Margherita Robba

Laura Ruà

L’argomento
 MechPower è un corso di inglese specialistico per il settore Meccanica, Meccatronica ed Energia.
 
 I contenuti sono ordinati secondo criteri di graduale complessità concettuale e linguistica e vengono esplorati utilizzando le quattro abilità in modo omogeneo e integrato. I brani offrono un assortimento di stili, registri e livelli di difficoltà.
 
 La struttura
 MechPower è diviso in sette Moduli, ognuno dei quali è ripartito in un numero variabile di Unità.
 
 Ogni Unità è suddivisa in brevi Capitoli su due pagine – teoria ed esercizi – per favorire uno studio più parcellizzato e la scelta antologica da parte dell’insegnante. Brevi link (curiosità, ampliamenti, rimandi, attività o mini-approfondimenti) arricchiscono i brani per consentire una maggiore interattività. Un ricco apparato iconografico correda i brani di lettura, per ognuno dei quali è previsto un esauriente glossario.
 
 Al termine di ogni Unità è presente la seguente sezione:
 
 Mapping your mind: Mappa riepilogativa.
 Alla fine dei primi sei Moduli, il testo propone ulteriori attività:
 
 <ul><li>Vocabulary: Esercizi di revisione e consolidamento;
</li><li>Real-life skills: Compiti di realtà e collaborativi, lavori di gruppo con un taglio di tipo pratico calato nella realtà;
</li><li>Case study: Argomento di attualità corredato di esercizi mirati all’approfondimento e alla discussione;
</li><li>Clip: Breve clip tratta da film attinenti agli argomenti del Modulo;
</li><li>Citizenship: Attività che prendono spunto da contenuti dell’unità per agganciarsi a tematiche legate all’educazione civica e alla cittadinanza.</li></ul>

Module 1 - Materials

Unit 1.1 • Properties of materials

Unit 1.2 • Metals

Unit 1.3 • Non-metals

Vocabulary

Real-life skills

Case study - Coolant recycling at the Ford automatic transmission new product centre

Clip film - X-Men Origins: Wolverine

Citizenship - Sustainable development

Module 2 - Shaping and joining materials

Unit 2.1 • Shaping materials conventionally

Unit 2.2 • Shaping materials unconventionally

Unit 2.3 • Joining materials

Case study - 3D printed parts of a space vehicle

Clip film - Star Wars: The Force Awakens

Citizenship - Machine tools: safety at work

Module 3 - Mechatronics

Unit 3.1 • Digital electronics

Unit 3.2 • Automation

Unit 3.3 • Robotics

Case study - How robotic automation supports new lines of business

Clip film - The Imitation Game

Citizenship - EU human-centric approach to Artificial Intelligence

Module 4 - Engineering

Unit 4.1 • Designing

Unit 4.2 • Engines and motors

Unit 4.3 • Main parts of a car

Case study - EV batteries reuse and recycle

Clip film - Black Panther

Citizenship - EU CO2 emission performance standards for new heavy-duty vehicles

Module 5 - Think green

Unit 5.1 • Fuels

Unit 5.2 • Energy sources

Unit 5.3 • A green world

Case study - Artistic creations with e-waste

Clip film - Dark Waters

Citizenship - For a better tomorrow, save energy today

Module 6 - Energy

Unit 6.1 • Basic principles and fluids

Unit 6.2 • Water supply

Unit 6.3 • Heating and cooling systems

Case study - Leaf community: the first eco-sustainable community in Italy

Clip film - Dune

Citizenship - I nternational Organization for Standardization - ISO

Module 7 - Cross-curricular topics

History & Humanities

Civic education & PCTO

Glossary

Citizenship sUstaiNaBle DeVelOPMeNt Sustainable development is development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. 13 O R D W S read the text and transform the given words into suitable ones to fill in the gaps. Sustainability time without 5. ........................................... NEGLECT any The term sustainability is broadly used to of them. For example, a business is sustainable indicate programmes, initiatives and actions when it: aimed at the 1. ............................................ PRESERVE of a   Is profitable and growing; particular resource. However, it actually refers to   Cares about its employees by paying four distinct areas: human, social, economic and 6. ........................................... REASON salaries, offering 2. ............................................ ENVIRONMENT known as benefits and education; the four pillars of sustainability. The 4 Ps represent Cares about the local community and society at a framework that businesses and individuals large by supporting local 7. ........................................... have to consider in order to achieve sustainable ORGANISE;   3. ............................................ DEVELOP. Respects the environment thanks to Sustainable development is at the 8. ........................................... SUSTAIN product design 4. ........................................... SECTION of the four types of and green technologies. sustainability as human, social, environmental, and economic needs have to be satisfied at the same 14 Adapted from: https://sustainability-success.com/four-pillarsof-sustainability/?utm_content=cmp-true Match the four types of sustainability to the correct explanation. Pillars of sustainability 1. Human sustainability 2. Social sustainability 3. Economic sustainability 4. Environmental sustainability 68   Features a. Aims at ensuring the well-being, cohesion, equality, and development of society by creating inclusive infrastructure thanks to sustainable urban design, as well as products, and services that can benefit the community at large. b. Aims at improving human wellbeing and long-term sustainability by preserving the environment and a more rational use of natural resources, and promotes a business model that doesn t do any harm to the environment or society, while at the same time achieving economic growth. c. Encompasses the development of skills and human capacity to support the functions and sustainability of the organisation and to promote the wellbeing of communities and society. It includes things such as access to food, water, healthcare, education, justice, fair working conditions, development of skills, and respecting human rights in general. d. Means that a business needs to be growing and profitable to be sustainable: without profit the organisation would not survive. It focuses on the efficient use of resources to improve profitability and achieve economic growth to improve standards of living. Materials MechPower.indb 68 30/01/24 17:07 

2 MODULE SHAPING AND JOINING MATERIALS Unit 2.1   Shaping materials conventionally   Metalworking   Casting and forging   Rolling, extruding and drawing   Forming   Hand tools   Machine tools   Turning and milling   Drilling and grinding Unit 2.2   Shaping materials unconventionally   Mechanical energy-based processes   Electrical energy-based processes   Thermal energy-based processes   Chemical and electrochemical energy-based processes   Additive manufacturing processes Unit 2.3   Joining materials   Welding   Brazing and soldering   Fastening   Joining plastics   Adhesives   MechPower.indb 69 69 30/01/24 17:07 

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