Teachers Guide
This written resource, along with the accompanying PowerPoint forms a step-by-step guide to make running the Stop the Spread challenge day easy and straightforward.
Years: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Duration: 300mins
Curriculum Objectives: 8
Subject: PSHE
Stop the spread is a STEM challenge which enables pupils aged 7-14 to research the problem then use their STEM and communication skills to design a hand washing devise and education materials for a primary school in Kenya. The design challenge: Working as a team pupils design, build and test a model of a hand washing device that can capture and dispense water for hand washing. The research and communication challenge. Pupils find innovative ways to communicate the problems cause by the spread of disease and the importance of hand washing to primary school pupils in Kenya. Thank you to Practical Action for allowing us to share this resource.
This fabulous poster will inspire students to take part in the challenge. Download or request a printed copy from Practical Action