Sainsbury launches major foresight project for schools.

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M2 PRESSWIRE-25 January 2000-UK GOVERNMENT: Sainsbury launches major foresight project for schools (C)1994-2000 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:25012000 A new schools' initiative complementing the work of the Government's national Foresight programme was launched today by Lord Sainsbury, Minister for Science.

The Young Foresight project invites 13-14 year olds to tackle the challenges of the future in designing a new product for the world of 2020. It is based on three BBC Schools television programmes with accompanying classroom resources, teacher training and an interactive web-site, designed to support the development of Key Stage 3 in Design and Technology. The project aims to encourage creativity, enterprise and innovation among young people - giving...