Engineering Key Stage 3

Year 7

Year 7 Curriculum Week Topics
1 Students will be introduced to engineering and what careers can stem from it. Students will then analyse a design brief and conduct independent research into Formula 1 cars.
2 Students will study aerodynamics and streamlining, focusing on how air moves past different shapes. Students will look at drag, lift, thrust and weight and conduct independent research into how different modes of transportation use streamlining and aerodynamics in their design.
3 Students will be introduced to isometric drawing – both freehand and using CAD software. Students will learn about why we use isometric drawing and identify the differences between CAD designing and freehand designing.
4 Students will be introduced to the iterative design process. They will then begin to model some initial designs and then translating it into a sketched/ rendered design. Students will evaluate the success of their design at each stage and develop and improve with each iteration.
5 Students will be introduced to the vacuum forming process and how we can work safety within the workshop. The students will focus on health and safety and learn about hazards, risks and control measures.
6 Students will begin to create their final design. Students will create a mould that can be vacuum formed to create their final, aerodynamic car. Students will learn about the different tools and equipment that we will use to create this mould.
7 Students will begin to look at the origins and sources of polymers. They will look at the types of polymers we have used throughout the project and identify their appearance, uses and characteristics. Students will then conduct independent research to investigate the impact polymers have on the environment.
8 Students will continue to create their moulds and vacuum form when completed. They will then decorate their final car with vinyl stickers to add personalisation to their design.
9 Students will test and evaluate their final car design based on aerodynamics and creativity. Students will use self-evaluation and peer assessment to identify areas of strength and improvement.

 

Year 8

Year 8 Curriculum Overview Week Topics
1 Renewable sources of energy
Understand the different types of renewable energy available
Theory and research lesson in different sectors
Lesson will continue next week for presentations
2 Renewable sources of energy
To evaluate your research and apply your understanding to the presentation.
Presentation lesson
3 Components and Ohms Law
To recognise different components and how Ohms Law works
Theory lesson with maths
Worksheet with differentiated math questions on ohms law
4 Circuit Building
To recognise different components and build a working circuit
Using YENKA on PC’s to build several differentiated circuits
5 Speaker,
To be able to follow a manufacturing plan and use various tools to safely create a circuit.
Practical
6 All about the sound
To analyse existing products and identify the features you will use for your own ideas.
Design Ideas for own product
7 Soldering
To follow a plan to complete a good quality product
Practical
Final design improved using DIRT feedback
8 Lets get joining
To follow a plan to complete a good quality product
Test the product in its environment and gain customer feedback
Practical lesson
9 Engineering Products
To identify the key features of an engineering product
Theory lesson, to describe a suitable material that could be used in the chosen product

 

Year 9

Year 9 Curriculum Overview Week Themes
1 Students will be introduced to engineering and what careers can stem from it. Student will then conduct independent research and focus on two of the engineering sectors to understand the roles and responsibilities held within them.
2 Students will learn about how steel is produced. Student will also learn about the different propeties, uses and composition of different metals.
3 Students will learn how to analyse existing products using ACCESSFM. They will look at exisitng products to understand their suitability to the customer and help to product ideas for initial designs.
4 Students will create several initial designs using freehand sketching. Students will evaluate their designs and identify areas for improvement to create a developed design which can be developed into a final template.
5 Students will the introduced to CAD software – 2D design. They will use their final design from the previous lesson and recreate it using CAD. Students will learn about the benefits of using CAD and CAM to improve accuracy and add additional detailing to their designs via engraving.
6 Students will continue to create their final designs using CAD software. Students who finish their template will be introduced to pewter casting. Students will be advised on the health and safety guidance surrounding the use of the casting system.
7 Students will learn about how to cast pewter safetly. Students will then continue to manufacture their final pewter pendant.
8 Students will evaluate their progress throughout the project. They will reflect on how well they feel they have performed in both the practical and knowledge tasks. Students will test and evaluate their final pendants and identify any areas of strength and improvement.
9 Students will respond to feedback given by the teacher on their project as a whole. Students will also be advised on what to expect if they were to choose Engineering at KS4.