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