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Design in a Day
What is ‘Barkitecture’? Is it something to do with trees or dogs or neither? Read about some exciting work involving Hartlepool primary schools…
Architecture in focus: The Sage Gateshead
The Sage Gateshead is one of the most important performing arts buildings in northern England, combining high-tech materials with a distinct shell-like exterior to produce a modern icon.
Case study: Dr Thomlinson Middle School
Through constructing their own straw bale building on the school grounds student's learnt about alternative and sustainable building techniques.
Structure in focus: Angel of the North
Britain's largest sculpture has been credited with regenerating the local area and making public art popular with people of all ages.
Mathematics in a cathedral
A visit to a local cathedral convinces primary students that maths is everywhere - thanks to bus timetables, stained glass windows and gravestones.
Learning maths outside the classroom
Providing opportunities for young people to apply mathematic skills to life outside the classroom improves understanding, motivation and achievement.
Defying the laws of graffiti
Tyne and Wear students transformed their school from a drab building site to an eagerly anticipated BSF project - all thanks to the power of a spray can.
Structure in focus: Gateshead Millennium Bridge
The world's first and only tilting bridge has won numerous awards for its innovative and exemplary design.
Interacting with history at an English Heritage site
English Heritage's award-winning Discovery Visits and other educational programmes can be a great way to engage your students.
Exploring climate change
Green Day is a fun and flexible one-day event to get students involved in the real issues of climate change and sustainability.
