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Teach Engineering: Fluid Power Basics Lesson PlanTeach Engineering: Fluid Power Basics Lesson Plan
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Teach Engineering: Fluid Power Basics

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Students learn about the basic fundamental concepts regarding fluid power, which includes both pneumatic, which utilize gas, and hydraulic, which utilize liquid, systems. Both systems contain four basic components: a reservoir, a pump or compressor, a valve, and a cylinder. Using the Portable Fluid Power Demonstrator (PFPD), students learn about the properties of gases and liquids in addition to how forces are transmitted and multiplied within these systems.

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boyle's law, charles' law, stem, expansion

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fluid power, integrated teaching and learning program and laboratory, pascal's law, teachengineering
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Grade
6th - 8th
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Science
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