A port for all

Panoramic view of the port

Educational justification

Almost all the activities carried out by man require the help of transport to complete them. We are constantly moving; from home to school, to work, to do the shopping, etc.

In order to get from one place to another we use transport - land, sea and air-, and vehicles.

Sea transport has been one of the most interesting means of transport throughout history. Furthermore, the port is very financially active; it is a source of wealth and employment for communities located in the surrounding area. Many different activities are undertaken at the port, such as fishing, trade, sport, etc.

It is interesting to see how the port area is divided up according to different requirements; each activity is located in a particular area and takes up a particular amount of space.

Piece of work linked to the following stage areas:

Knowledge of the surrounding area, Spanish language, Art and Consumer Education.

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Panoramic view of the port

Description of the work to be undertaken:

How: This activity aims to help students understand how the port is used and why it is "a port for all". The activity involves filling in information individually and/or in groups, linking pictures and names using arrows and completing an aerial photo.

Where?: In the classroom.

When?: Before and after the visit.

Using what?: The relevant file.

Assessment: For the teacher to decide.

Complementary material: None

Activity objectives:

To provide the students with a global view of the activities undertaken at the Port of Santander and to show them how these activities, either directly or indirectly, meet many of the needs of the community. The activity aims to locate the port's functions within the transport chain and to assess the port's social role.

To show how the port area is organised in order to carry out the tasks required of it.

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