Enterprising lesson ideas
A collection of enterprising lessons that have been written and delivered by teachers.
Health challenge - Lesson idea
Pupils work with local healthcare experts to produce a wall display for the school foyer to raise awareness of killer diseases in the more economically developed countries.
Your campaign - Lesson idea
In groups, pupils research issues within the school community, for example litter, play facilities or vandalism. This research will then lead to a class campaign on the chosen issue.
Young inventors - Lesson idea
Pupils are asked to design a labour-saving device for the home. Working in groups pupils will plan their design and then present to their peers.
Make Poverty History - Lesson idea
The challenge for pupils is to create a fact file about the 'Make Poverty History' campaign.
Glove puppets - Lesson idea
A puppet company wishes pupils to produce glove puppets to tell a traditional fairy story. The puppets should be a practical resource for nursery and Primary 1 children.
Charity event - Lesson idea
Pupils are asked to organise a charity event to raise money for children around the world suffering from the effects of poverty.
Make a wall plaque - lesson idea
Using clay modelling pupils have been asked to design and produce a wall plaque linked to healthy living.
Soft shoe shuffle - lesson idea
Pupils are challenged to design a pair of shoes which will appeal to youngsters from the ages of 10-12.
Developing origami skills - lesson idea
Raise money for school funds by making model aeroplanes to sell at the summer fair.
Game On - lesson idea
Design a board game for a child who has been confined to bed for 6 months due to a bad road accident.
An afternoon of dance - lesson idea
Pupils are asked to organise and produce a live performance which will involve a variety of dance.
Reinforcing learning of circuits - lesson idea
A group work lesson where pupils design a new toy or model which has a working circuit.
Glaciation - lesson idea
A lesson idea for group work where pupils build a physical model or make a poster or website based on a Scottish glaciated valley.
Healthy eating - lesson idea
Pupils are encouraged to work in groups to create a healthy packed lunch recipe book.
Victorian education - lesson idea
Pupils are encouraged to research Victorian games and then set them up as a circuit in PE.
Health and safety poster - lesson idea
Pupils work in pairs to design a health and safety poster to be used on Balfour Kilpatrick building sites.
Eco song challenge - lesson idea
Pupils are encouraged to compose a song with a positive eco message that will be recorded and then sold to parents and pupils.
Planning a fundraiser - lesson idea
Pupils are challenged to organise a fundraising event for the charity SCIAF.
Improving school grounds - lesson idea
Pupils are given the task of planning, designing and developing a grass area of their school grounds.
Revision of Wallace and Bruce - lesson idea
Pupils will organise a quiz about William Wallace and Robert the Bruce based on what they have learnt about Scottish history.
Writing a storybook - lesson idea
Pupils in upper primary are challenged to write and illustrate a storybook for a primary one class in their school.
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