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Identifying & Selecting Hand Tools Phenomena-Based Lesson: The Phillips vs Torx Fastener Cam-Out Stripping & Contact Surface Area Discrepancy Presentation | Agricultural Mechanics | Grades 9–12
This is the student-facing slide presentation that introduces the phenomenon, walks the class through observations and driving questions, and frames the evidence students will use for the Phenomena-Based Lesson in the Agricultural Mechanics (grades 9–12) chapter Identifying & Selecting Hand Tools, built around the phenomenon The Phillips vs Torx Fastener Cam-Out Stripping & Contact Surface Area Discrepancy. It is sold separately from the other two parts of the set.
- What's inside: Student Slide Show (editable .pptx + PDF, 22 slides).
- Resource type: Phenomena-Based Lesson – Presentation. Format: editable Microsoft PowerPoint file plus a ready-to-print PDF.
Classroom use: Open with the phenomenon slide show, let students record ideas on the response sheet, and lead the discussion with the teacher guide. Built for Agricultural Mechanics, grades 9–12.
Sample question“• Tier 1: How does the geometric flank drive angle of a Phillips drive compare to the vertical sidewall angle of a Torx or Robertson drive?”
Complete the set: Identifying & Selecting Hand Tools Phenomena-Based Lesson: The Phillips vs Torx Fastener Cam-Out Stripping & Contact Surface Area Discrepancy Teacher Discussion Guide; Identifying & Selecting Hand Tools Phenomena-Based Lesson: The Phillips vs Torx Fastener Cam-Out Stripping & Contact Surface Area Discrepancy Student Response Sheet.
Standards
Aligned to Career & Technical Education (CTE) program-of-study competencies for Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources — power, structural and technical systems, with embedded academic literacy and career-readiness skills.
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At a glance
- Resource type
- Phenomena Lesson
- Grade
- 9–12
- Course
- Agricultural Mechanics
- Delivery
- Digital download