Bridges, Breakwaters, Lighthouses (STEAM)

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Inspired by the amazing examples of engineering in Plymouth (including the lighthouse, the Breakwater and the Tamar Bridge), your students will become STEAM engineers.

Students will use a range of maker technology to explore the key engineering feats of Plymouth. Applying design thinking to sound, light and construction activities students will learn to solve design challenges.

Key Stage: Key Stage 2
Topics: engineering, brunel, smeatons-tower
Price: £6 per student (including VAT)
Group Size: (minimum) 30 students
Duration: One hour
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Please send us your booking enquiry at least four weeks before your planned visit. Compliment your learning workshop by booking an afternoon visit to the iconic Smeaton's Tower lighthouse on Plymouth's Hoe. For bookings and enquiries email us .

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