2 raring2go.co.uk Summer days out that make learning fun — bring STEM to life for your kids Science and Industry THINTANK is Birmingham’s award-winning science museum that offers a huge range of opportunities to explore the world of science and engineering. From outer space to engineering and from the outdoor science garden to the mighty engines of the Industrial Revolution – there is a huge range of exhibits to keep everyone busy all day! Further afield, ENGINUITY AT IRONBRIDGE GORGE has fun interactive science and engineering activities and experiments that they can explore independently. A sure-fire way to fire their imagination and inspire the trailblazing engineers of tomorrow. Mechanical & Automotive Engineering As well as housing the largest collections of British road transport in the world, COVENTRY TRANSPORT MUSEUM offers a variety of STEM based activities that help kids (and their adults!) get to grips with the fundamentals of engineering through open ended play & tinkering! If the thrill and excitement of motor racing is more your thing, take a trip to SILVERSTONE MUSEUM and learn all about the history of the circuit as well as the key technical aspects of racing cars and motorbikes. SILVERSTONE FESTIVAL on the August Bank Holiday weekend brings a fun packed weekend of historic track action, live music and non-stop family entertainment. Head to the BRITISH MOTOR MUSEUM to celebrate the past, present and future of British motoring and you can always visit theTRANSPORT MUSEUM WYTHALL, they are open every weekend and bank holiday over Summer. Some days out are purely for entertainment, but there are often opportunities to have fun with the bonus of an educational element. Here are some suggestions to inspire your children and bring science, technology, engineering and maths to life. 8 raring2go.co.uk Raring2go! THINGS TO DO
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