Length: Semester

Recommended background: None

Content:

F1 in Schools is a specialist STEM course designed to develop teamwork, problem-solving, marketing and management skills through the designing, making and testing of a CO2 Formula 1 race car.

The team of students follows a series of video resources to design and machine the car body using high level computer-aided design/drawing software. Students will use basic computer-aided manufacturing software to write machine code to produce My First Car.

During this course, students will have the opportunity to:

• Use CFD (Computational Fluid Design) and FEA (Finite Element Analysis) software to test the structure of the design
• Test the CO2 F1 car on the track to adjust design to improve speed
• Be introduced to the concept of motion and aerodynamic principles
• Develop project management skills through the production of the F1 car, portfolios, team branding and trade display to present their learning and outcomes to the wider community

It is possible for students to form teams to compete at the state F1 in Schools finals, held at the Royal Adelaide Show in September each year.

Assessment:

Students’ performance will be determined according to the subject’s Achievement Standards as outlined in the framework of the Australian Curriculum. Grades A to E will be used for reporting purposes.

• Documented evidence through the final portfolios
• Documented testing results
• Finished F1 car and CAD files