Created for schools by teachers and industry

What is DigIT! to BuildIT! ?

DigIT! to BuildIT! is a project-based competition for schools mapped to the national curriculum. It aims to familiarise students with the extractives and minerals processing industry and the building products industry – the sectors which form the supply chain to the construction industry.

The Project

The project asks school students to identify the sources of material used in the construction of a significant building local to the school, for example, the town hall, football stadium or law courts. Students are also prompted to recommend alternative ‘eco-friendly’ materials to show their understanding of environmental issues.

Support Material

Free, high-quality learning materials are provided, as well as existing materials from industry, such as Virtual Quarry from the Mineral Products Association and other employer-developed materials.

Register here to gain access to the materials.

Curriculum Links

The project is relevant to: Year 9 Geography (pre-GCSE); Science at GCSE; Geology A Level and is also relevant to the Diploma in Construction and Built Environment. BTEC Construction and Built Environment First Diploma and First Certificate.

Twinning with Employers

Participating schools will have access to a ‘twinning’ scheme that aims to link schools with local employers, such as quarries, brickworks and block works.

Prizes

The competition has 3 levels of entry, Key Stage 3 (Year 9), Key Stage 4 (Year 10) and Key Stage 5 (Year 12).The student that provides the best entry nationally at each Key Stage will be awarded a prize. Prize winning entries will be selected by an expert judging panel. Finalists will be informed by the end of April 2012.