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MECHANICAL TECHNOLOGY
SUBJECT and GRADE Automotive Grade 10
TERM 3 Week 2
TOPIC Terminology (Specific)
AIMS OF LESSON Identify and investigate the various components of the constant mesh manual gearbox and define the construction,
function, operation and power flow of:
• Gears
• Shafts
• Synchronising unit,
• Selector mechanism.

RESOURCES Paper based resources Digital resources

Gr.10 Automotive Text book Pages 160 - 168 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wCu9W9xNwtI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dKxtfmzI6X0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e-Lk3FXHubw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QPaUJfA1KsY

INTRODUCTION 1. New content:

2. You should already know from practical application e.g. When they disassemble and assemble engines and
gearboxes in the workshop.
CONCEPTS AND SKILLS After completing this chapter, you will be able to: CAN YOU?

• Know the function of the constant mesh manual gearbox.
• Identify the various components of the constant mesh manual
gearbox. (label sketches)
• Explain the operation of the constant mesh manual gearbox.
• Explain the power flow through the constant mesh manual
gearbox.
• Know the function of the constant mesh
manual gearbox.
• Identify the different components of the
constant mesh manual gearbox. (label
sketches)
• Explain the operation of the constant mesh
manual gearbox.
• Explain the power flow through the constant
mesh manual gearbox.
ACTIVITIES/ ASSESSMENT You need to do Activities 3, 4 & 5 in your textbook on pages 163, 167 & 168
CONSOLIDATION • Once you understand the content you should will be able to apply the knowledge and skills and be able to do the
assessments.
• Watch YouTube videos to consolidate knowledge and understanding.
• Mentally prepare yourself by only using social media that enhance learning.
• Use self-checking tools to verify the content is understood and that the necessary concepts and skills have been
developed by doing the activities.
• Recap the essence of the lesson
• This lesson consolidates the constant mesh manual gearbox as you will be assembling and disassembling the
various components when you do practical tasks.

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