NBHS Automotive

Mr. Pelletier

NBHS Automotive Bio-Diesel Program Objectives

•We will learn about the benefits and limitations of biological fuels. We will write about our experiences.

•We will completely rebuild a car, learning about all systems.

•We will form business & community relations.

•We will drive to Plymouth Rock and study the changes in the carbon content from 1492 to now, with media in tow.

•We will have fun Learning!

What we will accomplish!

I can show you how to take this and make this!

Product Differentiated Education

“Product Differentiation is the educational strategy whereby students engage in a long term endeavor and build a product.”

“This is highly motivating to students because they will bear their creator’s thumbprint.”

How to Differentiate Instruction in Mixed-Ability Classrooms.

Work can be Art !Work can be Fun!

Students Disassembling the Bio-Diesel Project!

The Klingberg Auto Show: Success

All learners show interest

Students show ownership in the vision

Public support is tremendous

Other Projects:Mustang H.O. Engine Assembly Photos

Assembly of Valves, Heads,

and Intake Manifold

Other Projects: Complete Mustang Engine Rebuild:

NBHS Mustang HO Engine Completed

NBHS

Students built this Mustang High Output (HO) Engine

Mustang Engine Test Stand

NBHSTest Stand made from scratch!

How NBHS Automotive Works

We Have Customers

• You learn by observing teacher and you work on a customers car.

• There are other jobs in a Mechanic shop like: – Inventory– Paperwork– Detailing– Clean-up

We have Projects

•You help on the Bio-Diesel Project and become an expert at the part you are working on.

There are other jobs in an engineering company like:

-Inventory-Paperwork-Research-Clean-up

Get involved in NBHS Automotive Technology!

Benefits:• Academic Interest• Student ambition• Student involvement • Create Success• Vocational skills• Proven success

This Year: Bio Diesel Car• I propose a Bio-Diesel

Project where students will build a Car with the aim of converting it to Biological Diesel Fuel

Biological-Fuel

Bio-Diesel Students

Klingberg Auto Show!

This Year’s Project

Have you ever seen a VW

Rabbit Truck before?

VW Custom Pictures

Invest in Students!

I can show you how to take this and make this!

Future of Bio-Diesel Project?

Should we design and build a car like

this that runs on Bio-Diesel?

Bio-Diesel Project Development

• Year-One– Rebuild & Convert drive train– Vinyl wrap depicting New Britain Team and sponsors– Drive to Plymouth Rock with media in tow

• Year-Two– Find areas to create less drag– Increase efficiency– Purchase basic Bio-Diesel equipment– Drive to Plymouth Rock with media in tow

• Year Three– Engineer/Fabricate high tech and safe chassis and body using surface

plate for drive train dramatically increasing mileage– Drive to Plymouth Rock with media in tow

A New Era of Auto Shop

• ASE led instruction for automotive interested learners.

• Engineering problems for college bound learners.

• Interdisciplinary Education• “Really Cool” Projects supplement the

basics of automotive repair• After-school activities

Learning in a career environment

What are yourCareer goals?

How can Mr. Pelletier help you with your career goals?