Take the opportunity to incorporate cycling into Design and Technology. Try some of these ideas.
- Use the Internet to research current designs for cycle storage. Then challenge pupils to design new storage for the school.
- Is it possible to hold a competition for creating a cycling image to be painted on your existing cycle storage?
- What would a futuristic bike shed look like? How would the bikes be different? Can pupils invent an incredible futuristic device for bicycle security?
- Bicycles are fascinating objects to draw. Bring one into the classroom and begin by asking pupils to draw a section. Encourage them to experiment with different drawing materials – pencils, pens, felt tips, chalks, card dipped in ink, paint brushes and so on – and to alter the scale of their drawings from minute to enormous. Ask them to label the different parts of the bike. The Build a bike interactive game can be used to support this activity.
- Display a selection of road signs including
those of most relevance to cyclists. Challenge your pupils to design signs for the following:
Warning:
- young cyclists ahead
- cycle track ends at cliff edge.
Information for cyclists:
- bends in road
- sharing pathway with other users.
Pupils can think of other situations for more sign designs.
- Invite your pupils to design an ‘adventure cycling space’. They can include tracks and ramps as well as describing cycling games to be played in the area.
- Be seen and look smart. Ask pupils to design the latest cool, safe outfits and equipment for cyclists. Include clothing and helmets.
- Find some pictures on the Internet and use a really good one on a poster to persuade parents to cycle with their children.
- Think up a catchy slogan to ‘sell’ the idea of cycling to school such as ‘It’s smart to cycle,’ or, ‘Cycling is clever.’ Use your slogan as a headline for a poster.
- Design a poster to tell people that there are some good local cycle paths to enjoy in your area.
