An exciting and innovative educational programme, F1® in Schools Thailand provides a dynamic and engaging learning experience that teaches STEM-based (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) essentials through the magnetic appeal of Formula 1. Students work together to design, build and race miniature F1 cars with the intent of qualifying for the F1® in Schools World Finals competition.
With the support of Summatic's online platform, F1® in Schools Thailand will be expanding the programme this year to also incorporate an online academic curriculum covering essential STEM topics and principles to prepare students for the F1® in Schools competition and for future pathways in engineering and more.
The Programme: F1 in Schools Thailand
F1® in Schools Thailand provides a multi-disciplinary educational challenge that inspires students to learn key STEM-based subject knowledge related to Formula 1 concepts such as physics, aerodynamics, design, and manufacturing.
The experience encourages students to develop critical skills such as communication, presentation and teamwork as they collaborate to design, develop and showcase miniature F1 cars. The goal of the programme is to make STEM subjects more engaging and accessible for students, equipping them with the foundations to excel later at university and in future career pathways.
The Competition: Racing Around the World
Driving students along throughout the programme is the exciting F1® in Schools Thailand competition, an event which brings together student teams who present and race the cars they have developed throughout the programme. Top performing teams qualify for a place for the World Finals Competition, which hosts teams from over 60 countries around the globe.
The World Finals event is held over several days and is managed by F1® in Schools. It includes scheduled social and competition activities with the aim of providing all participating students with an educational and personal ‘Experience of a Lifetime.’ Competing teams present and race their designed cars for a chance of being selected as World Champions of F1® in Schools.
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Several international schools in Thailand have successfully qualified and competed at the F1® in Schools World Finals event, including Harrow International School Bangkok, the American School of Bangkok, the Singapore International School, and notably, the Amnuay Sipla School, which placed sixth at the 2018 Finals.
The Academic Curriculum: What's in Store
Through online interactive lessons on the Summatic platform, F1® in Schools Thailand will be incorporating an academic curriculum that helps students to prepare for the F1® in Schools competition. The curriculum consists of chapters, subdivided into learning units, covering the STEM essentials with engineering themes relevant to Formula 1 racing.
These essentials include:
Engineering Principles: Students learn fundamental engineering principles such as aerodynamics, material science, mechanics and design. They then integrate and apply these concepts to designing and manufacturing their own miniature F1 cars to be raced at the competition events.
Design and Technology: The programme involves Computer-Aided Design (CAD) modelling and manufacturing techniques, allowing students to use software to design cars and manufacture them using Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machines or 3D printers.
Physics: Learning and applying the principles of motion, forces, energy and friction is essential for students to understanding the fundamentals of how to build their car to optimize its performance on the track.
Mathematics: Refining quantitative aptitude through lessons, students draw upon mathematics for a variety of purposes in the programme, including calculating dimensions, analysing data from test runs, optimizing designs and understanding race dynamics.
Research and Development: Students engage in extensive research to understand existing F1 technologies, innovations and trends throughout the programme. They do so to explore ways to improve the performance of their own designs through iterative testing and development.
The Fast Track to Futures in STEM
Learning, practising, and applying these essential principles throughout the programme on the Summatic platform, students will not only be preparing for success at the F1 competition but also for academic success at university and in future career endeavours related to the STEM fields.
Whether in the competition, future studies or future scientific and engineering pathways, F1® in Schools Thailand and Summatic are collaborating to ensure that students derive a comprehensive and holistic education that sets them on the fast track to success.