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	There resources can be found here. [https://www.ice.org.uk/what-is-civil-engineering/education-resources/educational-resources/ https://www.ice.org.uk/what-is-civil-engineering/education-resources/educational-resources/]		There resources can be found here. [https://www.ice.org.uk/what-is-civil-engineering/education-resources/educational-resources/ https://www.ice.org.uk/what-is-civil-engineering/education-resources/educational-resources/]

−	This article is based on an ~~article~~ by Jessica Beasley, communications executive at ICE that appeared on the [https://www.ice.org.uk/news-insight/news-and-blogs/ice-blogs/ice-community-blog/stem-projects-for-kids-7-ways-to-build-big-with-household-items/ ICE Community blog, April 4.]	+	-----
		+	This article is based on an content by Jessica Beasley, communications executive at ICE that appeared on the [https://www.ice.org.uk/news-insight/news-and-blogs/ice-blogs/ice-community-blog/stem-projects-for-kids-7-ways-to-build-big-with-household-items/ ICE Community blog, April 4.]

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	= Related articles on Designing Buildings =		= Related articles on Designing Buildings =

−	~~Here is~~ a ~~list of all the Education related~~ articles of ~~Designing Buildings [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Category:Education https://www~~.~~designingbuildings~~.co.~~uk/wiki/Category:Education]~~	+	* Basement and sewerage LEGO set.
		+	* How to become a civil engineer.
		+	* ICE articles.
		+	* Institution of Civil Engineers.
		+	* International LEGO day 2021.
		+	* Meccano.

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	There resources can be found here. [https://www.ice.org.uk/what-is-civil-engineering/education-resources/educational-resources/ https://www.ice.org.uk/what-is-civil-engineering/education-resources/educational-resources/]		There resources can be found here. [https://www.ice.org.uk/what-is-civil-engineering/education-resources/educational-resources/ https://www.ice.org.uk/what-is-civil-engineering/education-resources/educational-resources/]
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		+	This article is based on an article by Jessica Beasley, communications executive at ICE that appeared on the [https://www.ice.org.uk/news-insight/news-and-blogs/ice-blogs/ice-community-blog/stem-projects-for-kids-7-ways-to-build-big-with-household-items/ ICE Community blog, April 4.]
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	We’re sure you’ll find yourself having fun too!		We’re sure you’ll find yourself having fun too!

−	= 1. Try the egg-drop challenge =	+	= Try the egg-drop challenge =

	During Easter try this egg-drop challenge ! One great way of engaging kids with engineering and introducing them to the roles of gravity, force and acceleration is by doing your very own egg-drop challenge.		During Easter try this egg-drop challenge ! One great way of engaging kids with engineering and introducing them to the roles of gravity, force and acceleration is by doing your very own egg-drop challenge.
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	[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nsnyl8llfH4&t=50s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nsnyl8llfH4&t=50s]		[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nsnyl8llfH4&t=50s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nsnyl8llfH4&t=50s]

−	= 2. Build a mini wind turbine =	+	= Build a mini wind turbine =

	Building a wind turbine that can power an LED light is a brilliant way of teaching kids about engineering skills and renewable energy.		Building a wind turbine that can power an LED light is a brilliant way of teaching kids about engineering skills and renewable energy.
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	[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KOd6-PFkEy8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KOd6-PFkEy8]		[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KOd6-PFkEy8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KOd6-PFkEy8]

−	= 3. Construct a gingerbread house =	+	= Construct a gingerbread house =

	Didn’t think baking and civil engineering could go together? Think again!		Didn’t think baking and civil engineering could go together? Think again!
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	[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QSITi4j_HZI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QSITi4j_HZI]		[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QSITi4j_HZI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QSITi4j_HZI]

−	= 4. Take part in the 100 cup tower challenge =	+	= Take part in the 100 cup tower challenge =

	If your young engineer aspires to build super-skyscrapers, doing the one-hundred cup tower challenge is a great start.		If your young engineer aspires to build super-skyscrapers, doing the one-hundred cup tower challenge is a great start.
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	[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9Jq-93vpL4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9Jq-93vpL4]		[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9Jq-93vpL4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9Jq-93vpL4]

−	= 5. Build a rubber band helicopter =	+	= Build a rubber band helicopter =

	This project combines fine motor skills with construction: an engineering dream team.		This project combines fine motor skills with construction: an engineering dream team.
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−	= 6. Make a DIY bubble-blowing machine =	+	= Make a DIY bubble-blowing machine =

	If you know a child who loves engineering, making a bubble-blowing machine is a creative way to engage them with construction – and they’ll get to have fun afterwards, chasing all the bubbles.		If you know a child who loves engineering, making a bubble-blowing machine is a creative way to engage them with construction – and they’ll get to have fun afterwards, chasing all the bubbles.
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−	= 7. Build a smartphone projector =	+	= Build a smartphone projector =

	Many people bemoan the time kids spend each day on their phones, but you can use technology to help your kids create a fantastic STEM project.		Many people bemoan the time kids spend each day on their phones, but you can use technology to help your kids create a fantastic STEM project.
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	There resources can be found here. [https://www.ice.org.uk/what-is-civil-engineering/education-resources/educational-resources/ https://www.ice.org.uk/what-is-civil-engineering/education-resources/educational-resources/]		There resources can be found here. [https://www.ice.org.uk/what-is-civil-engineering/education-resources/educational-resources/ https://www.ice.org.uk/what-is-civil-engineering/education-resources/educational-resources/]
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= Introduction =

STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths, many schools have STEM weeks and ongoing projects to develop these skills.

