Fundamentals of Flight · SHS1 Aviation And…

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Learning Objectives

Indicator: 1.1.1.LI.1 - Trace the evolution of flight prior to powered and controlled flight.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Sequence the major milestones in the evolution of flight, from early human observations of birds to the era just before powered, controlled flight.
Explain how each of the following contributed to the development of flight: the study of bird flight, kites, hot-air balloons, and gliders.
Compare and contrast lighter-than-air and heavier-than-air flying devices developed before powered flight.
Use a concept map or webbing diagram to organise ideas about humans’ early attempts to fly like birds.
Work collaboratively in mixed-ability groups to present findings on a specific stage of pre-powered flight development.

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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.1 - Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the evolution of flight. 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.1 - Trace the evolution of flight prior to powered and controlled flight.
Suggested placement: Semester 1, Week 1 (Week 1 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. 28

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Collaborative Learning: In a class discussion, explore learners' experiences with flying objects (balloons, kites, paper aeroplanes) and birds, with the aid of relevant resources.
Building on What Others Say: Brainstorm and build on what others say about humans' attempt to fly like birds; using lighter-than-air- balloons and kites. Organise thoughts using webbing or concept maps.
Experiential Learning/Collaborative Learning:
- With the aid of a video documentary, textbooks, webpages or any other relevant sources, work in small mixed ability groups to develop posters or Powerpoint presentations on the various phases or stages of flight development.
- Encourage all learners to participate, respect and tolerate the views of all learners whilst working in groups or in pairs.
Teaching and Learning Resources:
- A kite
- A balloon
- A paper/toy airplane
- A toy bird
- Legos
- Documentaries about the evolution of flight
- A toy airplane
- Documentaries development controlled
- about the of powered and flight
Assessment (1.1.1.AS.1). The document marks these depth-of-knowledge levels for this indicator: Level 2 Skills of conceptual understanding.