Clever creations to combat climate change

Two teams in Year 9 design buildings and bots to help combat the effect of climate change as part of the Industrial Cadets Bronze Awards.

Two groups of Year 9 students have been working with Dr Lota, Dr Bune and Mr Short to design novel ways of overcoming the effects of climate change, as part of the Engineering Development Trust’s Industrial Cadet’s Bronze awards. Both teams had to design a building or equipment that could help with the consequences of climate change or pollution e.g. flooding, plastic pollution. The teams worked hard to develop their ideas, build models, display their work and then present their idea to the judging panel. Each team member had a distinct role within the team and they all worked together to produce an impressive display and discussed their work with great confidence to the judges. An excellent example of developing the Bishop’s 360 collaboration and communication.

Team ‘Industrial Revolutions’ designed a building that used hydraulics to rise up during floods and extended this to collecting the floodwater for use during drought times or in nearby areas where water might be scarce. Team ‘Techettes’ designed a pollution bot, based on an octopus, that could go underwater and remove small plastics that have entered the ocean. Both teams faced challenges whilst completing their projects including having to develop new skills and knowledge and being able to meet all the deadlines. They can now look forward to attending the Graduation and Awards ceremony on the 4th July where they will celebrate with all the other Industrial Cadets, displaying and discussing their work. They will also be able to hear about topical STEM projects, attend industry workshops led by leading experts and have the chance to find out even more about the future career opportunities that are available.