Organiser: Science and Engineering Education Research and Innovation Hub (SEERIH) at The University of Manchester
Are you a teacher of 7-14 year-olds taking part in the Engineering Educates Farmvention Challenge, or planning to make a start soon?
This free online session is focused on giving you further detail and insider insight into running the D&T challenges with your age group.
Within each of the three Challenge pathways are two pupil challenges, designed 'on a page'. We've seen the impact of the D&TA's Projects on a Page, and have adapted this approach for use directly with pupils. Each of the pathways will be covered, so whatever set of resources you're using, the session is suitable for you. You can explore the resources in advance of the session below.
Soil Defenders - Age 7-9 pathway
Session 3 – Seed Snatchers Challenge Learners find out about farmland pests and deterrents to imagine and design a device that will protect newly sown crops.
Session 4 - Soil Saver Challenge Learners use drawings and 3D models to design and create a prototype of a seed dropping device, solving the main challenge of avoiding seed damage and soil compaction.
Cattle Carers - Age 9-11 pathway
Session 3 - Happy Cow Challenge Learners find out about the importance of cows health and wellbeing. They design a environment for farmers that meets the cows basic needs and stimulates their natural behaviours.
Session 4 – Mechanisms for Living Learners find out about the importance of good ventilation in a dairy barn, and create a working prototype of a mechanism to open and close outlets in the roof.
Sustainable Farms - Age 11-14 pathway
Session 3 - Sustainable Growing, page 7 Learners are challenged to work in teams and use recycled materials to create a simple hydroponic farm with links to inspiration from real world hydroponic farms to inform their designs.
Session 4 - Moveable Machines, page 4 Learners are challenged to work in teams and use recycled materials to create a simple hydroponic farm with links to inspiration from real world hydroponic farms to inform their designs.
Find out more from the project team and ask your questions about delivering the resources in your setting!
If you are yet to sign up for the campaign, please do so on the website ahead of the webinar. This will enable you to access the CPD and Challenge resources.
Register to take part: www.engineeringeducates.org
Access: A Zoom link will be sent to registered delegates in advance of the meeting.
If you have any special requirements that will assist you to take part in this webinar, please email fascinate@manchester.ac.uk and we will do our best to accommodate your needs.
