz / What will happen if both start buttons are pushed simultaneously in a control circuit with pushbutton interlocking? / RST 11-12 2- Determine the central ideas or conclusions of a text; summarize complex concepts, processes, or information presented in a text by paraphrasing them in simpler but still accurate terms..
N-Q.1- Use units as a way to understand problems and to guide the solution of multi-step problems; choose and interpret units consistently in formulas; choose and interpret the scale and the origin in graphs and
Week 14 / 4-9 Sequence control timers
4-10 Drum switch control / TASKS
25 Identify and install appropriate wiring techniques
ACTIVITIES
Unit 4 labs 4-9 and 4-10
Construct and troubleshoot a timed sequence control circuit
Construct and troubleshoot a reversing circuit using a drum switch
Review unit 4
ASSESSMENT
Unit 4-9 and 4-10 review
Unit 4-9 and 4-10 lab
Unit 4 TEST / What equipment would be required to replace a manual starter with a pushbutton station? / RST 11-12 3- Follow precisely a complex multistep procedure when carrying out experiments, taking measurements, or performing technical tasks; analyze the specific results based on explanations in the text.
RST 11-12 4- Determine the meaning of symbols, key terms, and other domain-specific words and phrases as they are used in a specific scientific or technical context relevant to grades
Week 15
Days 1-5 / Unit 10 / TASKS
6 Compute measure and identify conductance and resistance of conductors and insulators.
23 Install identify and label circuit breakers , fuses and other overload protection in distribution panels
24 Identify appreciate wiring sizes and amperage ratings
ACTIVITIES
Read Delmar Unit 10
Read Conduit handout and bending techniques
Film conduit and bending techniques
Select a conductor from the proper wire tables
Discuss the different types of wire insulation
Determine insulation characteristics
Use correction factors to determine the proper ampacity rating of conductors
Bend and install conduit
ASSESSMENT
Unit 10 review questions
Hands on bending lab / What is the maximum temperature rating of type XHHW insulation when used in a wet location? / N-Q.1- Use units as a way to understand problems and to guide the solution of multi-step problems; choose and interpret units consistently in formulas; choose and interpret the scale and the origin in graphs and data displays
RST 11-12 2- Determine the central ideas or conclusions of a text; summarize complex concepts, processes, or information presented in a text by paraphrasing them in simpler but still accurate terms.
Week 16
Days 1-5 / Unit 10 / TASKS
26 Install conductors in various forms of conduit
ACTIVITIES
Read Delmar Unit 10
Read Conduit handout and bending techniques