To help you introduce civil engineering for a talk to a class or assembly.
The Rochester Bridge Trust has an excellent range of resources and lesson plans for primary schools. Ideal for the older primary age groups.
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A 100 minute long workshop for a class to explore the challenges associated with access to safe and clean drinking water for people all around the world. From Engineers Without Borders.
Classroom / group activity
A 30-40 minute classroom activity for younger primary school children. Spot the civil engineering projects in this fun picture of a town.
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ICE Fellow Pippa Higgins has created a set of challenges that can entertain and challenge children over a number of activity sessions. Brownies can also earn badges.
Classroom / group activity
Nursery rhymes contain a surprising amount of engineering. Here are some ideas you could discuss with the teacher if you want to engage the very young.
Classroom / group activity
CREST awards are available for a range of civil engineering related activities (transport, environment, engineering, international development). Look for the Star and SuperStar Awards.
Download our fun civil engineering booklet with games like spot the difference, wordsearch, maze and more.
Primary Engineer has created an engineering curriculum that spans early years, primary, secondary and further education institutions.
Some great resources mapped to the curriculum at all age groups and by UK nation.
Our central London exhibitions are free to go to and are accessible for young people and adults of all ages with plenty of hands on engineering fun too.