SHS1 Aviation And Aerospace Engineering · Semester 2 Week 18: UAV Applications

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: 1.4.1.LI.2 - Describe civilian uses of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Identify at least five distinct civilian sectors in Ghana where UAVs are currently used, such as health, agriculture, education, business, and research.
Explain, with specific examples, how UAVs are used in each of these civilian sectors, including at least one example from Ghana.
Compare and contrast civilian uses of UAVs with the military applications studied in the previous lesson.
Evaluate the benefits and challenges of UAV use in Ghanaian society, using evidence from case studies or video examples.
Propose a creative new civilian application of UAVs that could solve a problem in their local community, justifying their proposal with reasoned arguments.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVS) (Strand 4)
Sub-strand: UAV Applications (4.1)
Content standard: 1.4.1.CS.2 - Demonstrate knowledge of the various uses 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 - Describe civilian uses of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Suggested placement: Semester 2, Week 18 (Week 38 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. 56

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Experiential Learning:
- With the aid of audio-visuals, discuss civilian uses of UAVs. Invite operators of UAVs to do a presentation.
- Let learners work in small mixed ability groups to summarise uses of UAVs to the society (health, education, business, agriculture, research etc.). Encourage female participation, respect and tolerance for views and opinions.
- Videos of UAVs
Teaching and Learning Resources:
- A brochure of the services offered by a UAV (drone) operator
- YEAR TWO
Assessment (1.4.1.AS.2). The document marks these depth-of-knowledge levels for this indicator: Level 4 Extended critical thinking and reasoning.