In Year 10 Systems Engineering, students continue to learn and explore Mechanical principles and Electronics concepts. Students learn to analyse real-world problems, consider various factors and constraints, and apply engineering principles to create engineered solutions to identified problems. Students will utilise the VEX Robot kit, 3D Printing technology, and Arduino microcontrollers during this course. The course covers topics in Mechanical and Electro-technological Systems. Through theoretical study and practical projects, students gain skills in critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration, preparing them for further VCE studies and careers in engineering, technology, and ICT fields.
In partaking in the design process, students consider the suitability of their ideas, designed solutions and processes. They communicate and document their projects and work both independently and collaboratively during the production process and adjust plans when necessary to produce a digital portfolio of completed work.
Specific concepts covered this term: Mechanical Advantage, Simple Machines, CAD and 3D printing
Ways you’ll learn these concepts include Practical building, testing and evaluating a variety of classical machines, performing calculations, and utilising CAD software to design 3D models.
How you’ll show your learning this term: working individually and in small groups to produce testable models of simple machines using the VEX technology platform. You will also design and produce a variety of solutions to design challenges using both practical materials and digital platforms.
Specific concepts covered this term: Electricity, Common electronic components including resistors, Ohm’s Law and its applications, and coding of electronic devices (Microbit platform)
Ways you’ll learn these concepts include performing calculations to explore the applications of Ohm’s law, investigating a variety of electronic components, design and coding both physical and digital electronic circuits.
How you’ll show your learning this term: working individually and in small groups to produce testable models of electronic circuits (both physical circuits and digital simulations). You will also design and produce a variety of solutions to design challenges using both practical materials and digital platforms.
Assessment 1: Evaluation and Modification of an existing design (VEX Speedbot) using Mechanical Principles, CAD and 3D modelling.
Assessment 2: Development of an Electrotechnical solution to an identified need/issue/opportunity.
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