This pack has been designed to link in with the current primary schools curriculum and gives students from a young age the opportunity to apply theoretical skills to practical and real-world challenges.

The materials section of the pack can be adapted to suit different age groups and can be delivered by an appropriate teacher or STEM ambassador. The lead will present the class with a challenge; they create a model that showcases ways they could improve the local area/support the community by introducing new ways to manage the challenge.

Martin Tugwell, President, CIHT said:

“CIHT is a proud supporter of Highways UK and we are very pleased to be able to launch this important education resource during Tomorrow’s Engineer’s Week at this event. Our new activity pack has been designed to support STEM subjects which are critically important to the UK’s economic success.”

“We have produced this pack to bring engineering to life for children and give them the opportunity to start learning about the possibilities of a rewarding career in highways and transportation.”

The interactive approach of the pack allows children to have fun while practicing Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths and Geography. It gives them an opportunity to imagine and demonstrate solutions to real-world transport problems, evaluate their work and understand how design and technology have helped shape the world. The pack also offers children a chance to practice and develop their written and verbal communication skills, while learning about how travel and infrastructure will evolve in the future their own responsibilities in the community and towards the environment.

This activity pack is the second in the series of Careers material produced by CIHT. More details can be found by visiting stand F70 or on CIHT’s website here.

To find out more including how you could get involved in using the pack, please contact CIHT’s Professional Development Officer via e: education@ciht.org.uk

The pack was generously sponsored by a grant from the Rees Jeffreys Road Fund, to support its creation. Specialist consultancy (Hopscotch Consulting) were appointed to work with CIHT to develop this innovative and interactive activity.