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Your Engineering Challenge In teams, build a sky scraper using K’NEX to hold a tennis ball. As high as possible. Earthquake proof. Must stand on your table. Teams of 3 or 4 Engineering challenge 30 minutes - skyscraper - K’Nex … 24th February 2017 Design & Technology in Engineering

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Useful Websites (hyperlinks in presentation mode ) Apprenticeships http://www.engineeringcareers.co.uk/ http://www.apprenticeships.org.uk/types-of-apprenticeships/engineering-and-manufacturing-technologies.aspx A-Levels http://www.theiet.org/students/studying-engineering/choosing-course/choosing-a-levels.cfm Professional Engineering http://www.imeche.org/membership/professional-development-and-cpd/professional-development/from-application-to-professional-registration-your-complete-guide/the-levels-of-professional-registration Links leave with your teacher http://www.engc.org.uk/about-us/our-partners/professional-engineering-institutions 24th February 2017 Design & Technology in Engineering

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