CTE Task: Charge Battery
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COURSE: |
Maintenance and Light Repair II (MLR II) |
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TASK LENGTH: |
30 minutes |
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Charge Battery |
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Task Description |
Standards |
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Students will:
Safety Note: If possible, students should do this task with a vehicle, but ensure the students do so safely. |
Perform slow/fast battery charge according to manufacturer’s recommendations. (4.5) |
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Overall Standard (4): Students will inspect, test, and service vehicle batteries. |
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Content Understandings |
Extending Understandings |
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Upon successful completion of these tasks students will demonstrate the ability to:
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To move students towards deeper understanding, they should be given opportunities to:
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Support Strategies |
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If students are struggling to access this task, additional supports and strategies could be employed as students are engaging with the task.
Instructional Resources
Videos to watch (see note guide below) Ehowauto (2015, May 20) How to Charge Your Car Battery (Video) YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pXzKBu0nh2M (2:20 minutes)Ehowauto (2009, January 27) Auto Repair & Maintenance: How to Charge a Car Battery (Video) YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4GSbX1IiTMo (1:30 minutes)The Home Depot (2019, September 14) How to Charge a Car Battery | DIY Car Repairs (Video) YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VpKKbdX7PIs (1:30 minutes)JP Auto & Fleet Services (2018, September 25) How Do I Recharge My Car Battery | How Long To Charge A Car Battery At 2 AMPS (Video) YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SazV1MGSaYc (5:15 minutes) |
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Student Resources
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Student Video Guide
Reasons to charge the battery
- The vehicle was left in storage for extended time.
- Lights were left on and the battery has a weak charge.
- The battery has no charge and won’t start.
- It is a new battery without a full charge.
Notes on battery chargers
- There are many different types of battery chargers.
- Always follow the specifications and directions for the particular battery charger being used.
Steps in recharging a battery
- Locate the battery and terminals.
- Prepare the battery charger.
- Read the specifications for that specific charger.
- Be sure it is OFF – for extra safety you may unplug it.
- Connect the red/positive lead of the battery charger to the positive battery terminal – ensure connection is good.
- Connect the black/negative lead of the battery charger to the negative battery terminal – ensure connection is good – for extra safety you may connect this lead to a grounding point on the vehicle.
- Set the battery charger to the proper setting in accordance with the specifications.
- Select appropriate volts and amps for the battery.
- The amount of recharging time depends on battery charger and battery.
- Use the battery charger specifications and owner’s manual to determine when the battery is fully charged.
- Turn the battery charger ON.
- Recharge the battery – be sure to not overcharge the battery.
- Turn the battery charger OFF.
- Disconnect the leads of the battery charger – disconnect the negative lead first, then the positive lead.
- Start vehicle or test the battery to verify successful recharging.
Student Worksheet
Questions for after watching all resources
What are reasons to recharge a battery?
What safety precautions are required while recharging a battery?
What tools and parts are needed?
What are the steps to recharge a vehicle battery?