{"id":97,"date":"2016-03-17T13:31:55","date_gmt":"2016-03-17T13:31:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/glowblogs\/academy9\/?page_id=97"},"modified":"2023-01-10T14:21:58","modified_gmt":"2023-01-10T14:21:58","slug":"engineering","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/glowblogs\/academy9\/lessons\/engineering\/","title":{"rendered":"Engineering"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The are many types of engineering, Mechanical, Electrical, Civil and Chemical being the main ones you may have heard about. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the A9 dualling project there are over 800 people employed to work in various disciplines and a number of those are engineers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some of the types of engineers are water engineer, transport engineer, geotechnical engineer, highways engineer, structural engineer, bridge engineer, electrical engineer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With the exception of the electrical engineers all of these engineers will have studied to gain a civil engineering qualification. For more information on careers related to the A9 see our careers page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Below there are a number of possible lesson plans to help teach some engineering concepts in the context of the A9 dualling project. The possible Es and Os which could be covered by these are listed next to the resource.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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9 Facts (P5-P7 level 2 CfE)<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

9 Facts is fun interactive numbers game. Each pupil\/group of pupils get a board with numbers on it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The teacher reads out the numbered facts about the A9 dualling project and if the pupils have the number they put a counter on it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

First to fill up the board and shout \u2018A9\u2019 wins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Es and Os, MNU 2-02a, LIT 2-06a, LIT 2-09a, LIT 2-10a<\/em>   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Think Like An Engineer Activity (P5-P7 level 2 CfE)<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

\u2018Think Like An Engineer\u2019 is an activity which gives a real insight into the role of an engineer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this activity you will look at road route options and what information engineers use to find out the best option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Es and Os, HWB 2-20a, MNU 2-20a, MNU 2-20b, MNU 2-03a, SOC 2-08a, SOC 2-08b, TCH 2-02a, TCH 2-13a, TCH 2-12a<\/em>.                <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Traffic Data Analysis Activity (P4-P7 level 1\/2 CfE)<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Transport Scotland carry out regular monitoring of traffic on the A9. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This activity involves analysing the traffic data in an Excel spreadsheet in order to answer questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Es and Os, MNU 1-20a\/2-20a   <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How to build a \u2018core\u2019 piece of road (P5-P7 level 2 CfE)<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

If you would like to learn about the different layers that make up a road, this activity is for you! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some of the words are tricky so use the glossary to help you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Es and Os, TCH 2-10a, TCH 2-12a, SCN 2-17a<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Bridge Building (P5-P7 level 2 CfE)<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

This activity will teach you the strongest shape to build a bridge with. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You will use trusses to build the edges of your bridge then the fun bit; testing how much weight your bridge can hold!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Es and Os, TCH 2-09a, TCH2-12a<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Traffic Data Analysis Activity (S1-S6)<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Transport Scotland carry out regular monitoring of traffic on the A9. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This activity involves analysing the traffic data in an Excel spreadsheet in order to answer questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Es and Os, MNU 4-20a<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How Technology Is Used In Our Roads (S2 upwards)<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

This document provides a short outline of how technology is used on our roads. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This could be useful for STEM teachers trying to engage their class and provide context or by pupils as the beginning of a research study.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Es and Os, TCH2-05a, 3-05a 4-05a <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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3D CAD Modelling In Road Construction (S3 upwards)<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

This is an interactive activity that gives insight into how engineers produce 3D visualisations of their designs, as can be seen here:<\/p>\n\n\n\n