Engineering (2010) Sample work program A September 2010
Engineering (2010) Sample work program A Compiled by the Queensland Studies Authority September 2010 A work program is the school s plan of how the course will be delivered and assessed, based on the school s interpretation of the syllabus. The school s work program must meet syllabus requirements, and indicate that there will be sufficient scope and depth of student learning to reflect the general objectives and meet the exit criteria and standards. This sample demonstrates one approach, and should be used as a guide only to help teachers plan and develop school work programs. 2 Engineering (2010) Sample work program A
Notes 1. Course Organisation A minimum of 55 hours of study per semester will be allocated to the course. Workshop, laboratory, CADCAM and robotics facilities are utilised throughout the course. Associated projects are structured around an engineering design process. From time to time the school may have composite Year 11 and Year 12 classes studying Engineering. Consequently, the work program has been presented as a two-year course, designated Year A and Year B, rather than as Year 11 and Year 12. The program will be taught so that the Year A and Year B components of the course will run consecutively, not concurrently. All students in any one year shall study the same subject material. Year A Term Context Area of study Study topic Time Semester 1 Term 1 Term 2 Energy / Control Systems Mechanics Materials Engineering and related professions Engineering graphics Overview of control systems Fundamentals of control systems Components, inputs, processors, outputs Applying control systems Sustainable engineering Introductory mechanics Dynamics Materials classification Materials properties 2 weeks 7 weeks 1 week 5 weeks 2 weeks Control Systems Applying control systems 1 week Semester 2 Term 3 Term 4 / Energy Materials Evolution and influence of technology on Indigenous perspectives Materials classification Materials properties Metals Evolution and influence of technology on Sustainable engineering 2 weeks 7 weeks 1 week Mechanics Statics 6 weeks Materials Materials properties 2 weeks Queensland Studies Authority Revised: September 2010 3
Year B Term Context Area of study Study topics Time Engineering and related professions Evolution and influence of technology on Engineering graphics 1 week Semester 1 Term 1 Materials Control Systems Materials classification Materials properties Ceramics Polymers Composites Overview of control systems Fundamentals of control systems 7 weeks 1 week Term 2 / Sustainability Mechanics Evolution and influence of technology on Sustainable engineering Indigenous perspectives Introductory mechanics Statics Dynamics 2 week 7 weeks Semester 2 Term 3 Term 4 / Communication / Energy / Sustainability Materials Mechanics Control Systems Evolution and influence of technology on Engineering graphics Materials classification Materials properties Metals Evolution and influence of technology on Sustainable engineering Dynamics Machines Fundamentals of control systems Applying control systems 2 weeks 7 weeks 2 week 5 weeks 2 weeks 4 Engineering (2010) Sample work program A
2. Outline of intended student learning Sample Unit of Work Efficient vehicles Year B Semester 4 Term 4 Contexts: Sustainability, Transportation, Energy The, and Mechanics subject matter will be contextualised to provide a real-world focus in relation to energy-efficient vehicles and associated issues of sustainability, transportation and energy. Students will undertake a spring-powered vehicle project that is structured around an engineering design process. The study topics outlined below are studied and integrated into the practical project. Workshop/laboratory facilities are utilised with designing, making and testing of vehicles. Subject Matter, (2 weeks) Study Topics Evolution and influence of technology on Sustainable engineering Subject Matter Influence of advances in engineering on technological change and the effect on Social, economic, environmental and cultural implications, including Indigenous cultures Future perspectives Social: sustainability principles, sustainable living, recycling Environmental: clean technology, nuclear energy, biofuel, geothermal power, hydropower, solar power, tidal power, wave power, wind power, carbon sinks Engineering Mechanics (6 weeks) Study Topics Dynamics Machines Subject Matter Displacement, velocity and acceleration. Displacement time graphs. Velocity time graphs. Acceleration time graphs. Linear motion equations and engineering problems Mass, force and acceleration integrated into engineering problems relating to work and energy. Work and energy. Types of energy, potential, kinetic, and chemical. Energy calculations. Power and its relationship to work and energy calculations. Friction formula. Coefficient of friction. Static and kinetic friction, problems involving frictional forces on a horizontal and inclined plane Input, output and efficiency. Motor efficiency calculations. The purpose of a machine. Load, effort, and mechanical advantage, velocity ratio and efficiency for simple mechanical systems. First, second and third-class levers Examples of simple machines: levers, wheel and axle, screw-jack, worm and wheel and pulley systems Gears, belts and pulleys. Velocity ratio for gear systems. Function of different types of gears in a range of objects. Types of belt or chain drive systems. Pulley systems. Mechanical advantage of pulley systems. Inclined planes and screw threads. Engineering applications of machines Queensland Studies Authority Revised: September 2010 5
Control Systems (1 week) Study Topics Fundamentals of control systems Subject Matter Control elements input, process, output; Applying control systems Simulation of integrated systems using modelling techniques Flow charts, event-timing diagrams Practical application of control systems using input/output devices connected to a control device Learning Experiences Students will: apply the engineering design process learn engineering knowledge, principles and techniques through teacher instruction undertake and solve engineering problems by applying learned procedures and techniques make use of testing techniques undertake laboratory testing communicate solutions to others using a variety of techniques, including modelling, simulation and extended writing apply basic scientific skills interpret tables and graphs related to mechanical testing and engineering mechanics sketch graphical solutions use computer technology and automation investigate current issues in engineering work individually to analyse and draw conclusions relevant to engineering problems critically examine the role of technology and its impact on, the environment and local Indigenous communities. Practical Project Energy technology is the application of a range of energy sources and their conversion into power in a controlled manner. It is concerned with the efficient, safe, environmentally friendly and economical extraction, conversion, transportation, storage and use of energy. Sustainability is the application of engineering principles in a manner which propagates, promotes and sustains a liveable planet for future generations. The development of renewable energy sources free of climate changing gases and by-products is the core concern for this area of engineering technology. Transportation technology is the application of resources to move materials, goods and people safely, more efficiently and more cost-effectively. It examines the impact of transportation on the environment and aims to reduce pollution with more fuel-efficient cars, computer monitoring of emissions, and public transportation systems. 6 Engineering (2010) Sample work program A
