The Sky’s the Limit 11-14
Ever thought about robots that fly? Unmanned Arial Vehicles (UAVs) are revolutionising the way we work in industry, healthcare and wildlife conservation. In this challenge, learners explore how engineers design, adapt, and test UAVs and use creative problem-solving to prototype their own aerial solutions.
How do some things fly better than others?
Learners explore the concept of systems thinking by examining how the different parts of a paper aeroplane work together to achieve flight. They investigate how changes or failures in one part can affect the performance of the entire system.
How can engineers design flying systems that launch, glide, and land safely in challenging environments?
Learners explore the different types and uses of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs). Focusing on one element of flight, learners create a prototype launch, lift or landing system.
How do engineers make ‘things’ work better?
Learners focus on problem finding and improving as they modify their prototypes using a systematic method, controlling variables, making detailed observations and recording their findings. Engineers test, tweak and triumph!
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) adopted by all United Nations Member States in 2015, provide a shared blueprint for peace and prosperity for people and the planet, now and into the future. These sessions support Goals 9 and 15, which aim to build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation; to protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss.
