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Worksheet
Student Aware Communications

Auto Mechanic’s Search

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
From air conditioner and body work to thermostat and transmission, the terms used in this simple word puzzle cover a range of vocabulary related to auto shop and automotive technology.
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Activity
Constitutional Rights Foundation

Automation and the American Worker

For Students 6th - 12th Standards
A thought-provoking resource examines the future of automation and the effects on employment. Academics read informational text, complete written prompts, and participate in activities to understand automation and the possibilities for...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Wings, Chrome, and Tailfins: Automobiles of the 1950s

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Students study the automobile industry. In this cultural history lesson, students explore 1950s America as they view a teacher-created PowerPoint presentation regarding the 1950s. Students research how the automobile changed the 1950s...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Auto Shop Safety

For Students 10th - 11th
In this vocational worksheet, students find 27 terms relating to safety in the automobile repair shop. Students may self correct by selecting the link at the end of the page.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Safety First

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders engage in a lesson which provides a better understanding of safety rules outlined by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. They submit a written report from the Safety Briefing Handout which summarizes the key...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Help Wanted

For Students 6th
In this factual text learning exercise, 6th graders read through several want ads and then answer the detailed questions that follow to check their reading comprehension skills.
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Website
Other

Mit Technology Review: Tomorrow's Cars

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of articles about innovations in automotive technology. Titles include: Prying Open the Prius, Cheaper Fuel Cells, Better than Hybrids, and Free Power for Cars.
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Activity
McGraw Hill

Glencoe Technology Education: Hybrid Electric Vehicles (He Vs)

For Students 9th - 10th
What is an HEV and how can they help the environment? Follow this WebQuest and you will be able to answer those questions and more.
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Article
Other

Wards Auto: Auto Maker Fuel Economy, Emissions Improvements on Track

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses where the automotive industry was at in 2013 in addressing the problem of carbon dioxide emissions. Smaller car manufacturers face more stringent rules than larger models, while auto makers with lower sales volumes have...
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Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Inspecting and Machining a Disc Brake Rotor

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The proper inspection machining or refinishing of disc brake rotors ensures quality brake repairs with little to no opportunity for returns for customer complaints. This lesson will teach inspection, measuring and machining techniques...
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Unit Plan
TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: A New Ecosystem for Electric Cars

For Students 9th - 10th
Forget about the hybrid auto- Shai Agassi says it's electric cars or bust if we want to impact emissions. His company, Better Place, has a radical plan to take entire countries oil-free by 2020. [18:03]
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Handout
Science Struck

Science Struck: Components of a Suspension System

For Students 9th - 10th
Suspension systems on a vehicle absorb the shocks from contact with a road while it is in motion. This article explains related terminology, how suspension systems work, the components, and the different types of suspension springs.
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Handout
Science Struck

Science Struck: Air Suspension System

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains how an air suspension system in a vehicle works, as well as the hydralastic and hydragas suspension systems. Discusses problems that could arise and what they are caused by.
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Article
Other

For Self Driving Systems, Infrastructure and Industry Efficiency Are Everything

For Students 9th - 10th
Thanks to autonomous technologies, it won't be long until computers entirely control much of the world's driving experience. But to become a fully viable, ubiquitous option, there are still significant hurdles to clear. This article...
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Article
BBC

Bbc Newsround: Driverless Pod Cars

For Students 1st - 5th
What would it be like to live in a world were cars have no drivers? Residents of the town Milton Keynes, just outside London, will soon find out.
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Article
Other

Edmunds: Suspension Basics I: Shake, Rattle and Roll

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource presents the first of a four part editorial on suspension importance and basics with information on modifications.
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Unit Plan
TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: The Ethical Dilemma of Self Driving Cars

For Students 9th - 10th
Self-driving cars are already cruising the streets today. And while these cars will ultimately be safer and cleaner than their manual counterparts, they can't completely avoid accidents altogether. How should the car be programmed if it...
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Unit Plan
TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: Making a Car for Blind Drivers

For Students 9th - 10th
Using robotics, laser rangefinders, GPS and smart feedback tools, Dennis Hong is building a car for drivers who are blind. It's not a "self-driving" car, he's careful to note, but a car in which a non-sighted driver can determine speed,...
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Handout
PBS

Pbs Teachers: Real Scientists: Bioengineer

For Students 3rd - 8th
Explore how bioengineers use technology and knowledge about the human body to design office, wheelchair and automotive seats.

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