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Mechanical Science
What is it all about?
Youth will learn about manual and fuel-powered machines, tools, safety, and maintenance. They will get hands-on experiences that will help them understand how machines, such as lawn mowers, ATVs, and model airplanes, operate and how to keep them running.
Automotive | Tractors | Small Engines | Maintenance and Repair
Grow in Your Project
Beginner
- Identify parts of a small engine
- Identify tools used with small engines
- Identify and use safety equipment
- Learn to perform engine maintenance on spark plugs, air cleaners, and carburetors
- Determine engine size
Intermediate
- Classify different types of small engines
- Identify internal small engine parts
- Test engine compression
- Practice cleaning a carburetor and understand carburation
- Explore careers related to small engines
Advanced
- Identify small engines by sound
- Identify and use diagnostic tools
- Learn to assemble and tear down an engine
- Learn to tear down and rebuild an engine’s electrical system
Member Resources
Tractor Curriculum
4 levels (grades 7-12)
Bicycle Curriculum
2 levels (grades 3-12)
Small Engine Curriculum
3 levels (grades 3-12)
Project Leader Resources
Bicycle Helper’s Guide
2 levels (grades 3-12)
Small Engine Curriculum
3 levels (grades 3-12)
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