Newton Gezici Bilim Atölyesi

Up in the Air with Numbers - Full-Day (5 hrs)

Recommended for: 13-16 years

5h + prep and post work

3176

In this module the students receive a mission from the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre (JRCC) located in Bodø, Norway. They will assist with the observation of various locations to help establish priorities for an ongoing rescue mission. The students will become confident flight navigators by planning their flight themselves, including carrying out the necessary mathematical calculations using units, distance, speed, and time. They will work in pairs and crews to carry out their mission by flying the route in flight simulators.

An important mission is waiting at the Newton Flight Academy! The students start the day in the amphitheatre, when an urgent video message from the Joint Rescue Command Centre (JRCC) and Squadron 330 interrupts the Newton Teacher's introduction session. The students then prepare to solve the tasks required to complete their mission. The group of students is divided into three crews: Alpha, Bravo, and Charlie. Each crew will be carrying out flight missions in different areas and thus need to co-operate to succeed. There are three pairs of students in each crew (e.g., there should be six members of each crew).

 

The module consists of 5 activities:

  1. We explore distance, speed, and time. The students work in pairs to explore various tasks related to distance, speed, and time. They present and sum up their work in a plenary session.
  2. Flight plan preparations. Plenary work with time and navigation.
  3. Flight plan. The crews each make their flight plan. This includes measuring distances, calculating time, and setting the correct course. 
  4. Flight practice. The students are allowed to practice flying before carrying out their mission.
  5. We fly! The mission is carried out in simulators. The students fly in pairs. They observe and document chosen locations, discuss their priorities, and report to the Head of Training (the Newton Teacher) after the end of their flight. The Newton Teacher (NT) is in charge of preparing the students for the mission. The flight training and the mission itself are supported and guided by instructors from the Newton Flight Academy.

 

This module requires simulators.