Engineering Explorations – Year 9 – Future Aerospace Engineering

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Course Overview: Welcome to the Engineering Explorations Year 9 course! In this engaging course, students will dive into various engineering disciplines, engage in hands-on projects, and develop communication skills necessary for effective engineering communication and collaboration.

Upon completing the Engineering Explorations Year 9 course, students will have a solid understanding of various engineering fields and the skills needed to effectively communicate and collaborate in engineering teams. They will have gained hands-on experience with designing and building simple engineering projects, setting the foundation for more complex challenges. This course aims to inspire students to further explore their interest in engineering and consider the exciting possibilities within this dynamic field.

Course Content

Lesson 1: Engineering Disciplines Overview
o Explore various engineering fields and their unique characteristics.

Lesson 2: Communication in Engineering
o Learn effective communication strategies within engineering teams.

Lesson 3: The World of Gears and Mechanisms
o Understand mechanical engineering principles and explore gear systems.

Lesson 4: Design and Build a Simple Machine
o Apply mechanical engineering concepts to create a functional device.

Lesson 5: Electrifying Discoveries
o Dive into electrical engineering and its role in modern technology.

Lesson 6: Build a Simple Circuit
o Design and construct a basic electrical circuit.

Lesson 7: Journey to the Skies
o Learn about aerospace engineering and the principles of flight.

Lesson 8: Design and Launch a Paper Rocket
o Apply aerospace engineering concepts to design and launch a rocket.

Lesson 9: Merging Biology and Engineering
o Explore biomedical engineering and its impact on healthcare.

Lesson 10: Create a Medical Device Prototype
o Design and prototype a simple medical device.

Lesson 11: Engineering for a Greener Planet
o Investigate environmental engineering and its role in sustainability.

Lesson 12: Design an Eco-Friendly Building
o Collaboratively design an environmentally friendly building.

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Engineering Explorations – Year 9

About Course

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Course Content

Lesson 1: Engineering Disciplines Overview o Explore various engineering fields and their unique characteristics.

Lesson 2: Communication in Engineering o Learn effective communication strategies within engineering teams.

Lesson 3: The World of Gears and Mechanisms o Understand mechanical engineering principles and explore gear systems.

Lesson 4: Design and Build a Simple Machine o Apply mechanical engineering concepts to create a functional device.

Lesson 5: Electrifying Discoveries o Dive into electrical engineering and its role in modern technology.

Lesson 6: Build a Simple Circuit o Design and construct a basic electrical circuit.

Lesson 7: Journey to the Skies o Learn about aerospace engineering and the principles of flight.

Lesson 8: Design and Launch a Paper Rocket o Apply aerospace engineering concepts to design and launch a rocket.

Lesson 9: Merging Biology and Engineering o Explore biomedical engineering and its impact on healthcare.

Lesson 10: Create a Medical Device Prototype o Design and prototype a simple medical device.

Lesson 11: Engineering for a Greener Planet o Investigate environmental engineering and its role in sustainability.

Lesson 12: Design an Eco-Friendly Building o Collaboratively design an environmentally friendly building.