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MB300 PRINCIPLES OF MECHANISMS
A Comprehensive, Self-Contained System for Understanding
the Vital Link in Power Transmission
TII's instructor-developed curriculum is flexible and features 25 to 30 hours
of instruction in mechanical devices, applications and principles. The
modular format allows self-teach/self-paced or group instruction. The
Physical Properties section combines science and technology as in programs
like the Principles of Technology.
Each lesson includes an experiment that requires trainees to construct and
operate a simple machine or device for transmission of power, followed by a
quiz to reinforce concepts and measure competency.
Among the 30 mechanical components are a variety of gears, pulleys and
assemblies. In the Application Laboratories section of the manual, trainees
use the components to design their own solutions to meet common problems that
occur in industrial and everyday situations. Trainees will understand and
visualize the basic elements found in simple to complex machines.
SPECIFICATIONS
The entire learning system is enclosed in a portable and lockable
impact-resistant polyethylene storage case. It consists of an experiment
station, a component kit and a set of courseware that includes a trainee
activity manual and an instructor's reference guide.
Experiment Station
The steel reinforced interior lower panel provides a flexible set-up
apparatus and acceleration track assembly that facilitate the mounting of
all mechanical components and assemblies for experiments. Construction is
of anodized aluminum, and all connections are made with thumb screws so that
no tools are necessary for use. The entire experiment station can easily be
removed from the case for table-top use.
Component Kit
The kit includes 40 mechanical components and instruments to provide a solid
understanding of mechanical power transmission methods and their use in the
real world. All components are trainee mountable for versatility in building
circuits and designing applications, as well as for promoting dexterity in
the manipulation of mechanical devices. The component storage panel is color
coded, clearly labeled and silhouetted for component identification and
inventory. The components are securely mounted, but can be released quickly.
The panel is removable for wall mount or table-top use.
CURRICULUM
The Principles of Mechanisms curriculum was designed and reviewed by a panel
of experienced high school and community college teachers. Courseware
includes an instructor's reference guide and a trainee manual with 27 units
of activities and instructional support. The 8 to 10 hours of introductory
instruction are ideally suited for exploratory Technology Education programs.
Each of the three necessary levels of instruction includes background study
of the topic, observational and hands-on experiments, application exercises,
and mathematical formulas for proving results. Trainees will also develop
skills in problem solving, data management, mechanical concepts and unit
conversion.
Introduction to Mechanical Components
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Curriculum
Application Laboratories
Physical Properties*
*The Physical Properties section of the curriculum has been designed to
correlate to the objectives in Principles Of Technology by the Center for
Occupational Research and Development.
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