Past, present and future use of River Clyde

This project will develop learners’ knowledge of the use of the Clyde, past, present and future. Pupils apply their learning to produce book, documenting River Clyde use for tourists and city residents alike. Learners working in small groups (2-3) will present the information in a class book- all ideas will be bound together in one book to provide a complete overview of River Clyde use.

Broad Outcomes of learning

• Subject knowledge gained and enhanced
• Enterprise skills developed as in a Curriculum for Excellence - working on research in small teams/large class team to produce final product, self evaluating, problem solving
• Research and communication skills enhanced through practical work- exploration and application of research methods
• Learners gain ownership of project through decision making
• Self-confidence and sense of responsibility are developed through sense of ownership, communication with outside agencies and completing the task to a high standard

Relevance to curriculum

• Permeates various curricular areas - Environmental Studies, PSD, Citizenship, Language, ICT, Art and Enterprise Education (employability skills)
• Purposeful use of communication skills, sense of ownership and responsibility, ICT skills, and written language skills in a true to life context