SHS1 Aviation And Aerospace Engineering · Semester 1 Week 2: Fundamentals of Flight

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: 1.1.1.LI.2 - Describe the stages that led to the attainment of powered and controlled flight.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Describe the key stages in the development of powered and controlled flight, from early gliding experiments to the Wright brothers’ first successful flight in 1903.
Explain the difference between unpowered flight (gliding) and powered, controlled flight, giving at least one historical example of each.
Sequence at least five major milestones in the history of powered flight in chronological order.
Present a short group presentation on a selected pioneer of powered flight, showing respect for diverse views and contributions.
Infer why controlled flight (steering and stability) was as important as having an engine, using examples from early flight attempts.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Core Concepts in Aerospace Engineering (Strand 1)
Sub-strand: Fundamentals of Flight (1.1)
Content standard: 1.1.1.CS.1 - Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the evolution of flight. 1.1.1.LO.1 Explain the key stages characterising the evolution of flight from its inception to the advent of powered, controlled flight. 1.1.1.LO.2 Examine the types of aerospace vehicles (aircraft and spacecraft) and the interconnections between and among parts of aerospace vehicles. 1.1.1.LO.3 Discuss recommended practices in the aerospace laboratory.
Indicator: 1.1.1.LI.2 - Describe the stages that led to the attainment of powered and controlled flight.
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. 28

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Collaborative Learning: With the aid of relevant resources, assign learners to work in groups to make presentations on the development of powered and controlled flight. Encourage them to respect and tolerate the views of all learners.
Teaching and Learning Resources:
- A kite
- A balloon
- A paper/toy airplane
- A toy bird
- Legos
- Documentaries about the evolution of flight
- A toy airplane
- Documentaries development controlled
- about the of powered and flight
Assessment (1.1.1.AS.2). The document marks these depth-of-knowledge levels for this indicator: Level 4 Extended critical thinking and reasoning.