Resources by Generation Logistics

Searching for parcels

In this resource students look at the application of linear and binary searches in the real world context of a delivery driver looking for parcels in a van. Students apply their understanding of a linear search to a series of questions before comparing a linear with a binary search to determine which would be...

Solar-powered refrigeration trucks

This resource provides an excellent real-world example of the application of energy transfers, energy use, energy and power calculations. It uses the context of a truck fleet manager for a logistics company deciding what type of refrigeration unit to buy for trucks needed to transport chilled food. The options are...

System security

This task gives students the opportunity to consider the wider implications of unauthorised access to the computer systems of a logistics business. Students are asked to investigate the main areas covered by the Computer Misuse Act and techniques used by hackers to access a company's data and systems. Students are...

Which fuel is best?

This resource contains a series of tasks which builds pupils' knowledge and understanding of combustion and how to evaluate what makes a good fuel. In the initial task pupils' are introduced to the properties of complete and incomplete combustion and this is then applied to the combustion reactions that take place...

Which lorry should a controller send?

The task within this resource is a real-world example of analysis and problem solving that can be used to support a lesson on computational thinking.

It uses the scenario of a controller in a logistics company who schedules all the lorries and drivers to make deliveries during the course of the day. Pupils...