Teacher’s Notes
PSHE
The pupils will be talking and writing about their opinions and explaining their views on a range of issues connected to cycling. They will collect information, make choices and take action.
In learning about the benefits of exercise through cycling and healthy eating they will be developing a healthy, safer lifestyle.
Above all, pupils will be encouraged to take responsibility, participate and make real choices and real decisions.
English
There are many opportunities for pupils to practise speaking and listening skills, through discussion and more formal debate and when making presentations to different audiences.
Pupils will be explaining, reporting, planning and evaluating.
Additionally, they will be responding to the online activities and texts and will develop their responses by planning and writing for a variety of purposes.
Maths
Activities include surveying attitudes to cycling. This enables pupils to handle data. They will be problem solving, communicating, reasoning, processing and interpreting data.
ICT
In using this resource pupils are working with others to explore a wide variety of information sources and ICT tools. They can also use ICT to prepare information, for example the results of their survey.
Geography
When your pupils consider route planning they will be using maps and plans in a meaningful context. Carrying out the survey and collecting and recording evidence enables them to practise the skills of geographical enquiry.
PE
Pupils will demonstrate knowledge and understanding of fitness and health, particularly in knowing how exercise affects the body in the short term and why physical activity is good for their health and well-being.
Design and Technology
Follow some of the ideas suggested below to get pupils generating their own ideas for new cycling products. They can develop and explain their ideas communicating them in different ways.
Use the internet to research current designs for cycle storage. Then challenge pupils to design new storage for the school.
Is it possible to hold a competition for creating a cycling image to be painted on your existing cycle storage?
What would a futuristic bike shed look like? How would the bikes be different? Can pupils invent an incredible futuristic device for bicycle security?
Bicycles are fascinating objects to draw. Bring one into the classroom and begin by asking pupils to draw a section. Encourage them to experiment with different drawing materials – pencils, pens, felt tips, chalks, card dipped in ink, paint brushes and so on – and to alter the scale of their drawings from minute to enormous. Ask them to label the different parts of the bike. The Build a Bike interactive game can be used to support this activity.
Display a selection of road signs including those of most relevance to cyclists. Challenge your pupils to design signs for the following:
- Warning: young cyclists ahead; cycle track ends at cliff edge
- Information for cyclists: bends in road; sharing pathway with other users
- Invite your pupils to design an ‘adventure cycling space’. They can include tracks and ramps as well as describing cycling games to be played in the area.
- Be seen and look smart. Ask pupils to design the latest cool, safe outfits and equipment for cyclists. Include clothing and helmets.
- Think up a catchy slogan to sell the idea of cycling to school such as ‘It’s smart to cycle’. Use your slogan as a headline for a poster.
- Design a poster to tell people that there are some good local cycle paths to enjoy in your area.
Download Cycling Road Sign Template (1060)
Download Cycling T-Shirt Template (910)
Download Cycling Helmet Template (1021)
Art and Design
By making first hand drawings pupils will be recording from experience and can then explore these ideas for different purposes.