Public Spaces and Urban Design
Suitability:
11-14 year olds, Lesson plan
Overview:
Students will design a new public square that will be outside a new train station in their city, town or village. This activity is an opportunity for students to practise urban design skills and to respond to the history and environment of their local area with a creative project.
Learning objectives:
Students will learn to:
- Create a design for a new public space.
- Use research to create a successful design.
- Understand how urban designers shape our urban environment.
Students will use the Essential Skills of creativity and problem solving.
Delivery notes:
This activity will take about 2 hours to complete.
Students will need access to the Internet to complete research, and drawing materials.
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