The engineering design process will be applied by students to design and make a model vehicle powered by a spring that incorporates a simple control system. The model vehicle will be required to move a load. Students will analyse and relate their models to advances in engineering including modern transport technologies and the sustainable use of energy. Students analyse the problem and select and apply engineering knowledge, mathematical concepts and techniques to propose a workable solution to the problem. Their solution should take into account factors such as sustainability and environmental impact, cost effectiveness, safety considerations, and aesthetic qualities. Students will produce a folio of work. The design problem is open-ended in nature, which means there may be more than one correct solution. In this project students are required to: identify the elements of the problem students should state the problem in their own words, describing the aspects that are known and what is unknown recall, select and apply relevant engineering knowledge students should research and investigate current best practice in the field, noting relevant information and the design implications interpret and analyse engineering data students should investigate the design specifications, identify constraints and information gathered. Students should also identify relevant mathematical concepts and engineering principles propose possible solutions students should propose possible solutions based on research. Annotated sketches should identify the key features and explain the preliminary concepts analyse solutions students should analyse proposed solutions and identify the critical elements relevant to the engineering problem select and evaluate a solution students should identify the design that appears to solve the problem most effectively. They describe and justify why they chose the solution. This should include some reference to the specifications and constraints identified above as well as relevant mathematical concepts and engineering principles prototype and test the solution students should produce a full-size model based on their drawings. They should identify appropriate modelling environments, materials and tools. They should test their model and gather relevant mathematical and scientific data to determine its effectiveness draw conclusions and make recommendations students should interpret and analyse test data and analyse and evaluate their prototype in relation to the identified elements of the initial engineering problem. Students should apply relevant engineering knowledge to identify any problems and suggest proposed modifications. Communication of engineering knowledge is integral to the entire engineering design process. Assessment Engineering Technical Report (Efficient vehicles) Queensland Studies Authority Revised: September 2010 7
3. Assessment plan Year A Assessment instrument Context Area of study Time Conditions Dimensions Semester 1 Semester 2 1. Supervised written (Term 1 exam) 2. Engineering Technical Report (Control systems project) 3. Supervised written (Term 2 exam) 4. Extended response (water rocket project, Multimedia presentation) 5. Engineering Technical Report (Appropriate technology project) 6. Supervised written (Term 3 exam) 7. Supervised written (Term 4 exam) Energy / / Energy TIS / Control Systems TIS / Mechanics / Materials / Control Systems TIS / Materials TIS / Mechanics / Materials 6 weeks 3 weeks (Presentation 3 5 minutes) 6 weeks Project work class and own time unsupervised Project work class and own time D1, D2 D1, D2, Year 11 Formative / Year 12 Summative 8 Engineering (2010) Sample work program A
Year B Assessment instrument Context Area of study Time Conditions Dimensions Semester 1 Semester 2 1. Supervised written (Term 1 exam) 2. Engineering Technical Report (Pasta bridge design) 3. Supervised written (Term 2 exam) 4. Supervised written (Term 3 exam) 5. Extended response (Testing of metals, Multimedia presentation) 6. Engineering Technical Report (Efficient vehicles) Construction/ Construction/ / Sustainability Construction/ / Communication Construction/ / Energy / Communication TIS / Materials / Control Systems TIS / Mechanics TIS / Materials TIS / Mechanics / Control systems 6 weeks 3 weeks (Presentation 5-7 minutes) 6 weeks Project work class and own time Unsupervised Project work class and own time D1, D2 Year 11 Formative / Year 12 Summative Queensland Studies Authority Revised: September 2010 9
Year A Student profile Note: Year 11 is Formative and Year 12 Summative Assessment instrument K&A (Knowledge & Application) IAP (Investigative & Analytical processes) E&TC (Evaluation & Technical Communication) Semester 1 1. Supervised written (Term 1 exam) 2. Engineering Technical Report (Control systems project) 3. Supervised written (Term 2 exam) 4. Extended response (water rocket project, Multimedia presentation) 5. Engineering Technical Report (Appropriate technology project) 6. Supervised written (Term 3 exam) Interim standards (Verification) Semester 2 Interim level of achievement (Verification) 7. Supervised written (Term 4 exam) Exit standards Exit level of achievement 10 Engineering (2010) Sample work program A
Year B Student profile Note: Year 11 is Formative and Year 12 Sunmmative Assessment instrument K&A (Knowledge & Application) IAP (Investigative & Analytical processes) E&TC (Evaluation & Technical Communication) Semester 1 1. Supervised written (Term 1 exam) 2. Engineering Technical Report (Pasta bridge design) 3. Supervised written (Term 2 exam) 4. Supervised written (Term 3 exam) 5. Extended response (Multi media presentation) Interim standards (Verification) Semester 2 Interim level of achievement (Verification) 6. Engineering Technical Report (Efficient vehicles) Exit standards Exit level of achievement Queensland Studies Authority Revised: September 2010 11
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