using resources in a way that protects the environment and ensures they are available for future generations

the basic physical systems (like roads, bridges, transport) needed for a city to function

a visual representation of an idea, often used to show early design ideas

Design a sustainable transport system

Art and design

Investigating urban design

Researching the urban environment

Introduction to design thinking

Design a space to play

Design a space for urban wildlife

In this unit, pupils will learn the art of portraiture in greater depth. They will learn how artists create expressions, mood and feeling in their portraits using facial features, colour, lighting and props.

Urban Life: Drawing and design

What is a key feature of a sustainable transport system?

Which of these ideas shows a misconception about sustainable transport?

Which of these is most likely to be included in a concept drawing for a new transport system?

Why is annotation important in a design drawing?

Put the design steps in the correct order:

Match each keyword with its correct definition:

Doing what with ideas can help explain the function of a design clearly?

Which of the following is an example of a green space in a city?

There is often a lack of food and shelter

Why might cities be hard for wildlife to live in?

help provide shelter and food for animals

Wildlife-friendly features in cities, like bug hotels and bird-friendly bus stops, do what?

What do animals need in their habitats to survive?

Research what wildlife needs to survive in urban areas

Plan wildlife-friendly features like green spaces

Draw your design with wildlife-friendly features

Annotate your design to explain your ideas

Put these steps in the correct order to design a wildlife-friendly urban space:

Starter Quiz