Building a Model Train

TECHNOLOGYThe Carreño Railway Project

Subject and Level

Technology / Economy E.S.O. – Year 3 E.S.O. – Year 4

Topic

Technological Projects

We are learning to know the characteristics and stages of

technological projects know how to draw up a work plan develop design ideas through discussion,

observation and drawing make electric circuits use the spreadsheet to calculate budgets.

Have a look at the full unit plan

SessionsThe Carreño Railway Project

StructureSESSION PLANS Session 1: What is a Project? Session 2: Stages in Technological Projects Session 3: Plans and Measurements Session 4: Electricity and Budget Session 5: Tools and Work Plan

Field Trip

Session 1: Activities and Resources

Lesson Plan for SESSION 1: What is a Project?

PPT What is a project? Slides 1-7 Worksheet 1 What is a Project?  

and Worksheet 1b What is a Project? Answers Video 1 Project Management Explained Simply Video 2 Project Manager Blues Homework

Homework Worksheet 2 and Worksheet 2b Answers

Session 2: Activities and Resources

Lesson Plan for SESSION 2: Stages of a Project and Sketch

Homework CorrectionHomework Worksheet 2 and Homework Worksheet 2b Answers

PPT What is a project? Slides 8-19 Video

Walking Route Worksheet 3 Your Project Worksheet 4 Best Solution

Session 3: Activities and Resources

Lesson plan for SESSION 3: Dimension and Plans

Worksheet 5 Dimensioning Worksheet 6 Plans

Session 4: Activities and Resources

Lesson Plan for SESSION 4: Electricity and Budget

Worksheet 7 Electricity and Worksheet 7b Answers Electricity

Worksheet 8 Budget Spreadsheet 1 and Spreadsheet 1b Answers Budget

Session 5: Activities and Resources

Lesson Plan for SESSION 5: Tools and Work Plan

Worksheet 9 Tools and Worksheet 9b Answers Tools Worksheet 10 Work Plan

Key Competences Linguistic communication Speaking, listening and participating in dialogue and debate

in an organized and clear manner. Using key vocabulary.

Mathematics Using different mathematical tools for measurements,

calculations of budgets.

Knowledge and interaction with the physical worldTechnological methodology for problem-solving and fostering the creation of a healthy environment.

Key Competences ICT and digital processing Use of ICT to search for information, draw plans, create

documents and make budgets. Social and civic competence Development of social skills that promote respectful and

tolerant discussion of ideas, conflict management and decision-making.

Cultural and artistic competenceRecognizing the importance of using recyclable materials.

Key Competences Learning to learn

Strategies for solving technological problems in projects by obtaining, analyzing and selecting relevant information.

Autonomy and initiativeDeveloping personal qualities such as initiative, perseverance in the face of difficulty and self-criticism.

Assessment

KEY CONCEPTS Identification and solution of problems, following the

stages of the technological process in an orderly way. Preparation of documents associated with the stages

of the project. Working in teams, appreciating and respecting the

ideas and decisions of others and taking responsibility for individual tasks.

Analyzing the effects of using technology on the environment.

Assessment

KEY LANGUAGE

Students … are able to use the language in a comprehensible way use the key language accurately use the target language as the language of

communication in class.

Assessment

THINKING SKILLS Students know the stages of technological process. Students draw sketches, plans and measurements of the

project. Students design electric circuits and simulate them. Students choose materials taking into account their

properties and economic considerations. Students use information technology to find information

and create documents.

Field Trip

Field Trip Pre-Field Trip We are working with:

Physical Education EFL

Field Book Technology Field Book Activities Technology Teacher’s Guide All areas Route Planning Information

ResourcesThe Carreño Railway Project

Resources Lesson Plans

Worksheets

Spreadsheets

PPT What is a project?

LinksThe Carreño Railway Project

Links Video 1 Project Management Explained

Simply

Video 2 Project Manager Blues

Video 3 Walking Route: Vía Verde del Tranqueru

Disclaimer Any material reproduced in this project has

been done so for educational purposes in accordance with the rights to do so outlined in the Ley 23/2006, 7th July, which supersedes the Ley de Propiedad Intelectual, passed by the Real Decreto Legislativo 1/1996, 12th April.

Authors

Javier Martínez del Valle Mª Sonia López Mesa José Antonio López Díaz Clara Mª Fernández Hernández