Free 4x4 in Schools curriculum material when you register for the 2011/12 challenge
What is 4x4 in Schools
The 4x4 in Schools Technology Challenge is aimed at key stage 3, 4 and 5 students in school/young people aged 11 – 19 years old in any out of school initiative (i.e. Cubs, Brownies, Youth Clubs, etc). The challenge involves 3 to 6 team members working together to design and build a radio controlled 4-wheel-drive (4x4) vehicle to set specifications that can successfully negotiate a specially designed test track that will emulate that of real life and what a full scale 4x4 vehicle can do.
What is The 4x4 in Schools Curriculum Material
The 4x4 in Schools Technology Challenge has now been mapped against the National Curriculum across all subject areas and is available for school to run the challenge as part of their classroom activity.
The 4x4 in Schools Curriculum material can help benefit your whole school by:
- Bring learning to life
- Motivate students
- Set up cross-curricular learning easily and quickly
- Reward your students at a regional and national level.
- Improve behaviour – The engaging nature of the activities and the glamorous topic makes students want to learn.
- Raise achievement – The element of competition helps to motivate students.
- Encourage independent learning – The open-ended nature of the project enables boys’ and girls’ talents to flourish whatever their interests.
- Involve students of all ages and abilities – The resource helps to embed the competition in the school timetable.
To Register to compete in the 2011/12 challenge and to receive your FREE copy of the 4x4 in Schools Curriculum Material, please visit our website at www.4x4inschools.com
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