SEMI-DETAILED LESSON PLAN

Learning Area: Automotive Servicing NC I

Grade Level: 11
Duration: 1 Hour

Content The learner demonstrates an understanding of the principles in servicing the

Standard automotive battery

The learner independently services an automotive battery

Performance
Standard

Learning
Competency Perform battery testing base on manufacturer’s standard (LO2.2.4)
and its Code

Key Concept
At the end of the session, the Grade 11 students shall have:
I. LEARNING 1. Identified the different components of automotive battery;
OBJECTIVES 2. Explained the functions of automotive battery; and
3. Demonstrate battery testing through test lamp.
II. CONTENT
References Internet, Self-Learning Modules Module 3 – Grade 8 English
Resources Power point presentation ,TV, Visual Aids
III. LEARNING
PROCEDURES

A. Preliminary
Activities
A. Prayer
1. Drills B. Greetings
C. Attendance
D. Classroom Rules

2. Review Ask the students to recall the previous lesson through the following questions:
what are the functions of fuel system? how important are the components of fuel
system?
3. Motivation Brand Pit!
1. Group the students into 2
2. Let them identify the brand of the car based on the logo that will prompt
on the screen
3. The group will earn 5 points for each correct answer
4. The group with the highest score will be declared as the winner.

(Subaru) (Honda)
 (Mitsubishi) (Toyota) (Chevrolet)

B. Developmental
Activities

1. Activity Let the students watch two commercial videos about cars.

2. Analysis a. What is the common thing that you have noticed in the two advertisements?
b. Why are cars very important for people?
c. What do you think is the most important part of the car that makes it run aside
from fuel?
d. Are you familiar with automotive batteries?

3. Abstraction The Automotive battery supplies electric current to operate the starting motor
and ignition system while starting the engine. It also acts as a voltage stabilizer
by supplying current for the lights, radio, and other electrical accessories when
the alternator is not handling the load. In addition, the battery supplies a small
current to the volatile ceremony in the electronic control (ECM) while the Ignition
key is off.

The battery is an electro chemical device which uses chemicals to produce

electricity, the amount of electricity it can produce is limited. As the chemical in
the battery is depleted the battery runs down and is discharged. It can be
recharged by supplying it with electric current from the vehicle alternator or from
a battery charger. The depleted chemicals are restored to their original condition
as the battery becomes recharged.

TYPES OF BATTERY

Below are two types of automotive batteries. On the left, caps can be removed
to check the battery state of charge and to add water if needed. On the right, a
maintenance-free battery that requires no additional water. The charge indicator
in the top shows the state of change.
Fig. 1 Two types of Automotive Battery (left) FREE MAINTENANCE BATTERY
(right) DRY CHARGED BATTERY

BATTERY CONSTRUCTION

The battery case is molded plastic. The plates are molded to plate straps to
form plate groups. To make a battery cell, a positive plate group fits into a
negative plate group. Porous separators are placed between the plates.

This prevents positive and negative plates from touching while allowing
electrolyte to circulate between the plate. The assembly of plate groups and
separators is an element. The elements fit into compartments in the battery
case to favor cells. Heavy leads connectors attach to the cell terminals and
connect the cells in series. A plastic cover forms the top of the battery. Some
 batteries have openings in the cover from when filler plugs or vent caps are
removed to add water maintenance free batteries do not have removable caps.

Functions of Automotive Batteries

The battery performs some essential functions, such as starting the engine and
lighting up other electrical components. Below is a summary of the functions of
car batteries.

Engine Starter
Without batteries, it is almost impossible to start auto-engines. The battery acts
as the car’s powerhouse, storing chemical energy that immediately converts to
electrical upon igniting the car. The batteries then distribute this power to parts
of the vehicle that require it.

Power Storage
The battery stores the power needed to restart the car and run other electronics.
An ideal battery, even after long-term storage, should be able to power the
vehicle when properly connected. As soon as the car starts working, the
alternator recharges the battery to ensure enough power to run all parts of the
car. Also, the battery begins to store chemical energy again for future use.

Collaboration with Alternator to Power Other Electrical Components

The alternator is responsible for controlling the actions of the car’s electrical
parts, like lighting, air conditioner, wipers, etc. The battery provides the needed
power for the alternator to power the other electronics in the vehicle.

Regulates Voltage
There are cases where other car components may overwork, which can lead to
accruing overly high voltage, which is harmful to the vehicle. The modern-day
battery is equipped with features that allow it to absorb some of this energy,
thereby regulating the developing voltage. Hence, the car gets protection based
on this battery function.
4. Application 1. Group the class into 4
2. Have them discuss the function of automotive battery in front of the class
3. Using the test lamp, let the students perform battery testing with the guidance
of the teacher
 Direction: Select the correct answer to each question and write the letter on the
IV. blank provided for.
EVALUATION
________1. The battery in an electro chemical device, this means the battery

a. makes chemicals by electronic means

b. uses chemicals to provide electricity
c. has non-chemical plates
d. does not use an electrolyte

________2. The battery performs the following EXCEPT

a. supplies current to crank the engine
b. supplies current when the charging system cannot handle the lead
c. supplies current to the ignition system with the engine is off.
d. supplies current to the ECM while the engine is off

________3. When working around the battery be sure to;

a. Disconnect the negative first
b. Disconnect the positive first
c. Never disconnect the terminals
d. A and B
________4. A type of battery which do not have removable cups.
a. maintenance free battery
b. battery with caps
c. 3A battery
d. B and A
V.
AGREEMENT/
ASSIGNMENT
 VI.
REFLECTION

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Prepared by: Checked by:

ANGELIKA F. LAPITAN Mr. DAN ARTH EBRADO
St. John Paul II College of Davao Cooperating Teacher