Abstract
Reference: Case Study CPM 802
Classroom Practice: Year 11 Materials Technology
Title: Street Luge
Duration: Whole year
Teachers: Steve Andrew, Lawrence Manders, Michael Johansen
Overview
Street luge is an extreme sport that involves riding a wheeled sledge or 'luge' down a paved road or course in a lying position – speeds of up to 115km/h are often reached. St John's College-Hamilton Technology teachers, Steve Andrew and Lawrence Manders, and Morrinsville College Technology teacher Michael Johansen jointly developed a luge unit, which involved their Year 11 Materials Technology students each designing, building, and race-testing a street luge. The unit was successful in meeting all its objectives: students were drawn to the challenge and met it using good technological practice; teachers enjoyed the obvious pleasure the unit gave students and the way it resulted in good learning outcomes.
- Collaborative planning and delivery
- Careful choice of context
- Student engagement and motivation
- High-quality outcomes