Section 1 EO M240.01 – EXPLORE CURRENT ADVANCEMENTS IN AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGY
Resources needed for the delivery of this lesson are listed in the lesson specification located in A-CR-CCP-802/PG-001, Chapter 4. Specific uses for said resources are identified throughout the Instructional Guide within the TP for which they are required.
Review the lesson content and become familiar with the material prior to delivering the lesson.
Research current advancements in aerospace technology and collect information for this lesson from newspapers, magazine, journals or Websites. The following Websites may be useful for this research:
www.space.gc.ca.
www.space.com.
www.nasa.gov.
www.cbc.ca.
www.ctv.net.
The instructor is not limited to the suggested list for Website research.
Copy information cards located at Annex A.
On the parade night before the instruction of this EO, ask the cadets to research current advancements in aerospace technology and bring their findings to the class the following week. Encourage them to collect information from the news, magazines, journals and/or Websites.
An in-class activity was chosen for this lesson as it is an interactive way to present advancements in aerospace technology and stimulate an interest among cadets.
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By the end of this lesson the cadet shall have explored current advancements in aerospace technology.
It is important for cadets to know how aerospace technology has impacted what we observe and continue to learn about space and how this technology has aided in the development of inventions on Earth. Exploring current advancements in aerospace technology may allow cadets to further broaden their knowledge of space and future technologies.
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Teaching point 1
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Conduct an Activity To Explore Current Advancements in Aerospace
Technology
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Time: 25 min
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Method: In-Class Activity
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We have all heard that technology developed for the space program has affected our lives. But ask ten people on the street what advancements in space technology have had the most impact on Earth-bound humans, and many will likely recall commercials for an orange-flavoured breakfast drink. A few more may remember other commercials for ballpoint pens that can write upside down.
You might be surprised to learn that you actually have seen commercials for more far-reaching space-based technologies or perhaps had the life of a loved-one saved by another spun-off space technology item.
You might have even received some of them as holiday gifts.
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For this activity the cadets shall present their findings that they collected over the past week. Cadets may also brainstorm new advancements that they may have heard about in the media over the past year. |
The objective of this activity is to have the cadet explore current advancements in aerospace technology.
Information cards.
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1.Divide cadets into groups of no more than four.
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In addition to the cadets’ findings see Annex A for advancements from the past or use information that was researched and brought to class. |
2.Have cadets take two minutes to share with their groups information they were able to find about current advancements in aerospace technology.
3.Each group must take five minutes to choose and review an advancement they have researched or an advancement from Annex A to present to the whole class.
4.Each group will have 3 minutes to present their advancement to the class.
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After the activity, if time allows, identify additional advancements from the past using the information cards located at Annex A. |
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What is a current advancement in aerospace technology that has impacted Earth today?
What advancement in aerospace technology is of most interest to you and why?
What is a current technology item in use today designed by the Canadian Space Agency?
A current advancement in aerospace technology that has impacted Earth today is (any of the following):
satellite radio,
video image stabilization and registration,
satellite TV,
DeBakey blood pump,
global positioning system (GPS),
temper foam,
advanced communications technology,
fire-resistant aircraft seats,
excimer angioplasty system, and
liquid-cooled garments, etc.
This response can be any advancement in aerospace technology that is of interest to the cadet.
A technology item designed by the Canadian Space Agency is:
The Canadarm,
The Canadarm2, or
Any other technology designed by the Canadian Space Agency.
The cadets’ participation in the exploration of current advancements in aerospace technology activity will serve as the confirmation of this lesson.
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Exploring advancements in aerospace technology will familiarize the cadets with technology developed for space that has had an impact on Earth. The knowledge gained in this lesson will assist in stimulating an interest in aerospace technology in the Air Cadet Program.
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C3-110 Space.com. (2006). Space on Earth: How Technology Transfer Benefits Humanity. Retrieved 27 February 2007, from http://www.space.com/businesstechnollogy/technology/tech_halloframe_030101-1.html.
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