The Materials learning journey is for learning and teaching about, and through, research, design and modelling in the context of electric transport, specifically focusing on the eRally car project.
In this journey, learners build up knowledge and skills through a curriculum focus in technologies. The learning experiences in this learning journey would allow learners the opportunity to develop their understanding of testing the properties of materials and the importance of this to making parts for the inner and outer shell of a car.
Learners design their own test pieces and testing rigs, carry out tests and report on their findings. They could then apply these skills to an engineering challenge where they are asked to design a body part for a battery-powered car.
This would provide rich opportunities for planning with other departments such as sciences for interdisciplinary learning and to invite in a STEM ambassador or someone from a local business to help learners gain insights into the world of work.
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