Aerodynamics and Propulsion

Curriculum details

Strand

Core Concepts in Aerospace Engineering (Strand 1)

Sub-strand

Aerodynamics and Propulsion (1.2)

Content standard

2.1.2.CS.2 - Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the balance of forces acting on an aerospace vehicle in flight. 2.1.2.LO.1 Explain the importance of weather in flight 2.1.2.LO.2 Identify the forces acting on an aerospace vehicle in flight. 2.1.2.LO.3 Compute the thrust generated by the propulsion system of an aerospace vehicle.

Indicator

2.1.2.LI.2 - Calculate the lift, drag and weight of an aircraft.

Suggested placement

Semester 1, Week 8 (Week 8 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. 67

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Talk for Learning:
- Teacher presents to students the equations for computing lift and drag, solving a good number of problems so that students better understand the subject.
- In pairs, learners go through the process of computing the weight of an aircraft and share with class. Class critique responses of groups in a respectful manner.
Teaching and Learning Resources:
- Model aircraft
- Audio-visuals showing the forces along the axes of an aircraft
- Introduction to flight (a book by John D. Anderson Jr.)
- The Pilot's handbook of aeronautical
- Airline manuals for estimation of
- knowledge (FAA) weight
Assessment (2.1.2.AS.2). The document marks these depth-of-knowledge levels for this indicator: Level 3 Strategic reasoning.