Here are some great websites offering information and resources for teachers and pupils interested in engineering:
The Young Engineers & Science Clubs Scotland project is organised by the Scottish Council for Development and Industry, and has been running since 1987. It has grants available for new clubs, as well as lots of resources and competitions.
The Institution of Structural Engineers Education Trust has helped develop several downloadable teacher packs that cover Stadium Roof Design, Bridge Design and Tall Buildings.
Visit the Bloodhound website for facts and teaching materials, follow the Bloodhound blog on BBC, watch a video on youtube and become a fan on facebook.
Engeneration is a free-to-join membership scheme that aims to support you right the way through your Engineering course of study.
As a teacher of a registered school you have access to a wide range of resources and information, including over 40 curriculum-aligned lesson plans.
On this site you can find and download resources for schools. Read about how a gas turbine works, find out how the modules fit together or play interactive games based on a variety of engineering concepts.
Whether you're a teacher or student, our resources will give you an inisight into the prcocess of making something that works.
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