Project
I am excited for the semester-long project I have been assigned, where I will have the chance to apply my creativity, knowledge of fluid mechanics concepts, and skills to work with people from my own discipline and other disciplines. Our team has been hired by the company “Engineering is for all” to design and develop learning products for kids in 4th or 5th grade in the Hampton Roads area. We will be working closely with a group of education students to develop an engineering lesson plan around the learning product we create.
Our team developed an interactive system to educate 4th and 5th-grade students on the application of fluid mechanics principles in designing and creating an airfoil. As a team, we first trained the education students on the concepts of lift, drag, and Bernoulli’s principle as they apply to the aerodynamics of a wing. Subsequently, I simplified these concepts for the kids. The interdisciplinary team then collaborated on creating a comprehensive PowerPoint presentation that demonstrated the design, manufacturing, and testing processes of the airfoil.
We used our knowledge of fluid mechanics to guide the education students in designing a lesson plan that incorporated hands-on activities. The lesson plan covered the principles of lift and drag, the function of the airfoil, and how to design and build one. The students were provided with materials to build their own airfoil and then test it in a wind tunnel.
By working in a team setting, we leveraged each discipline’s expertise to create a comprehensive and engaging lesson plan that integrated engineering and education concepts. Through this project, I was able to enhance my communication and collaboration skills while applying my knowledge of fluid mechanics to a real-world problem.
Let us look deeper into the project in the following PowerPoint
On the next page you can look and see our actual presentation used .. CHECK IT OUT!!
