The topic of "mobility" was conceptualised and developed for Year 9. In the modern and technologised world, the various possibilities of mobility play an important role. In addition to geographical changes in location, this also includes virtual mobility through communication technologies.

The teaching unit is designed to give pupils an insight into the historical development of mobility. A Morse code machine is built as a workpiece with which the pupils can send messages. In preparation, an exercise is included with which the pupils can be introduced to the topic of "soldering" (classes that have already had experience with this will find a differentiated task at this point that has a higher level of difficulty.

The construction of a balsa aeroplane is another practical task in the unit. Theoretical reference is made to the problem of the high fuel consumption of cargo and commercial aircraft.

At the end of the unit, the pupils can get creative: In a future workshop, they are asked to think of new forms of mobility based on the current state of mobility, incorporating the sustainable aspects taught in class into their considerations.

In addition to the PDF file, you will find all worksheets, blackboard images and slides as DOC files here - so you can customise the content to suit the pupils' requirements and individual wishes.