SHS2 Manufacturing Engineering · Semester 2 Week 2: Rapid Prototyping

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: 2.2.2.LI.1 - Explain the importance of AutoCAD in creating geometric figures.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

State at least four reasons why AutoCAD is important for creating geometric figures in manufacturing design.
Differentiate between manual drafting and AutoCAD-based geometric figure creation in terms of accuracy, speed, and reusability.
Justify the choice of AutoCAD over traditional drafting methods for specific manufacturing engineering tasks using logical reasoning.
Explain how AutoCAD supports precision, modification, and visualisation of geometric figures before fabrication.
Present researched findings on the importance of AutoCAD in geometric figure creation to peers with clarity and confidence.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Design and Prototyping (Strand 2)
Sub-strand: Rapid Prototyping (2.2)
Content standard: 2.2.2.CS.1 - Demonstrate the application of computer graphics in 2D modelling. 2.2.2.LO.1 Create geometric figures using AutoCAD.
Indicator: 2.2.2.LI.1 - Explain the importance of AutoCAD in creating geometric figures.
Suggested placement: Semester 2, Week 2 (Week 22 of the year)
Our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order across three terms of twelve weeks. NaCCA does not fix the week, so follow your school's scheme of learning.
Curriculum reference: NaCCA curriculum document, p. 65

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Research-Based Learning: Learners in mixed-ability groups read from the library on the importance of creating geometric figures using AutoCAD and presents findings in class. Learners comment on presentations
Teaching and Learning Materials:
- Textbooks
- Library
- Computer laboratories
- Licensed AutoCAD software
Assessment (2.2.2.AS.1). The document marks these depth-of-knowledge levels for this indicator: Level 3 Strategic reasoning.