New lesson plans for Nottingham pupils launched to teach kids about safety on trams and the physics and history of the transport.
Pupils from Welbeck Primary and Nursery School joined Councillor Jane Urquhart for the launch of the new lesson plans which aim to teach children more about trams.
The lesson plans which will explain how they are built and the physics behind it, were created by Nottingham teacher and Specialist Leader in Education Samuel Mensah.
At the launch Welbeck pupils from 12 classes got the chance to explore a new Citadis tram parked at the new Queen’s Walk Tram Stop on the NET Phase Two line.
The youngsters got the chance to show off their posters they designed for a school project based on the tram lines.
Councillor Jane Urquhart, with lead responsibility for NET at Nottingham City Council, said: “We wanted to make these useful lessons about the tram a stimulus for learning that takes in a whole range of subjects.
I hope that getting the chance to explore the tram will ignite the children’s interest and bring the lesson plans to life.
Councillor Jane Urquhart.
Assistant Headteacher at Welbeck Primary and Nursery School Kayleigh Weatherall said: “It’s great for the children to see the tram up close and be a part of the project.
“The children have watched the developments taking place right outside school so it was necessary to involve them in this change to their community and re-promote road safety awareness.”
The new plans are said to also teach the children about geography, local history and science.
Author of the new lesson plans Samuel Mensah, said: “I wanted the lessons pack to reflect the massive economic and cultural impact that the tram has had on Nottingham. It was very rewarding to get their feedback this morning.”