Big Book – More than an Airport

With illustrations, photographs and lively text, this non-fiction Big Book, written for KS2 but also relevant for KS1, introduces young readers to Manchester Airport.
Contents include:

• history of the Airport
• the  airport's layout, including an aerial photograph
• how  passengers and luggage are processed
• environmental initiatives, specifically in connection with the second  runway.  
• examples of signs used in the  pubic areas and lots more

There are opportunities to introduce work on words, sentences and both fiction and non-fiction texts. National Curriculum links are clearly identified.

To download a PDF of More than an Airport please click here.

The Curriculum Takes Off

An exciting resource pack which has been produced as part of a Collaboration between the  airport, LEA advisers and local primary teachers. The pack is full of schemes of work designed by teachers to support the literacy strategy, for Key Stages 1 and 2, primarily focusing on Geography, exploring links with Literacy and, in particular, the different writing genres.

To download a PDF of The Curriculum Takes Off please click here.

Numeracy  Counts

An 80 page resource that uses facts and information about travel and the Airport to make maths relevant to young people. Containing four weeks of activities for the Numeracy Hour, NC links are clearly identified in comprehensive teachers' notes. It is divided into 4 sections and there are no  restrictions on photocopying the pack.

• Numerical  word problems
• Time
• Handling  data
• Measurement
• Numeracy Counts is aimed at upper KS2, however some of the activities can be easily adapted for  use by pupils in years 3 and 4.

To download a PDF of Numeracy Counts please see the link on the right of this page.

Up in the Air Project - Environmental Education project

East Midlands Airport and South Derbyshire Environmental Education Partnership have produced and education resource pack targeted at Key Stage 2 that links environmental education to airport activities and utilises the Airport site.

The pack takes the form of a loan box which includes all the equipment and activity cards needed for teachers to run a 'self lead' education day, as well as activities that can be carried out pre and post visiting the Airport. The topics covered in the pack include: Sound, Trees, Landscape, Flight, Weather, Creatures and involve a number of fun and interactive activities for the children to take part in.

The visit to the Airport will be based on the Airport's perimeter trail, near the Aeropark. This area offers wonderful views of the runway and access to a range of habitats. To hire the education pack please contact us. A £30.00 deposit is required. This deposit is refundable when all of the equipment is returned in good condition. The activity pack can be collected in advance of your visit so you can plan which topics/activities you would like to deliver on the day.

For more information please contact the community team at East Midlands Airport.

Email: community@eastmidlandsairport.com

Tel:  01332 852 801