Demonstrate knowledge of leadership

1.1

Participate in classroom and/or TSA leadership activities.

1.2

Demonstrate knowledge of TSA mission, purpose, and motto.

1.3

Participate in classroom method of teach-learn-teach.

Identify, plan, and prepare for a future career

2.1

Develop a plan of study and a portfolio.

2.2

Participate in a job shadowing experience.

2.3

Research specific career benefits and requirements.

Demonstrate workplace safety

3.1

Demonstrate knowledge of power tool, welding, and chemical safety.

3.2

Demonstrate knowledge of redundancy.

3.3

Utilize shop safety procedures.

Demonstrate knowledge of skills in chosen area

4.1

Demonstrate knowledge of basic Aerodynamics.

4.2

Demonstrate knowledge of basic Aeronautics.

4.3

Demonstrate two construction skills used in aviation or aerospace.

Demonstrate appropriate workplace attitudes, ethics, and etiquette

5.1

Demonstrate knowledge of appropriate workplace language.

5.2

Demonstrate the ability to work in teams.

5.3

Identify actions, language, and attitudes which create a successful work environment.

Unit Title:

Suggested Length:

Safety         

10 hours

Standard & Benchmarks:

Aerospace 3.1, 3.2, and 3.3

Content:

Students will learn about lab and workplace safety issues, principles and procedures, safe use of lab tools and equipment, and risk reduction in flight and systems.

Suggested Student Performance/Product:

Students will complete worksheets and quizzes on safe practices. 

Suggested Resources:

Internet, safety codes, instructions sheets, videos, and MSDS sheets

Pre-AP Extensions:

Unit Title:

Suggested Length:

Aerodynamics and Aeronautics

15 hours

Standard & Benchmarks:

Aerospace 4.1 and 4.2

Content:

Students will learn about basic aerodynamics from wind tunnel exercises and chapter readings. Students will also learn about aeronautics using aircraft simulators, R/C model aircraft, chapter readings, FAA publications, industry representatives, and the internet.

Suggested Student Performance/Product:

Students will demonstrate the use of wind tunnel measurement tools and wing design capabilities. Students will demonstrate a basic comprehension of flight forces, flight control, and aircraft structures.

Suggested Resources:

FAA publications, wind tunnel, CAD programs, the internet, Aerospace textbook, industry publications, blueprints, and project materials

Pre-AP Extensions:

Unit Title:

Suggested Length:

Leadership  

20 hours

Standard & Benchmarks:

Aerospace 1.1, 1.2, and 1.3 

Content:

Students will learn about TSA, affiliate the chapter, select classroom leadership, and practice the teach-learn-teach principle. Students will create teams for competitive events or classroom projects.

Suggested Student Performance/Product:

Students will participate in the selection of classroom leadership, demonstrate performance of duties, and complete a teach-learn-teach activity. Student will practice team building.

Suggested Resources:

TSA Event Guide, Robert’s Rules of Order, team building exercises, and advisors.

Pre-AP Extensions:

Unit Title:

Suggested Length:

Careers                

15 hours

Standard & Benchmarks:

Aerospace 2.1, 2.2, and 2.3 

Content:

Students will develop a plan of study, portfolio, resume, participate in a job shadowing experience, and research career benefits and requirements.

Suggested Student Performance/Product:

Students will produce a plan of study, portfolio, and resume. Students will participate in job shadowing experiences.

Suggested Resources:

OKCIS website, other various internet sites, CareerTech publications on transportation, Career counselors, and Educational Institution and Industry representatives

Pre-AP Extensions:

Unit Title:

Suggested Length:

Skills and Fabrication                 

15 hours

Standard & Benchmarks:

Aerospace 4.3

Content:

Students will learn at least two fabrication skills used in the Aerospace industry. Students will practice reading skills with Aerospace content. Students will practice math skills related to industry blueprints.

Suggested Student Performance/Product:

Students will complete a classroom fabrication of a component or device used in aerospace. Quizzes, Readings, video demonstrations, and projects will also be used.

Suggested Resources:

Shop tools and supplies, Internet math exercises, sewing machines and supplies, library, and photo and video equipment and software.

Pre-AP Extensions:

Unit Title:

Suggested Length:

Workplace Relations 

15 hours

Standard & Benchmarks:

Aerospace 5.1, 5.2, and 5.3

Content:

Visits to worksites. Classroom visits from Industry and Education Representatives. Students will learn about positive Professional behavior in the workplace. Students will participate in team building activities. Students will analyze successful business models and cultures.

Suggested Student Performance/Product:

Students will complete research papers, questionnaires, discussion groups, and will model business.

Suggested Resources:

Company Representatives, Published Research, and Work groups

Pre-AP Extensions: