'Save lives as an engineer' - classroom poster and lesson plan

Bring real-world impact into tutor time or your next careers session with the “Save Lives as an Engineer” classroom poster and lesson plan! Perfect for Key Stages 3 and 4, this resource uses the powerful theme of disaster relief to show how engineers help rebuild communities after earthquakes, floods, and avalanches. The eye-catching poster and easy-to-use teacher booklet spark discussion about the humanitarian side of engineering by helping students see how both girls and boys can make a real difference and even save lives through their future careers. With ready-made discussion topics, curriculum-linked lesson plans, and student worksheets, it’s ideal for STEM teachers and form tutors looking for inspiring, thought-provoking activities.

The ‘Save lives as an engineer’ poster and accompanying teacher booklet are for use with Key Stages 3 and 4. Based on the theme of disaster relief, they demonstrate the different ways that engineers are involved in rebuilding communities affected by natural disasters, such as earthquakes, floods and avalanches.

The humanitarian aspect to engineering is often missed, and this resource aims to show both girls and boys that a career in engineering can be exceptionally rewarding and can involve saving thousands of lives.

The teacher booklet presents classroom discussion topics, links to other useful resources and curriculum-linked lesson plans with student worksheets (KS3 Physics and Design and Technology).

STEM subject teachers and form tutors alike will find topical, thought-provoking material within these resources.