Abstract: As a classic scientific paradigm, physics has natural advantages in ideological and political education for carrying forward the spirit of science and shaping value orientation. Mechanics, as the first successful example in physics, is the knowledge that students have the most exposure to. Therefore, the reasonable designed ideological and political points in mechanics curriculum can most arouse students^, interest and resonance, help students build up correct outlook on the world, the life and the value, and also establish morality. Design ideas for introducing ideological and political elements into the mechanics course is illustrated by taking the content of preliminary fluid mechanics as an example. Detailed design and practice process of this course are introduced and the teaching effect is summarized.

Key words: mechanics, curriculum politics