Route Options
Suitability:
14-16 year olds, 16-18 year olds, Extended project
Overview:
In this project students evaluate four possible routes for a new railway. With no perfect answer, they must weigh up pros and cons, balancing community, economic and environmental factors, and make a case for their choice. The project aims to develop students’ analytical, reasoning and communication skills, set in the context of a realistic business scenario.
Learning objectives:
Students will learn to:
- Describe the STEM careers available in transport infrastructure.
- Understand how engineering projects such as railways impact on communities, the economy and the environment.
- Present a conclusion that can be defended with evidence.
Students will use the Essential Skills of speaking, listening, problem solving and teamwork.
Delivery notes:
This project will take about 10 hours to complete.
To extend the project students could use the Internet to carry out further research.
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