Bid to Build

Over the course of the challenge, learners apply Steps 7-9 in all eight essential skills as they consider: How can we build a community?

They redevelop a fictional seaside community by researching, designing, building and presenting a new construction project.

Also in this challenge day

Bid to Build Steps 7-9 (teacher crib sheet)

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A document for the teacher outlining the contents of the Bid to Build Challenge Day (Steps 7-9 version).
Bid to Build - Bogsby-on-Sea fact sheet (Session 2)

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The fact sheet for Bogsby-on-Sea, to be handed out in Session 2 of the Bid to Build Challenge Day. (print one per team)
Essential Skills Record - Steps 7-9

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Support learners to reflect on how they have applied Steps 7-9 in all eight essential skills in Bid to Build, by printing this double-sided Essential Skill Record.

Type: Challenge Day
Essential skills: This resource teaches Listening, Speaking, Problem Solving, Creativity, Staying Positive, Aiming High, Leadership and Teamwork skills
Time required: 5 hours
Skill level: Step 7 to Step 9
Age: 11 to 14 years, 14 to 18 years
Learning outcomes: Learners can independently apply Steps 7, 8 or 9 in all eight essential skills.
Premium: This resource is available on Skills Builder Programmes.

Skills: Listening, Speaking, Problem Solving, Creativity, Staying Positive, Aiming High, Leadership, Teamwork
Steps: Step 7, Step 8, Step 9
Time required: 5 hours
Author: Skills Builder Partnership