The Evolution of aircraft engines

Subject

Science – Physical sciences

Tour Description

Aligned with the WA Science Curriculum (Year 8 Physical Sciences), this program explores kinetic energy, heat transfer, and technological evolution by exploring the fascinating world of aircraft engines.

Highlights

  • Curriculum integration: Focus on kinetic energy, heat transfer, and technological evolution of aircraft engines.
  • Hands-on learning: Combines guided tours with self-directed activities (drawing and labelling diagrams, recording data and data analysis).
  • Historical context: Discussion of key engineers and aviators.
  • Formative assessment: Includes worksheets for observation, diagram labelling, and data analysis – ideal for formative assessment.

Activities

  • Identify and classify different aircraft engine types.
  • Explain kinetic energy and transformation of heat and gasses in engines.
  • Analyse historical contributions to aviation technology.
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  • Year Group

    Year 8

  • Number of Students

    Capacity 30 Students

  • Number of Teachers

    Min. 2

Schedule

Time Slot
Group A
Group B
1 hour
10-11 AM
Guided tour of museum engines and aircraft with Education Program Specialist. (15 students + min. 1 teacher).
Self-guided activities work-booklet requiring independent learning, observation skills, drawing and labelling diagrams, and note-taking. (15 students + min. 1 teacher).
45 minutes
11:00-11:45 AM
Recess/ Lunch break
Recess/ Lunch break
1 hour
11:45-12:45PM
Self-guided activities work-booklet requiring independent learning, observation skills, drawing and labelling diagrams, and note-taking. (15 students + min. 1 teacher).
Guided Tour of museum engines and aircraft with Education Program Specialist. (15 students + min. 1 teacher).

Curriculum Outcome Statements

Year Group
Scope and sequence of the mandated curriculum content for implementation 2026
Year 8

Physical sciences

  • Different forms of energy can be classified as either kinetic or potential energy, energy transformations and transfers cause change within systems.

Processing and analysis

  • Construct appropriate representations, including tables, graphs, models and mathematical relationships, to organise and process data and information.

Important Information

Accessibility

Please email the museum to let us know if you have any accessibility needs museum@raafawa.org.au

Resources

All education resources will be provided.

First Aid

Please BYO First Aid Kit.

Bags/lunches

Student bags/lunches/water-bottles can be stored in a small shed. Do not bring valuables.

Food & Drink

Food and drink are not permitted inside the Museum. A grassy area out the front is perfect for a recess/lunch break. Tables and chairs are also available.

COVID-19

We ask you to refrain from visiting the Museum if you are feeling unwell.

Shoes

It is required that all students, staff and supervisors wear closed-in shoes.

Busses

Busses cannot park onsite. Drop-off & pick-up only.

Numbers

If you have more students, please email remie.paulik@raafawa.org.au for a special request.

Tailored

This course can be tailored to suit specific year groups or requests. Please email remie.paulik@raafawa.org.au for a special request.

Adult Supervision

The following supervision ratios are required for all education groups visiting the museum.

  • Years K-2, minimum 1 adult to 5 students.
  • Years 3-6, minimum 1 adult per 10 students.
  • Years 7-10, minimum 1 teacher per 15 students.
  • Years 11-12, minimum 1 teacher per small group.
Duty of Care

The responsibility of students remains with the education staff from the visiting school or educational organisation.

How to Book

Bookings can be made online through the booking link & credit card payment is required at the time of online booking.

If the option for an invoice is required for your booking, please call the museum on 08 9311 4470 or get in touch with our Education specialist, Remie at education@raafawa.org.au.

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