This mini-lecture delivered in school enables students to explore the things we often don't think of about how a city functions and the many different professions that go into that.
This session gets students to explore the things we often don't think of about how a city functions and the many different professions that go into that. From keeping traffic moving to making sure the lifts work, from designing skyscrapers to planning for healthy neighbourhoods - all the STEM subjects have a part to play.
Year Group(s):
9, 10, 11, 12, 13
Gatsby Benchmarks:
2, 4, 5, 7
Learning Objectives (Linked to the Aimhigher Plus Progression Framework Learning Outcomes):
- Feel motivated and confident to succeed in school (As 3.1)
- Recognise the importance of succeeding at school (At 3.1)
- Recognise that GCSE and post 16 qualifications are required to access HE (At 3.2)
- Recognise how post 16 choices impact on future progression (Aw 4.1)
- Understand the necessity of HE for progression to certain careers (Aw 4.2)
- Recognition of the opportunities that may arise from attending HE (Ac 4.2)
- Recognise the skills and qualifications required for chosen HE pathway (Aw 5.1)
- Identify the potential career options following participation in HE (Aw 5.3)
http://aimhigherwm.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Progression-Framework.pdf Places Available:
30 (at least 50% of learners must be Aimhigher Plus)
Our cancellation policy applies. Visit this website below for more information:
http://aimhigherwm.ac.uk/aimhigher-plus/events-and-activities/