SHS2 Engineering · Semester 1 Week 2: Engineering in Society

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: 2.1.1.LI.2 - Explain the processes for systematic investigation.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

List the general processes involved in systematic investigation in the correct sequence.
Construct a flowchart that illustrates the steps of systematic investigation for a given engineering problem.
Explain the purpose of each step in the systematic investigation process using engineering examples.
Apply the systematic investigation process to a real-world problem in a collaborative group setting.
Justify the importance of order and iteration in systematic investigation when presenting group findings.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Engineering Practice (Strand 1)
Sub-strand: Engineering in Society (1.1)
Content standard: 2.1.1.CS.1 - Demonstrate understanding of systematic investigation and model construction. 2.1.1.LO.1 Use systematic investigation to identify and provide solutions to problems.
Indicator: 2.1.1.LI.2 - Explain the processes for systematic investigation.
Suggested placement: Semester 1, Week 2 (Week 2 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. 70

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Managing Talk for Learning: In a moderated discussion, learners outline general processes for systematic investigation. Use flowcharts to illustrate the process and summarise their views.
Building on what others say: The facilitator fine-tunes the processes outlined by learners by adding on.
Collaborative Learning: Learners sit in groups, and each group is presented with a problem for the group to brainstorm and come up with a process to investigate it. Each group presents their process to the entire class for comments.

Assessment (2.1.1.AS.2). The document marks these depth-of-knowledge levels for this indicator: Level 3 Strategic reasoning.

Teaching and Learning Resources:
- Projector and laptop