BUILDING SITE

Key teaching points

1) Building sites - an unsafe, hazardous environment.
2) Awareness of dangers.
3) Burnt out, abandoned vehicles.

Links with the curriculum

English
Discussion/ written work - hazards in building site.

Mathematics
Measurement.
Weight.
Scale.

Geography
Map work.

National Curriculum Attainment Targets:

English

Speaking and listening. En
Group discussion and interaction. 3 a.
Discussion re consequences and effects of playing on building sites.

Writing En 3. Breadth of study 8 b.
Written outline of hazards on building sites.
News reporting: car crash.

Mathematics

Ma 2 Number.
Using and applying. 1b, e.
Ma 3 Shape, space and measures.
Using and applying 1 b, g.
Estimate the weight of a wall. Weigh a single brick. Count the number of bricks in a given area. Multiply weight by the number of bricks. Scale up to calculate total weight. Discuss the effects of falling bricks/walls and other heavy structures in building sites.

Geography

Geographical enquiry and skills. 1 b, c. 2c, e.
Use maps and information from estate agents etc. to look at building local sites. Generate maps and information to highlight potential hazards (close proximity to schools etc.).

Further Information

Health and Safety Officers of local building firms
Health and Safety Executive
RoSPA