RSC Junior School Information Booklet 2022

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2022 Junior School Course InformationROBOTICSSubject DescriptionThe course is designed to introduce students to the skills and knowledge involved in robotics. Using robot kitsand software they will learn how to design and build robotic contraptions for specific purposes. As well they willwrite programs to achieve those purposes. This will develop skills in problem solving, logical thinking and basicengineering design. Students will work in groups of two or three per kit, which will require them to develop thecollaborative skills necessary when working with other students.Through a range of activities, each student will discover how to utilise available technology to develop digitalsolutions for specific tasks. They will also research the many ways robotics is being used in the world aroundthem.TechnologyTIMBER JOINERY & CONSTRUCTIONSubject DescriptionThis unit focuses on the students being able to write a design brief, gain knowledge about timber and jointselection and create a model that is sustainable and fashionable. It is intended that the students will explore thedesign processes through investigation, production, model evaluation and modern joining techniques. It isintended that the main choice of material comes from a sustainable source such as re-growth forest or reclaimedmaterial.METAL ART & DESIGNSubject descriptionIn this unit, students will focus on repurposing an existing metal item into garden art or wall art. Where possible,students will use old engine parts, plough and machinery parts and other related material to design andconstruct a garden or outside wall feature. These projects will be constructed using various metal fabricatingtechniques.SHEET METALSubject DescriptionThis unit focuses on the students being able to write a design brief, gain knowledge about metal and jointselection and create a model that is sustainable and functional. It is intended that the students will explore thedesign processes through investigation, production, model evaluation and modern joining techniques. It isintended that the main choice of material comes from a sustainable source such as recycled or reclaimedmaterial.Rochester Secondary College Page | 28
2022 Junior School Course InformationADVANCED WOODWORK & DESIGNSubject DescriptionStudents will develop a design brief around a project of their choice, exploring the design process throughprimary and secondary research. Using material form as sustainable source is highly recommended. Once theprojects design is completed, each student will construct their project using a variety of joints, tools andpowered equipment.WELDING & MACHININGSubject descriptionIn this unit, students are introduced to welding, the metal lathe and the metal milling machine. Students willhave a wide choice of work depending on their individual interest and expertise. They are able to constructprojects using the metal lathe, metal mill, Arc and MIG welding machine. A major requirement is thedevelopment of a design brief which will be used as the basis to construct a model. Models can include but notlimited to: small BBQ plate, BBQ utensils and engineers hammer.SMALL MOTORS AND SYSTEMS INVESTIGATIONSSubject DescriptionStudents will use school engines to investigate how combustion engines operate using a combination of theoryand practical tasks. This includes striping down and rebuilding a motor and then bringing in your own motor forinvestigation, tune up or repairs. This course will cover both 2 and 4 cycle / stroke engines and how they operate.Food StudiesFOOD AND FIBRE PRODUCTIONSubject DescriptionWith greater autonomy, students identify the sequences and steps involved in design tasks. They develop plansto manage design tasks, including safe and responsible use of materials and tools, and apply management plansto successfully complete design tasks. Students establish safety procedures that minimise risk and manage aproject with safety and efficiency in mind when producing designed solutions. Students will have a focus onhealthy eating and nutrition by looking at their own lives and what dietary changes they can make to food itemsand their diets.Rochester Secondary College Page | 29
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