Here is a taster of resources and activities that are available from the Knowsley City Learning Centres. The City Learning Centres also offer a wide range of mobile equipment and programmes for use in schools.
If you would like a full list of resources and activities please download our Resource Book, to book or discuss any of the activities, resources or support shown please do not hesitate to contact us.
The Green Screen Film Studio
The green screen can be used for a variety of projects and activities such as video diaries, exploring narrative and mini film productions.
Key stage 4
Duration: Half Day / Full Day
Venue: Huyton CLC
Classroom Performance System
Use our interactive “who wants to be a millionaire” style voting pads to test pupils on a range of curriculum question and allow them to learn in a fun way. This is also a mobile resource and can be loaned out by contacting your local CLC.
Key stage (All)
Venue: Kirkby CLC, Huyton CLC and Whiston CLC
Sports Performance Analysis
A project based around physical education and performance analysis.
QCA Units: ICT 4B, 5A, Art & Design 6A and PE
Key Stage (All)
Venue: Kirkby CLC
Photoshop Adobe Photoshop Project
Students develop and create a range of graphics for print/web and manipulate digital imagery using Adobe Photoshop. Please contact the CLC to discuss a project plan prior to the activity.
Key Stage 4: QCA Units: ICT 4A and Art & Design 4A, 6A
Duration: half day
Venue: Kirkby CLC, Huyton CLC & Whiston CLC
Interactive 3D Screen
Knowsley CLCs have recently installed an interactive 3D screen which enhances learning as users explore 3D environments to collect knowledge. These sensory immersive journeys include exploring the human heart, an underwater odyssey and dissecting DNA.
Key stage 3
Duration 1 hour
Venue: Kirkby CLC
Cinematrix Manipulating sound
Allows pupils to experiment with sound and vision by creating an interactive music video. It is simple to use and fun!
Key Stage 3: QCA Units: ICT and music 3, 10, 15
Duration: 1 hour
Venue: Kirkby CLC, Huyton CLC & Whiston CLC
Lego Mindstorm
Lego Mindstorm is a classroom solution that integrates programming and robotics. It is the
ideal hands on tool for helping your students learn a variety of topics including maths and science.
Key stage: 3
Duration half day
Venue: Kirkby CLC, Huyton CLC and Whiston CLC
Creating Macromedia Flash Animations
Using industry standard web design tools students learn how to create interactive vector
animations for use in web design, short films, games and various media orientated projects.
QCA Units: ICT 2 and Citizenship 7
Key Stage 4
Duration: half day
Venue: Kirkby CLC, Huyton CLC and Whiston CLC
