These engineering projects are complex with lots of people involved, so they’re great for showcasing our STEM work in action. We've used real-life engineering works at Knowle Locks to develop a classroom case study with accompanying learning resources to aid your STEM lessons.
Classroom Case Studies
Our waterways are over 200 years old and are still used every day. This means that a lot of work goes into maintaining them.
Teacher's Pack
Use this pack to guide you through the project and activities.
Activity Pack
Eight activities and print outs linked to the works at Knowle Locks.
Fact File
Discover the history of Knowle Locks and how the site is maintained today.
Jobs & Decisions Activity Guide
Using the six example job roles, decide who is best suited to finding a solution to the challenges at Knowle Locks.
Knowle Locks Virtual Open Day
Go on a virtual tour of the locks and discover more about the engineering works in action.
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