SecondaryF1 in SchoolsThe F1 in Schools Technology Challenge is an engineering and design action-learning project for high school students. F1 in Schools - Australia is an initiative of Re-Engineering Australia Foundation. In conjunction with F1inSchools UK, REA has played an important and strategic role in the programs development across the globe. Student teams use world class technologies to Design, Analyse, Collaborate, Manufacture, Test and Race a miniature F1 car of the future. From School, Regional and State Competitions, the challenge culminates in the Australian National Final with the best teams and their teachers winning a trip to represent Australia at the F1 in Schools World Championships. The challenge is multi-faceted and multidisciplinary. It inspires students to collaborate with industry partners within the context of their projects to learn about engineering principles such as physics, aerodynamics, design, manufacture, leadership/teamwork, media skills and project management, and apply them in a practical, imaginative, competitive and exciting way. Just like real enterprise projects, they must also incorporate marketing and team presentation activities. The project was established to generate excitement and raise awareness of careers, trades and professions related to science, math, design, engineering and manufacturing, as well as teaching students valuable social, employability and technical skills enabling them to 'take on the world'! |
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