Eco transport challenge

This project develops pupil skills in combining knowledge from different curricular areas whilst providing a theme for their learning. By using the Clyde waterfront transportation requirements as the focus, pupils research their local area and make reasoned decisions about what appeals to them as individuals and as a team.

Outcomes of learning

• Pupils subject knowledge is put into a real life context
• Skill base and understanding of subject knowledge are reinforced through an interesting and challenging topic
• Develop enterprising skills (communication, planning, organisation, time management, researching, sourcing, contributing,
• Core skills are enhanced through team work
• Confidence of working together with peer group is enhanced through applying subject knowledge independently and by presenting their findings to year group with the support of a team
• Pupils take responsibility for their learning through making decisions about their choice of research and design

Relevance to curriculum

• Supports 5-14 Environmental Studies
• Supports principles of CfE
• Relevance of how curriculum knowledge is related to work and life and how this subject knowledge is put into practice in a real design brief