This lesson plan explores the changes in use of the Titan Crane
and John Brown's Shipyard and its impact on the local community -
from late 1800's to early 21st Century. Pupils will use cross
curricular approaches to discover through the various subject areas
the impact of shipbuilding on the local community and its demise
and change of use of the site through urban regeneration.
They will produce work to exhibit or display in a variety of
formats for locals and visitors to the area. Examples include
creative writing, poetry, newspaper reporting, music, drama,
art products.
Find out more about opportunities to use these New Titan Crane
resources in conjunction with a trip to the crane.
Broad Outcomes of learning
• Curricular topics achieved
• Knowledge and understanding of local area developed
• Partnership with external partners, enhancing knowledge
• Enhanced employability skills
• Deeper understanding of topic by linking various subject
areas
Relevance to curriculum
Revisiting a concept or skill from different perspectives deepens
understanding and can also make the curriculum more coherent and
meaningful - Curriculum for Excellence.
This lesson plan explores the changes in use of the Titan Crane
and John Brown's Shipyard and its impact on the local community -
from late 1800's to early 21st Century. Pupils will use cross
curricular approaches to discover through the various subject areas
the impact of shipbuilding on the local community and its demise
and change of use of the site through urban regeneration.
They will produce work to exhibit or display in a variety of
formats for locals and visitors to the area. Examples include
creative writing, poetry, newspaper reporting, music, drama,
art products.
Find out more about opportunities to use these New Titan Crane
resources in conjunction with a trip to the crane.
Broad Outcomes of learning
- Curricular topics achieved
- Knowledge and understanding of local area developed
- Partnership with external partners, enhancing knowledge
- Enhanced employability skills
- Deeper understanding of topic by linking various subject
areas
Relevance to curriculum
Revisiting a concept or skill from different perspectives
deepens understanding and can also make the curriculum more
coherent and meaningful - Curriculum for Excellence.