NET Scheme News 2023 Summer issue 44

Space exploration has always been a fascination for children and adults alike. At Tsing Yi Trade Association Primary School (TYTAPS), we designed and implemented various funandengagingactivities that leverageNational Security Education and introduce STEAM through English inour school curriculum. Throughour Space Tour, students explored how to fly a plane through the flight simulator, experienced gravity with Virtual Reality (VR) and coding with drones, and explored Space security through an Augmented Reality (AR) wall. In our experience, students developed a strong interest in scientific literacy, and they used innovative thinking, logic and problem-solving skills in an authentic and meaningful way. Flying a plane through the flight simulator With the use of the flight simulator, students learn about the physics and mechanics of flight through play. By sitting in the cockpit, students had full control of the plane’s instruments, including the control panels, the wheels, and the throttle. In thisway, they couldunderstand how each piece of equipment works. Students learnt the importance of piloting and how to fly a plane in space! Flying into Space! Experience gravity with VR In the TYTAPS Digital Lab, students put on their VR headsets to explore what an astronaut experiences in space. Through the roller coaster simulation, students experienced the sensation of freefalling and acceleration as the roller coaster zoomed around the track. These feelings are similar to those of an astronaut who experiences low and high levels of gravity when they are in a rocket. Coding with drones A drone may seem like a toy, but they allow students to learn about STEAM. Through blocked-based coding, students learn the fundamentals of programming and how drones fly. Students also explore how drones rotate and how they move forwards and backwards to fly to different cities in China. Understand Space security through an AR wall Our AR wall is dedicated to understanding the importance of space security through different milestones in Chinese space history and current space development. The blended learning of interactive games, videos and other online resource materials allows students to cultivate a sense of belonging to the country and enhance their national identity through technology. It was encouraging to see students participate actively in different immersive learning activities during our Space Tour. We are continually developing and enhancing our school’s curriculum by teaching STEAM through English and integrating National Security Education, and we encourage you to come and explore this journey with us too! Angel Ngai, English Panel Chair and Rocky Lam, NET, Tsing Yi Trade Association Primary School 18 NET Scheme News Issue 44 Printed by the Government Logistics Department 21st Century Conferece Space Tour