Teaching resources | Engaging Places

Do you know where you are?

Thu, 01 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT

We think we know the places we use every day – but how well do we really know them?

Your Perfect House

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT

What would your perfect house look like? This question can lead to some great activities for all ages...

Architecture in Focus - 10 Downing Street

Thu, 26 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

What secrets lie behind the most famous door in the country? Find out here...

Teaching Resources on Engaging Places

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT

What does the Teaching Resources section have to offer? Find out here...

Architecture in Focus – Turner Contemporary

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Find out all about this great addition to the ranks of Britain's new generation of art galleries...

Our homes are our castles: British houses from the 15th century to the present day

Sun, 12 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

This image bank provides 23 pictures of houses in every style from every period

What is beauty?

Thu, 30 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

This supporting resource for teachers at Key Stages 4 and 5 investigates this simple little word and provides an armoury of ideas and perspectives.

Place in focus: Piccadilly Gardens

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Manchester's Piccadilly Gardens is a great resource for learning about urban regeneration and public space design - read on for lesson ideas in geography, english and design and technology.

Architecture in focus: Tilbury Fort

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Tilbury Fort is a brilliant example of purposeful design, known today as Britain's best preserved fort, learn how its defensive elements deterred anyone from attacking.

Architecture in focus: The Deep

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The Deep is an award winning aquatic space, a place where young people can explore the story of the world’s oceans and enjoy the urban public realm.

Architecture in focus: Bolsover Castle

Fri, 15 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Bolsover Castle is a unique site where three very different seventeenth century architectural styles meet: a fantasy castle, a stunning ruin and an impressive riding school.

Critical Choices

Fri, 10 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

How can we make the dramatic reductions in our greenhouse gas emissions that are necessary to combat climate change?

Exploring Climate Change

Fri, 10 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Discover the exciting teaching resources available at Cape Farewell…

Energetic lessons: Green Day resource

Mon, 22 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Use our cross curricular plan to help you teach a series of lessons about energy, buildings and spaces for key stage 1 and 2 pupils.

Explore the curriculum through sustainability

Fri, 13 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Download some great new resources for exploring sustainability at Key Stage 2...

Architecture in focus: 30 St Mary Axe (the Gherkin)

Thu, 17 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

This building is already a favourite with many people. Peel back that distinctive skin with Engaging Places...

The global effects of climate change: a Green Day resource

Mon, 20 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Looking at the global effects of climate change can be a great way to provide context for students aiming to improve the sustainability of their school.

Charting Climate Change with Key Stage 3: Green Day resource

Tue, 25 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Engage Key Stage 3 mathematicians with the topic of Climate Change.

Mental materials: Green Day resource

Mon, 22 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Fun, free, cross curricular plan to help you teach a series of lessons for key stage 1 and 2 pupils about materials, sustainability and the environment.

Green Dragons' Den - a Green Day resource for KS3 or 4

Thu, 20 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Get your students pitching their eco-products in a Green Day-inspired speaking and listening project.