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Promoting Civil Engineering in Schools
Table 1 - Information for Schools
Table 2 - Activities 
Education Resources 

 Promoting Civil Engineering in Schools

There are a wide variety of ways in which Civil Engineering can be promoted to students. We have a range of activities available to take into schools and colleges which can be adapted to many key stages. A sample of these activities and the related key stage are outlined below.

Please note that this list is not exhaustive and many activities can be tailored to suit individual circumstances and time frames. If you wish to discuss your requirements or need any advice on what activities would be suitable, please contact us via the links on the contact us page.

Table 1	Information for Schools
ICE Educational Activities	A full list of Activities that ICE Yorkshire and Humber's Regional Education Team is able to deliver
Request for Educational Visit form	If you would like us to visit your school, please complete and return this form and we will contact you to make arrangements
REC Note 15	ICE makes no charge for its visits to schools.  Instead we suggest a voluntary contribution to a chosen charity.  Details of this are contained at this link.

The table below provides links to Activity Plans to assist with the selection and planning of events.

Table 2	Activity Description
Activity	Key Stage	Activity Outline	Time Needed	Activity Plan Link
Airport Project	Sixth Form	This activity is based on Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 and providing facilities for disabled passengers	One Day	To be produced
Building Project	2 – 4	This activity promotes teamwork and communication skills	1 – 1.5 hours	To be produced
Burj Al Yorkshire	Year 6 +	This activity promotes a real challenge and relies heavily on effective communication and teamwork, as well as an understanding and ahderence to roles	2 hours	Activity Plan - Burj Al Yorkshire
Car Park Activity	2 – 4	Teams of 2-3 are given the task of designing a car park layout to maximise the number of spaces	1 – 1.5 hours	Activity Plan - Car Park Activity
Careers Convention	Various	Ambassadors will answer any questions from students and present information on the construction industry as required	As requested by organiser	Not applicable
Careers Presentation	Various	We can provide presentations from an individual’s career path and experience to a wider view of civil engineering	10 – 30 minutes	Not applicable
Eco Towns	2 - 4	An exciting 3-D model-based project creating a new community	1.5 to 2 hours	Activity Plan - Eco Towns
Giant Tetrahedron	2 – 4+	The use of maths, science and lateral thinking are used to produce a 4 metre high tetrahedron	2 hours	Activity Plan - Giant Tetrahedron
INPUT Bridges	2+	Using sheets of paper, masking tape and nuts and bolts, students create a bridge which is tested for strength	Up to 2 hours	Activity Plan - INPUT Bridges
INPUT Communication Tower	3-4	Using sheets of paper, masking tape and nuts and bolts, students create a tower to be used for a communications array	2 hours	Activity Plan - INPUT Communication Tower
INPUT Eden Project	3-4	Using sheets of paper, masking tape and nuts and bolts, students design and create a visitor centre in the style of the iconic Eden Proejct	Up to 3 hours	Activity Plan - INPUT Eden Project
INPUT Greek Temple	2+	Using sheets of paper, masking tape and nuts and bolts, students create a paper replica of a Greek Temple	Up to 2 hours	Activity Plan - INPUT Greek Temples
INPUT London Eye	3-4	Using sheets of paper, masking tape and nuts and bolts, students create a paper replica of this famous London landmark	3 hours	Activity Plan - INPUT London Eye
Lego Towers	1-4	This challenge is to build the tallest tower, maximising and using as few bricks as possible all within a set time period.	1 – 1.5 hours	Activity Plan - Lego Tower Challenge
MEGA Tetrahedron	3-4	Witnessed the Giant Tetrahedron?  The MEGA Tetrahedron version is even more spectacular and inspiring	3	To be produced
Morrison City Challenge	3 to Adult	Using maths, communication skills and teamwork. Teams have to plan and build the best option for a town development with roads and utilities	1 – 2 hours	Activity Plan - Morrison City
Rapid Response Engineering Challenge	Year 9	A full day event focusing on the role of engineers in emergency situations (in this case a hurricane in Honduras)	One Day	Activity Plan - RREC
Renovate	2-4	An exciting 3-D model-based project renovating an old disused building into a new use	2 – 4 hours	Activity Plan - Renovate
Transport Challenge	3-5	Get involved in this short workshop to select an cost the route of a bypass to the fictional town of Harroborough.  Ideal for STEM Fairs and Careers Conventions	40 minutes	Activity Plan - Transport Challenge
Wembley Stadium Arch	2-4	Using the same kit as the Giant Tetrahedron, students take part in this sensational activity to construct and erect of a mock up of the Wembley Stadium Arch	2 hours	Activity Plan - Wembley Stadium Arch

Education Resources

The Little Book of Civilisation 2 is published by ICE as part of its ongoing campaign to boost public understanding of the huge contribution civil engineers make to society. With a recent Royal Academy of Engineering/Engineering Technology Board study concluding that 2 in 3 young people know very little about engineering and almost 3 in 4 don’t understand what engineers actually do, the illustrated booklet and film clip provides a valuable tool for young people, their teachers, careers advisers and parents.

Building on the success of the first Little Book of Civilisation published in 2005, the Little Book of Civilisation 2 will be available both online and in hardcopy and includes 16 exciting new real-life case studies including the Beddington Zero Energy Development (BedZED),York Eco Depot and Wembley. Also available is a film clip exploring case studies from both the first and second editions.

Case study content and production support was provided by 13 prominent industry players including Skanska, Ramboll Whitbybird, Royal Haskoning, Carillion, Balfour Beatty, Arup, Atkins, Faber Maunsell, Mott MacDonald, Halcrow, Colas, Thames Water and the Civil Engineering Contractors Association.

The Little Book of Civilisation 2 and the accompanying film clip are available online at www.ice.org.uk/civilisation

To receive hardcopies or to find out more about the Little Book of Civilisation 2, please email civilisation@ice.org.uk

To find out more about the work of civil engineers visit www.ice.org.uk/education