Embracing Winter Wellness: Integrating Academy9 Winter Roads Lesson Series into Your Curriculum
As educators, we are always on the lookout for engaging and practical resources that can enhance our students’ learning experiences. With winter already affecting our roads across Scotland, it’s the perfect time to introduce the Academy9 Winter Roads lesson series into your curriculum.
This series not only incorporates a variety of Curriculum for Excellence Experiences and Outcomes, but also promotes health and wellbeing during the colder months.
All aimed at CfE Second and Third Level, the following lessons should be the perfect addition to your lesson plans on the run up to Christmas or following the return after the New Year.
What is in the Winter Roads Lesson Series?
- Winter Road Maintenance: Teaches students about the importance of maintaining roads during winter and the science behind it.
- The Mysterious Case of the Missing Gritter: A fun, investigative lesson that encourages critical thinking and problem-solving.
- Winter Road Safety: Focuses on the practical aspects of staying safe on winter roads.
Why Choose the Winter Roads Lesson Series?
Winter brings unique challenges, from icy roads to maintaining good health. The Academy9 Winter Roads lesson series is designed to address some of these issues, providing students with essential knowledge and skills.
- Skill Development: These lessons provide opportunities to develop literacy and numeracy skills. Students will engage in reading, writing, and mathematical activities that are seamlessly integrated into the context of winter road safety and maintenance.
- Interactive and Engaging: The lessons include interactive activities and videos that make learning engaging and enjoyable.
- Health and Wellbeing Focus: Winter can be a challenging time for maintaining physical and mental health. The lessons offer tips on staying active, eating well, and managing stress during the winter months, helping students develop healthy habits.
- Suitable for Various Age Groups: The series is designed for students currently learning at Second and Third level within the Curriculum for Excellence; making it versatile and adaptable to different age groups and learning levels.
Get Started!
At Academy9 we are very passionate about promoting health and safety, especially in the context of Transport and Construction so we hope you will use these resources with your young people to highlight the importance of considering safety in adverse weather conditions and get some important conversations started to help raise awareness.
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