F1 in Schools Curriculum Resource

Benefits

The F1 in Schools Curriculum Resource brings benefits for the whole school. It can help to:

improve behaviour – The engaging nature of the activities and the glamorous topic make pupils want to learn.
raise achievement – The element of competition helps to motivate pupils.
encourage independent learning – The broad nature of the project inspires pupils to pursue their own lines of enquiry.
include girls as well as boys – The project enables pupils’ talents to flourish – whatever their interests.
involve pupils of all ages and abilities – Once the project is in the school timetable, all pupils can get involved.

For every department

As a head of department or faculty, you can benefit from the F1 in Schools Curriculum Resource because it:

develops pupils’ skills – It develops pupils’ personal, thinking, leadership and teamwork skills and encourages self-study.
increases motivation – It may help pupils to see your subject from a refreshingly different angle, maintaining their interest, and thus helping to improve their attainment.
encourages competition – The thrill of competing can introduce an extra edge to learning in your subject.
brings the curriculum to life – Use the F1 in Schools Curriculum Resource to bring fresh ideas to your subject teaching. Staff can be readily enthused to try different approaches.
improves your subject profile – By contributing to the project, the status of your subject can be raised in the eyes of senior leaders.
links with the ‘real world’ – The material enables you to make links between your classroom teaching and one of the most glamorous and exciting sports in the world. Some activities may even involve pupils contacting those involved in Formula One™ racing.

The F1 in Schools Curriculum Resource is also ideal for incorporating Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) into your school’s curriculum.

A video of an interview with Nick Mason (from Pink Floyd) about the benefits of teaching engineering and technology in school in the context of motorsports is provided on the author’s Web site.