1. ENGR 8-4, Lesson 1 Introduction to Fluid Power
Written by Roland Williams

2. Big Idea
ENGR-TS-3: The students will develop an understanding of how humans interact with systems.

3. Critical Knowledge/Elements
Operate technological systems
Maintain technological systems
Constructing technological systems
Design technological systems

4. Essential Question
What is fluid power?

5. Word Wall Fluid Fluid Power Hydraulic Systems Pneumatic Systems
Boyle’s Law
Pascal’s Principle
Pressure
Actuators
Compressor
Mechanical Advantage

6. Discovering Fluid Power Video
You will be watching a video on fluid power systems. The video will explain:
What is fluid power?
Where is it used?
How will hydraulics and pneumatics be applied in new and transformational ways?

7. Take out a sheet of paper!
As you watch the video, write down your definition of fluid power, and make a list at least 10 different uses of fluid power as described in the video.
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8. Discovering Fluid Power Video Review
What is fluid power?
Where is it used?
How will fluid power be applied in new and transformational ways?

9. Fluid Power
The use of liquids or gases under pressure to move heavy objects and perform many other tasks.

10. Any substance that flows.
Fluid
Any substance that flows.

11. Discovering Fluid Power Video Review
Where is it used?

12. Discovering Fluid Power Video Review
How will fluid power be applied in new and transformational ways?

13. Discovering Fluid Power Video Review
The video discusses two types of fluid power systems: hydraulics and pneumatics. For now, we will just say hydraulics uses liquids and pneumatics uses gases.

14. Essential Question
What is fluid power?

15. Fluid Power (conclusion)
ENGR 8-4, Lesson 1
Introduction to Fluid Power