Engineering Interact
The Department of Engineering at the University of Cambridge is currently producing web-based educational science material wrapped-up in a game environment. The aim is to promote science and engineering at National Curriculum Key Stage 2 (Years 5 & 6) science and technology.
Key points:
- It’s free!
- Covers the Physical Processes and Scientific Enquiry.
- Fully interactive and fun.
- Can be used as an introduction, summary or revision tool, either in game or teacher mode.
- Flexible use: as a group activity if you have an interactive whiteboard or projector; or individually or in pairs if not.
- Extra skills developed: ICT, working as a team, planning, decision making.
- Easy to use: requires minimal technical experience.
We've tried to address some of the pitfalls of web-based resources, whilst offering high-quality and fun material. We'd love to know what you think of the site - all feedback and comments are most welcome.
Kind regards,
Peter Stidwill
www.engineeringinteract.org
Cambridge University Department of Engineering
