Client: Vision for Lanark, 2023-25
In support of the Vision for Lanark Power Trail project, CMC developed a major E-STEM online learning resource for teachers to deliver in the classroom and to support self-led school visits to New Lanark and the Falls of Clyde. The resource has been developed from the extensive content of the Power Trail Project led by CMC and with the support of Lanark Community Development Trust, New Lanark World Heritage Site, The Scottish Wildlife Trust, SSE Renewables and Drax.
This major resource is provided online in the form of an editable Power Point pack that can be presented and worked though in the classroom or at home. The learning resources and worksheets support several curriculum areas and address biodiversity, sustainability, technology and social studies. In addition, there are interviews with staff from Drax, New Lanark and the Scottish Wildlife Trust who describe how they use their STEM skills while working by the River Clyde to deliver their organisations diverse objectives.
The pack’s virtual tour of the Power Trail follows the heritage story and journey of water power at New Lanark and the Falls of Clyde. Users of the pack discover centuries of sustainable, renewable energy in a spectacular and unique environment. The trail covers three broad themes:
- Heritage: 250 years of hydro technology at New Lanark, from waterwheels to electricity-generating turbines.
- Environment: The Scottish Wildlife Trust manages and monitors the nature reserve for the benefit of its biodiversity.
- Hydro-electricity: A 20th and 21st century story of hydro-electricity at one of the country’s first hydro-electric power stations.
You can download the E-STEM Pack using this link:
This flexible learning resource for teachers offers a versatile and engaging set of resources designed to support both subject-specific and interdisciplinary learning. The resources span multiple areas within the curriculum, making them suitable for cross-curricular projects.
It is ideal for student-led learning both as a self-study or as a homework task. They also work well for whole-class activities as they have enough depth and breadth to support whole class engagement.
An added bonus is the integrated links to STEM challenges and career pathways, which will encourage students to explore future opportunities.
Dawn Honnet, Teacher of Geography, Holy Cross High School
