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

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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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    Lisa beat me with the suggestion of the Science Museum, but another one is the Natural History Museum. However the cheapest option is the local library (if you still have one - too many councils are closing them). There should be a good selection of popular science books. Finding such books written by TV personalities always helps (e.g. Professor Brian Cox, Marcus de Soto, etc.) since their names can be linked to TV programmes.

    Another option is to search for internet available programmes. Just going to BBC and searching for 'Engineering' brings up a list of programmes from the past available on i-Player which I don't remember but am already thinking would be fun to watch.

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    Lisa beat me with the suggestion of the Science Museum, but another one is the Natural History Museum. However the cheapest option is the local library (if you still have one - too many councils are closing them). There should be a good selection of popular science books. Finding such books written by TV personalities always helps (e.g. Professor Brian Cox, Marcus de Soto, etc.) since their names can be linked to TV programmes.

    Another option is to search for internet available programmes. Just going to BBC and searching for 'Engineering' brings up a list of programmes from the past available on i-Player which I don't remember but am already thinking would be fun to watch.

    Alasdair
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