The Sheikh Zayed Club (UAE Social Studies Department) is pleased to announce an individual model-making competition for Grade 7 students on the theme “Then and Now” – Transport Evolution Model. This activity aims to encourage creativity, research, innovation, and an understanding of how transportation has evolved from traditional methods to modern and advanced systems.
Interested students are requested to register their names with their respective UAE Social Studies teachers on or before 21 October 2026.
1. Theme and Model Requirements
- Each student must prepare an individual model comparing traditional and modern modes of transportation and bring it on the day of competition.
- The model should clearly illustrate the changes in transportation over time.
- Students may choose any suitable example, such as:
- Traditional boats and modern ships.
- Camels and modern cars.
- Traditional sailing vessels and modern passenger ships.
- Old trains and modern high-speed trains.
- Early aircraft and modern aeroplanes.
- Traditional desert travel and modern metro or public transport systems.
- Students are encouraged to highlight the development of transportation in the UAE wherever relevant.
- Students are encouraged to use eco-friendly and recycled materials. Expensive materials are not necessary. Creativity and effective presentation are more important than cost.
3. Rules and Instructions
1. Participation is strictly individual. Group projects will not be accepted.
2. Each student must design and prepare their own model.
3. The model must be based on the theme “Then and Now” – Transport Evolution.
4. The model should clearly compare the traditional and modern forms of transportation.
5. Models must be neat, sturdy, well-labelled, and easy to understand.
6. Students must include a title and a short explanation of approximately 1–2 minutes, describing the model and the major changes in transportation.
7. Students should be able to explain the model independently and answer simple questions from the judges.
8. Ready-made models submitted without meaningful student contribution will not be encouraged.
9. Models must be brought to school on 23 October 2026, the day of the competition.
10. The judges’ decision will be final.
4. Judging Criteria
Creativity and Originality |
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Relevance to the Theme and Accuracy of Information |
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Quality of Model Making and Neatness |
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Comparison of Traditional and Modern Transportation |
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Use of Recycled/Eco-friendly Materials |
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Explanation, Confidence, and Presentation |
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We encourage all interested Grade 7 students to participate enthusiastically and showcase their creativity, research skills, and understanding of the remarkable journey of transportation from the past to the present.
Let your creativity travel through time — from “Then” to “Now”!
Thanks and Regards,
Sunrise English Private School-L.L.C-O.P.C.
Mussafah, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Contact :- +97125529989