Ford Motor Company Australia have identified a problem associated with our state’s transport system – there is a fixed mindset around mobility.
People are reluctant to use public transport as the station is often some distance away from their destination or starting point.
Ford needs designers to create a product concept of a practical solution to help people to travel easily from a train or car park, to their final destination - making “The Last Mile”.
Students will apply the physics of motion in their undertaking of a design project to meet the Brief from Ford. They will learn science and design skills that are immediately useful to help them prepare their idea to present to Ford as a sales pitch.
Industry Partners
Suitable for
Years 7-10 + VCAL
Duration
8x 50min lessons and 2x days at GTS
Student Outcomes
Students will:
- Recognise and build empathy around the current state and future of mobility
- Interpret a project brief and apply design thinking as part of the creative process
- Consider the physics of motion, and the forces acting on a vehicle
- Ideate and create a concept for a smart mode of transport
- Develop a conceptual model or prototype using 3D CAD modelling
- Reflect on energy sources – fossil fuels, renewable energy or batteries
- Iterate a model or prototype to improve the design
- Create a presentation to reflect, communicate and pitch their idea
Curriculum Focus
- Science – Physics
- Mathematics
- Systems Engineering
- Design & Technologies
Program Overview
Find out more
If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us:
Paul D’Orio – Manager STEM Programs
E: pdorio@gordontafe.edu.au
P: 52250736
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