Engineering in nature

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2. Name of school/organisation:

Mary Webb School

3. Event / activity title:

5. Event or activity description (max 300 words):

All primary schools local to Mary Webb School will be sending some Y5/6 pupils to take part in a STEM day. They will have researched engineering in nature before coming and will present their findings. How are bullet trains inspired by kingfishers? How do dung beetles help us develop night vision? On the day at Mary Webb School, the students will take part in a competition with 'Architect Workshops' to build a skyscraper. The best design will win £100 for the school to spend on STEM resources.

6. Type of event / activity (tick all that apply):

Competition

7. Keywords:

Architecture

Engineering

Nature

8. Event start and end date and time:

Tuesday, 19 March, 2013 - 09:30 to 14:30

11. Venue of the event/activity:

Mary Webb School

12. Venue address:

Bogey Lane

Pontesbury

Shrewsbury

Shropshire

SY5 0TG

United Kingdom

13. Venue telephone number:

01743 792100

14. What age groups is it open to?:

7–11 year olds

15. How many pupils will this reach in total?:

120

16. Would you like to request a National Science & Engineering Week Marketing Pack?:

Yes

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