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Calvin Asks: How can I keep my daughter inspired in engineering subjects?

CalvinTheEngineer
My daughter is 11 and loves all things STEM! However they don’t do a lot of science at school and I want to make sure she stays interested in the subject.


I am clueless about engineering and I was hoping to get some advice about interesting activities to inspire her.


I'm a single mum and money is tight, so big expensive things are out – any suggestions on what I can do?


Looking for inspiration - Brighton

 
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    That's exactly what I was going to suggest David Jolly‍ ! smiley


    There's a ton of engineering everywhere so visiting some interesting places is such a good idea if you need to do it on a budget. 


    Don't forget that the science museum is always an interesting place to go. Entrance is free although you will have to pay the train fare from Brighton to London. But again there are 'off-peak' deals to be had.. wink


    Another good idea would be television.... Programmes such as 'Impossible Engineering' and 'How it's made' etc are fascinating to watch. So I'd consider making time to watch those types of educational programmes together, instead of tuning into the mind-numbing conveyor belt of X Factor, Made in Chelsea, Love Island and other low quality programming (my opinion wink It's not the sort of stuff that I care to watch!) 


    Good luck! smiley
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    That's exactly what I was going to suggest David Jolly‍ ! smiley


    There's a ton of engineering everywhere so visiting some interesting places is such a good idea if you need to do it on a budget. 


    Don't forget that the science museum is always an interesting place to go. Entrance is free although you will have to pay the train fare from Brighton to London. But again there are 'off-peak' deals to be had.. wink


    Another good idea would be television.... Programmes such as 'Impossible Engineering' and 'How it's made' etc are fascinating to watch. So I'd consider making time to watch those types of educational programmes together, instead of tuning into the mind-numbing conveyor belt of X Factor, Made in Chelsea, Love Island and other low quality programming (my opinion wink It's not the sort of stuff that I care to watch!) 


    Good luck! smiley
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