Through developing an understanding of people's holiday habits
in the local area during the time of the boom in shipbuilding on
the Clyde in the late 19th/early 20th century, learners will
work in teams to plan a holiday 'Doon the Watter' around that time.
By considering health and safety issues in the shipyards and in
current workplaces, pupils will discuss why people need a break
from work and why they might choose to go away from home for a
holiday. Learners will compare health and safety in the early
20th and 21st centuries, and consider factors affecting different
holiday choices then and now, including the budget available to the
average family for a holiday. After considering the impact of
global tourism on the environment, learners will design a
leaflet and/or website promoting holiday Doon the Watter to current
families.
Broad Outcomes of learning
Learners will:
- Enhance their knowledge of the nature and uses of the River
Clyde by putting their learning into real context
- Develop knowledge and understanding of health and safety issues
in the workplace, how these have changed since the early 20th
century, how legislation impacts on modern workplaces, and why
breaks from work and holidays are necessary for people's health and
wellbeing
- Develop an appreciation of the considerations citizens face
when planning a holiday, such as budget, time constraints and
environmental impact
- Develop enterprising skills in promoting their local area for
holidays, taking into consideration people's needs and wants from a
holiday
- Behave as confident individuals when conducting market research
among friends, family and teachers to inform the content of their
holiday leaflets and/or websites
- Develop the skills required to be effective contributors when
working in groups with classmates, participating in
decision-making, timekeeping, recording and reporting;
- Develop respect for others and for the environment
- Develop an understanding of the impact of global tourism on the
environment
Relevance to curriculum
- Supports CfE Social Studies