Aviation

Year 6: 

Students in Year 6 Aviation Innovation will explore the topic of aviation from a variety of perspectives, building on their strengths and setting a personal goal to guide their work as innovators. They will identify and apply traits that successful innovators demonstrate, such as being courageous, determined, reflective, collaborative, and visionary. 

Over the semester, students will investigate aviation through multiple lenses, including its history, the theory of flight, and the mathematical calculations used to support and justify design decisions. They will conduct a range of experiments and work in pairs to design, construct, and fly aircraft made from balsa wood and electrical components. 

By synthesising their understanding of the theory of flight, considering the forces involved, and evaluating experimental outcomes, students will have the opportunity to modify their aircraft designs to enhance specific flight characteristics. This hands-on approach will encourage them to combine technical knowledge, problem-solving, and creativity in pursuit of improved performance.