I take the calculations that they would normally be doing in Year 10 physics or maths and then apply them to an aviation context.
— Bridget
School name: Santa Maria College
Teacher: Jacinta Deylen
Year Level: Years 8, 9 and 10
STEM Professional: Bridget Hosking
STEM Professional occupation: Air Traffic Controller
Australian Curriculum links:
Mathematics
- Number and Algebra - Real numbers (ACMNA188, ACMNA208)
- Number and Algebra - Patterns and Algebra (ACMNA234)
- Number and Algebra - Linear and non-linear relationships (ACMNA235)
- Statistics and Probability - Chance (ACMSP246)
- Measurement and Geometry – Pythagoras and trigonometry (ACMMG245)
Science
- Science Understanding - Physical Science (ACSSU229)
Technologies
- Design and technologies - Knowledge and understanding (ACTDEK043)
General capabilities
- Numeracy
- Information and Communication Technology
- Critical and Creative Thinking
The views expressed here are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of the Australian Government Department of Education, Skills and Employment or the Australian Government Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources.
I take the calculations that they would normally be doing in Year 10 physics or maths and then apply them to an aviation context.
— Bridget
School name: Santa Maria College
Teacher: Jacinta Deylen
Year Level: Years 8, 9 and 10
STEM Professional: Bridget Hosking
STEM Professional occupation: Air Traffic Controller
Australian Curriculum links:
Mathematics
- Number and Algebra - Real numbers (ACMNA188, ACMNA208)
- Number and Algebra - Patterns and Algebra (ACMNA234)
- Number and Algebra - Linear and non-linear relationships (ACMNA235)
- Statistics and Probability - Chance (ACMSP246)
- Measurement and Geometry – Pythagoras and trigonometry (ACMMG245)
Science
- Science Understanding - Physical Science (ACSSU229)
Technologies
- Design and technologies - Knowledge and understanding (ACTDEK043)
General capabilities
- Numeracy
- Information and Communication Technology
- Critical and Creative Thinking
The views expressed here are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of the Australian Government Department of Education, Skills and Employment or the Australian Government Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources.