Fundamentals of Flight · SHS1 Aviation And…

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: 1.1.1.LI.2 - Make freehand sketches of current and future aerospace vehicles, labeling their major parts.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Identify and name the major parts of at least three different types of aerospace vehicles (a fixed-wing aircraft, a helicopter, and a rocket or satellite).
Produce a freehand sketch of a current aerospace vehicle, correctly labelling at least five major parts from memory.
Produce a freehand sketch of a future or conceptual aerospace vehicle, labelling its parts and briefly explaining what makes it different from current vehicles.
Compare the major parts of different aerospace vehicles, explaining which parts are common across vehicle types and which are unique to a specific type.
Work collaboratively in mixed-ability groups, taking turns to speak and listen, and giving constructive feedback on peers’ sketches.

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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.2 - Demonstrate understanding of flight vehicle nomenclature. 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 - Make freehand sketches of current and future aerospace vehicles, labeling their major parts.
Suggested placement: Semester 1, Week 6 (Week 6 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. 29

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Experiential Learning/Collaborative Learning: In small mixed ability task groups, assign each group to specific aerospace vehicles for them to make freehand sketches. Learners should pay attention to details and show commitment to the assigned task and tolerate one another's input.
Teaching and Learning Resources:
- A toy/model helicopter
- A toy/model fixed wing airplane
- A model rocket/satellite
- Sketching materials
Assessment (1.1.1.AS.2). The document marks these depth-of-knowledge levels for this indicator: Level 4 Extended critical thinking and reasoning.