This project idea will develop knowledge and understanding of
structures, properties of materials, design issues, then apply this
knowledge to solve a real design problem. Young people will work in
pairs or small teams with the task of designing a safety suit to
protect an egg from damage when dropped from a height of 2 meters
which will replicate a real life situation of looking at safety
equipment, structures and protective materials used to protect
those around the Clyde - such as hard hats, safety helmets,
flooring in playgrounds, scaffolding. They will take part in a
challenge event.
Broad Outcomes of learning
• Subject knowledge of structures and materials gained and
enhanced
• Employability skills enhanced - application of knowledge in a
real situation by developing a lightweight safety suit which
prevents breakage.
• Enterprising skills such as communication, negotiating,
co-operating, contributing, problem solving and risk
assessment
• Confidence of working independently from teacher-led lessons
demonstrated by ability to develop solution within team with no
teacher input.
• Pupils take responsibility for their learning through making
decisions about what materials they use and how they structure the
suit
• Learners have developed enterprising skills identified as 4
capacities of CfE
Relevance to curriculum
• Supports CfE Technology
• Curriculum topic on structures and materials is relevant to work
and life
• Learners can select and use materials justifying choice. They can
use material/structure knowledge to aid the success of their
design