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Engine Troubleshooting & Diagnosis Phenomena-Based Lesson: Differential Pressure Leakdown vs Cranking Compression Trapping Presentation | Small Gas Engine | 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 Small Gas Engine (grades 9–12) chapter Engine Troubleshooting & Diagnosis, built around the phenomenon Differential Pressure Leakdown vs Cranking Compression Trapping. It is sold separately from the other two parts of the set.
- What's inside: Student Slide Show (editable .pptx + PDF, 23 slides); answer key / model answers for the teacher.
- 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 Small Gas Engine, grades 9–12.
Sample question“Why can a small engine show 90 PSI on a standard cranking compression gauge yet have a completely burned exhaust valve that prevents it from running?”
Complete the set: Engine Troubleshooting & Diagnosis Phenomena-Based Lesson: Differential Pressure Leakdown vs Cranking Compression Trapping Teacher Discussion Guide; Engine Troubleshooting & Diagnosis Phenomena-Based Lesson: Differential Pressure Leakdown vs Cranking Compression Trapping Student Response Sheet.
Standards
Aligned to Career & Technical Education (CTE) program-of-study competencies for Transportation, Distribution & Logistics — small engine repair, with embedded academic literacy and career-readiness skills.
Opening the files
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At a glance
- Resource type
- Phenomena Lesson
- Grade
- 9–12
- Course
- Small Gas Engine
- Delivery
- Digital download