National Highways is inspiring young people to learn about the range of rewarding careers that connect people around the country. We need a diverse workforce to build the roads of the future - and their team are using Minecraft to translate the work they do into classrooms.
In the games, students will learn about science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) subjects. They'll see what it takes to build and maintain a road. They can also learn about protecting and improving biodiversity, conserving heritage for future generations to enjoy, creating new technology to make our roads safer, and operating machines to build one of the world’s largest tunnels.
The games offer a fun way for key stage 2 (ages 7-11) and key stage 3 (ages 11-14) to learn, and National Highways have everything teachers will need including lesson plans and game guides. Teachers just need access to Minecraft Education Edition, which is commonly used in schools. There are also opportunities for the National Highways team to come out and run Minecraft workshops for students.
We've got an enduring relationship with National Highways (formerly known as Highways England), have teamed up with them successfully in the past - and will be continuing to do this in the future, with particular emphasis on their work on the Lower Thames Crossing.
For more details and to access the games, guides and lesson plans today, visit this link.