SHS1 Aviation And Aerospace Engineering · Semester 1 Week 13: Fundamentals of Avionics

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: 1.2.1.LI.1 - Discuss avionics systems in relation to traditional musical instruments and dance for communication.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Describe how traditional Ghanaian musical instruments, such as the talking drum, send messages over distances.
Compare the parts and functions of a traditional drumming system with the parts and functions of an avionics communication system.
Explain how rhythm, pitch and pattern in drum language parallel the use of radio waves, codes and signals in aircraft communication.
Discuss how traditional dance and body movement carry messages, and relate this to how visual signals (like lights and flags) communicate in aviation.
Evaluate at least one advantage and one limitation of traditional instrument communication compared to modern avionics communication.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Avionics (Strand 2)
Sub-strand: Fundamentals of Avionics (2.1)
Content standard: 1.2.1.CS.1 - Demonstrate knowledge of various classes of avionics systems. 1.2.1.LO.1 Use analogies in nature to explain avionics systems. 1.2.1.LO.2 Enumerate the uses of avionics systems in aircraft and spacecraft.
Indicator: 1.2.1.LI.1 - Discuss avionics systems in relation to traditional musical instruments and dance for communication.
Suggested placement: Semester 1, Week 13 (Week 13 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. 37

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Building on What Others Say, Talk for Learning:
- Explore learners' experiences with traditional instruments for demonstration of communication technologies. Through question and answer sessions, learners take turns in talking about how the instruments work. Encourage as many learners as possible to share their experiences freely and with respect for one another's views.
- A resource person who uses sign language/traditional instruments for communication, e.g., drums, flute, etc. should demonstrate to students the use of the instruments for communication.
Teaching and Learning Resources:
- Books about avionics systems, e.g., Introduction to Avionics (by R. P. G. Collinson), Aircraft
- Books about avionics systems, e.g., Introduction to Avionics (by R. P. G. Collinson), Aircraft
- Systems (by Mike Tooley and David Wyatt) * Talking drums * Smoke generator/flares * Audio-visuals, e.g., wildlife documentaries
- Communication and Navigation
- Communication and Navigation
- reasoning
Assessment (1.2.1.AS.1). The document marks these depth-of-knowledge levels for this indicator: Level 2 Skills of conceptual understanding; Level 3 Strategic reasoning; Level 4 Extended critical thinking and reasoning.