THE RAILWAY

Key teaching Points

1) Dangers on the railway line.
2) Danger of high voltage lines/cables.

Links with the curriculum

Maths
Speed and distance.

Science
Conduction.
Stopping distances.

English
Drama

History
Railway History

National Curriculum Attainment Targets:

Mathematics

Ma 3 Shape, Space and Measures
Understanding properties of position and movement. 3a
Visualise and describe movement.
Estimation of distance and speed of fast moving trains.

Science

Sc 3 Materials and their properties.
Grouping and classifying materials 1 c.
Experiments to show conduction of electricity.

Sc 1 Scientific enquiry.
Ideas and evidence in science 1 a.
Sc 4 Physical processes
Forces in motion. 2 e.
Investigate stopping distances of high speed vehicles.

English

En 1 Speaking and listening.
Drama 4 a, b, c.
Using drama and drama techniques to explore peer pressure issues.
Looking at the consequences and effects of railway accidents.

History

Historical enquiry 4 a.
Find out about the history of the railway.
First railway accident victim (William Huskisson 1880).

Further Information

British Transport Police
Schools Liaison Officers
Health and Safety Executives
Network South East Community Safety Officer