Learning / Resources / Teacher packs

Learn about the job of a civil engineer in this lesson inspired by the Union Chain Bridge restoration works. Then have a go at costing and managing your own construction project with Lego, K'Nex, or Junk Modelling materials.

Suitable for KS2 / Second Level but could be adapted for older pupils too.

In this lesson, children learn about the role of ecologists, before trying it out for themselves by completing wildlife surveys and considering the impact on nature of placing new buildings in certain areas.

Suitable for KS1 / First Level but could be adapted for older pupils too.

Learn about the job of a botanist in this lesson inspired by the life and works of local Victorian botanist Margaret Rebecca Dickinson. Then have a go at creating your own detailed drawings and watercolour paintings of plants.

Suitable for KS1 / First Level but could be adapted for older pupils too.

A handy guide to incorporating local STEM heritage into your lessons, including examples of how schools in the North of Tyne area have used our interactive map as inspiration for their work and combined study of the history and stem curricula to gain their Heritage Schools Award from Historic England.

This pack was created to tie in with our STEM Heritage map. It contains information about famous ships built on the Tyne and a floating boats investigation. Suitable for all ages, but especially EYFS and KS1 / First level pupils.

This pack of useful links was collated as part of the Our Past, Your Future project in response to teachers requesting support with regards to teaching about simple machines and mechanisms.