STEAM Zone – Central Kowloon Route

STEAM ZONE

STEAM Workshop

Aligning with the current educational trend, the Central Kowloon Route Project Team collaborates with different schools to organize STEAM workshops. Through Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics education activities related to the project, such as DIY, worksheets and career talks, students can fully unleash their potential and strengthen their interest in STEAM.

Theme	Learning Focus (Primary School)	Learning Focus (Secondary School)
Exploring the Central Kowloon Route (CKR)	•Learn about the CKR and its benefits Download Worksheet (Chinese Only) Answer	•Learn about the benefits of the CKR •Alignment design of the CKR Download Worksheet Answer
Air Purification System (APS) Air Purifier DIY Model	•Particle size •Filtration •Application of APS Download Worksheet (Chinese Only) Answer	•Detailed structure and application of APS •Airflow and air pressure •Electrostatic principle •Air pollution Download Worksheet Answer
Tunnel Construction	•Material properties of soil/rock •Geological profile •Dimension of CKR tunnel •Excavation methods (Drill-and-Blast, Tunnel Boring Machine, Drill-and-Break) Download Worksheet (Chinese Only) Answer	•Earth pressure and water pressure •Operation of Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) •Drill-and-Blast Cycle •Application of precast segmental tunnel lining and tunnel lining formwork Download Worksheet (Chinese Only) Answer
Excavation and Lateral Support Works (ELS)	•Introduction of ELS works Download Worksheet (Chinese Only) Answer	•Application and characteristics of ELS works •Basic principle of soil mechanics and water pressure •Newton’s Third Law of Motion – action-reaction force Download Worksheet Answer
Landscape and Urban Planning	•Introduction of urban planning •Design of greening/ landscape and recreation/resting facilities