Here below the ICE outline some fund educational projects to keep the kids busy over the holidays for young aspiring engineers at home?

These fun activities will not only entertain, but educate by engaging creativity, motor skills and imagination, developing STEM skills for future careers, enjoyable for children and grown-ups alike!

We’re sure you’ll find yourself having fun too!

= 1. Try the egg-drop challenge =

During Easter try this egg-drop challenge ! One great way of engaging kids with engineering and introducing them to the roles of gravity, force and acceleration is by doing your very own egg-drop challenge.

The first thing you’ll need is a device to hold the egg. Why not get everyone together and brainstorm ideas for how you want your device to look?

Once you’ve got ideas together, it’s time to build your contraption. You can use anything from cardboard boxes to newspapers and rubber bands. The sky (or your kitchen cupboard!) is the limit.

Then comes the seriously fun part: testing out your device! If the device is successful, the egg should not break when dropped from a height. If it breaks, it just means that the design needs some tweaking. Don’t give up – use this as an opportunity to build an even better structure.

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nsnyl8llfH4&t=50s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nsnyl8llfH4&t=50s]

= 2. Build a mini wind turbine =

Building a wind turbine that can power an LED light is a brilliant way of teaching kids about engineering skills and renewable energy.

You’ll need a hobby motor, an LED bulb, and household items, such as paper cups, craft sticks, and scissors, to bring the project to life.

Check out the video below for complete instructions.

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KOd6-PFkEy8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KOd6-PFkEy8]

= 3. Construct a gingerbread house =

Didn’t think baking and civil engineering could go together? Think again!

Constructing a gingerbread house with a solid structure involves using skills vital to engineering – designing, building, and testing.

As the Science Buddies video below shows, you can make your design simple or complex.

You can aim to create a simple house if you’re working with young children, but you can add multiple floors, windows, roofing, and features such as balconies if you've teamed up with older kids.

Once it’s finished, you’ll have a unique design that you can eat or re-use in other delicious gingerbread products like gingerbread truffles or ice-cream.

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QSITi4j_HZI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QSITi4j_HZI]

= 4. Take part in the 100 cup tower challenge =

If your young engineer aspires to build super-skyscrapers, doing the one-hundred cup tower challenge is a great start.

This challenge will test patience, persistence, creativity, and attention to detail – all super valuable skills for civil engineers. Just grab one hundred paper cups and get building.

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9Jq-93vpL4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9Jq-93vpL4]

= 5. Build a rubber band helicopter =

This project combines fine motor skills with construction: an engineering dream team.

As you can see in this video from STEM Inventions, one handy way to remember how quickly you should launch your helicopter is to say ‘tick-tock.’

If you follow the instructions, you should be able to get your helicopter to fly more than 20 feet (6m).

[https://youtu.be/DiJIvoHvGk4 https://youtu.be/DiJIvoHvGk4]

= 6. Make a DIY bubble-blowing machine =

If you know a child who loves engineering, making a bubble-blowing machine is a creative way to engage them with construction – and they’ll get to have fun afterwards, chasing all the bubbles.

You can make the bubble-blowing machine with many items you might already have lying around the house, including drinks bottles, wire, and glue.

Who knew that a Sprite bottle could be transformed into a machine that will generate hours of fun? Easter holiday entertainment sorted!

[https://youtu.be/XRmNw6wYV_s https://youtu.be/XRmNw6wYV_s]

= 7. Build a smartphone projector =

Many people bemoan the time kids spend each day on their phones, but you can use technology to help your kids create a fantastic STEM project.

Household items needed include a shoebox, magnifying lens, smartphone and glue sticks.

As tools including a hacksaw, hot glue gun and cutter-knife are required to create the finished product, this project is not recommended for younger children, and an adult should assist.

As a bonus, once you’ve finished this project, you can spend some quality time with the kids watching a film on the projector – a brilliant way to bring the movies straight to your home!

[https://youtu.be/wGz1gx_GuDs https://youtu.be/wGz1gx_GuDs]

= ICE Education resources =

The ICE have a comprehensive range of resources aimed at all student ages to help you show and explain what civil engineering is, why it's important and what you need to do to become a civil engineer. There are also other fun projects for kids of all ages.

There resources can be found here. [https://www.ice.org.uk/what-is-civil-engineering/education-resources/educational-resources/ https://www.ice.org.uk/what-is-civil-engineering/education-resources/educational-resources/]