C2C+ projects
Genesis Uninhabited Air Vehicle (UAV) Challenge Project
In 2011 RAAF and Lockheed Martin Australia worked with students from C2C high schools on the Genesis UAV Project, a Challenge that is designed to promote aircraft trades, engineering and science through project-based learning.
The objectives of this project are to:
- Promote students' interest in Engineering & Science via experimental learning
- Provide valuable experience to students in the design, construction and operation of UAVs
- Challenge the current paradigms about electronics and air vehicles
- Inform students about engineering disciplines and test and evaluation programs
- And…HAVE FUN!!!
In 2011 the Genesis UAV Challenge students learned to fly their UAV, fit their UAV with specified sensors, collect and interpret data to set specifications. The six participating schools - Riverton & District High School, Seaton High School, Craigmore High School, Temple Christian College, Banksia Park International High School and Valley View Secondary School - submitted their technical reports to the judges and took part in a flight demonstration.
The Challenge culminated in presentations by the six schools to a panel of judges at the C2C Expo on 9 November 2011 and the anouncement at the Expo of Valley View Secondary School as winner of the 2011 Genesis Challenge.
Visit our Teachers Resources pages to view the UAV 2011 Challenge Requirements
Download Messenger Press Article on UAV Project
As a lead in to the UAV Challenge for middle school students, Introduction to UAV has been created by two post graduate students from the University of South Australia. This project prepares students for the senior UAV Challenge through introductory design and build of a UAV.
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Suburban Wetlands Acquisition and Telemetry (SWAT) Project
In 2011 BAE Systems once again worked with C2C schools on the SWAT Project. The aim of this project is to create a vehicle which can be directed to a specific location, conduct water sampling and map and log the data for further analysis to monitor the health of the wetlands.
In 2011 the project commenced with an induction day at UniSA and students went on to work on their projects with the support of mentors from BAE Systems.
Valley View Secondary School was announced as the winner of the 2011 SWAT Challenge at the C2C Expo on 9 November 2011.
Visit our Teachers Resources pages for more information on the SWAT Project
Holden Cruze Challenge
Following the GM Holden Vehicle Tracking project held in 2009 and 2010, a new C2C+ project was piloted in 2011 by GM Holden.
The Holden Cruze Challenge comprises a simple build and race competition using a supplied chassis component pack and body that needs only limited modification. Focus is on the process required to assemble the race car in the most efficient manner.
The competition uses automotive/manufacturing industry specific requirements that students recognised when they visited GM Holden's manufacturing plant at Elizabeth as part of this project experience.
Student teams are required to produce a technical report detailing the design cycle, provide an oral report on the day of competition and compile a YouTube video.
The culmination of the competition was at the 2011 C2C Expo, where all participating teams took part in the final challenge and Endeavour College was announced as the winner of the inaugural Holden Cruze Challenge.
UAV
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SWAT Induction Day
Valley View Secondary School test their hovercraft
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