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SHS 3 Aviation and Aerospace Engineering 2nd Semester Week 11 Lesson Plan

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Weekly Learning Plan
Subject	Aviation and Aerospace Engineering	Week	11
Duration	60 minutes	Form	SHS 3
Strand	UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLES (UAVS)	Sub-Strand	DESIGN AND FABRICATION OF UAVS
Learning Outcome(s)	3.4.3.LO.1 - Make sketches of several UAV concepts to satisfy stipulated mission requirements. Creativity: Students sharpen their creativity as they develop concepts to satisfy stipulated requirements 3.4.3.LO.2 - Determine by analytical means, the physical properties of a UAV. Productivity: Students learn to be efficient in their operations as they walk through the design of a UAV from conception through fabrication to testing 3.4.3.LO.3 - Construct and fly a small UAV. Productivity: Students learn to make the best use of their time and other resources as they construct their UAVs
Content Standard	3.4.3.CS.1 3.4.3.CS.2 3.4.3.CS.3
Learning Indicator(s)	3.4.3.LI.1 - Demonstrate knowledge of how to undertake basic UAV design calculations. Perform simple calculations that yield the properties (such as wing area, number of motors, propellant, etc.) for a small UAV
Lesson Focus	Demonstrate knowledge of how to undertake basic UAV design calculations. Perform simple calculations that yield the properties (such as wing area, number of motors, propellant, etc.) for a small UAV
Previous Knowledge	Learners recall related ideas, vocabulary or experiences from earlier lessons and everyday contexts.
Lesson Objective(s)	Describe the key idea in: Demonstrate knowledge of how to undertake basic UAV design calculations. Perform simple calculations that yield the properties (such as wing area, number of motors, propellant, etc.) for a small UAV Apply the idea through guided and independent learning activities. Demonstrate understanding through oral responses, written work or practical performance.
Essential Question(s)	What engineering, operational or safety principle is central to Demonstrate knowledge of how to undertake basic UAV design calculations. Perform simple calculations that yield the properties (such as wing area, number of motors, propellant, etc.) for a small UAV? How can evidence from models, diagrams, measurements, systems or real aviation examples help explain the concept? How can this knowledge be applied to make a safe, efficient or technically sound aviation/aerospace decision?
Pedagogical Strategies	Collaborative Learning Experiential Learning Problem-Based Learning Talk for Learning Model/Diagram-Based Learning Investigation and Simulation Design Thinking Risk/Scenario Analysis
Teaching & Learning Resources	Aviation/Aerospace reference materials Whiteboard/markers Learners' notebooks Relevant diagrams/charts/models Paper/card model materials Simple airflow/flight demonstration materials where available UAV/drone images, models or safe simulator resources UAV component diagrams
Key Notes on Differentiation
Content	Use labelled diagrams, simplified system maps, physical/paper models, vocabulary prompts and worked examples for learners who need support. Extend advanced learners with design trade-offs, calculations, fault analysis, mission planning or deeper system comparisons.
Process	Use mixed-ability groups with rotating engineering roles such as observer, recorder, modeller, presenter or safety checker. Where specialist aviation equipment is unavailable, use curriculum-aligned diagrams, simulations, videos, paper models and locally available materials.
Product	Allow appropriate evidence such as labelled diagrams, timelines, flowcharts, calculations, experiment records, model aircraft/UAV concepts, safety plans or presentations. Assess technical accuracy, safety awareness, engineering reasoning, communication, teamwork and ability to justify decisions.
Success Criteria	Learners use correct subject vocabulary. Learners complete the main task with reasonable accuracy. Learners explain or demonstrate how the concept applies in a new situation.
Homework	Complete a short application task connected to the week's learning indicator.

Lesson Activities
Stage	Teacher Activity	Learner Activity	Assessment / DoK
Starter10 minutes	Show a tool, drawing, system, product or workplace scenario linked to design and fabrication of uavs and ask learners to identify the task or problem.	Share prior knowledge, listen to peers and record the lesson question in their notebooks.	Not provided.
Activity 115 minutes	Demonstrate design and fabrication of uavs using a diagram, tool, material sample, process chart or safe practical example.	Observe the demonstration, identify tools or steps and record safety points.	Ask learners to identify the correct tool, process, safety rule or design feature.
Activity 220 minutes	Guide learners to plan, measure, assemble, test, troubleshoot or evaluate a task related to design and fabrication of uavs.	Complete the guided practical or analysis task while checking accuracy and safety.	Check the task for accuracy, safe procedure and clear explanation.
Activity 310 minutes	Give a technical problem and ask learners to select a suitable method, tool or design choice.	Apply the method to the new problem and justify the technical choice.	Use a short exit task on choosing the right process or tool for another technical task.

Lesson Closure

Summarise design and fabrication of uavs and correct one common misconception using learner examples. State one thing learned and complete the exit response.

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