SHS1 Aviation And Aerospace Engineering · Semester 2, Week 14
UAV Applications
Lesson notes
Learning Objectives
Indicator: 1.4.1.LI.2 - Explain the principles of operation of UAVs.
By the end of the lesson, learners can:
- Explain how lift, thrust, drag and weight act on a UAV in flight, using Newton’s laws of motion.
- Describe how a remote control system transmits signals to a UAV and how the UAV responds.
- Compare the operating principles of fixed wing UAVs, multicopters and rotary wing UAVs.
- Explain how rockets apply Newton’s third law of motion to generate thrust.
- Use a simple card model to demonstrate and explain the function of at least three major parts of a UAV.
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- Strand
- Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVS) (Strand 4)
- Sub-strand
- UAV Applications (4.1)
- Content standard
- 1.4.1.CS.1 - Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the types of UAVs. 1.4.1.LO.1 Distinguish between the classes of UAVs (fixed wing, multicopters, rotary wing, missiles, etc.) 1.4.1.LO.2 Explain the uses of UAVs.
- Indicator
- 1.4.1.LI.2 - Explain the principles of operation of UAVs.
- Suggested placement
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Semester 2, Week 14
(Week 34 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. 55
Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)
Experiential Learning; Talk for Learning: Through question and answer sessions, learners demonstrate how to use remote control to operate a system, e.g., a TV, etc. Use audio-visuals to show how remote controls are used in UAV operations and their relationships. Project-Based Learning: - In mixed-ability groups, learners design UAV with cards and examine functions of the various parts. In pairs, learners discuss one principles of operation of UAV and share with class. Encourage participation of females in a free and cordial manner. - Use Newton's laws to demonstrate the principles of operation of spacecraft, e.g., rockets Teaching and Learning Resources: - Model fixed wing UAV - Model multicopter UAV - Model rocket - Videos of UAVs - TV remote - Paper - control Assessment (1.4.1.AS.2). The document marks these depth-of-knowledge levels for this indicator: Level 3 Strategic reasoning.