This afternoon, Fifth and Sixth class had a lovely trip to Swinford Library as part of Engineer’s Week.
The children enjoyed a workshop entitled Engineering through the Ages. They learned of the evolution of engineering in order to make things easier for people to work, from the use of the horse to plough, wheelbarrow, tractor and JCB.
The students then learned how marbles helped people move things in earliest times, and how engineering developed hugely during the construction of the Pyramids in Ancient Egypt.
The children also learned how arches and bridges became more prevalent during the Roman Age and how they reinforce the building put together and how this evolved to the use of thrusses in many buildings today.
The Industrial Revolution began the era of the internal combustion engine leading to the making of the first car using liquid and eventually fuel to power and move the wheels.
The children has a very enjoyable trip. We thank Swinford Library for facilitating the exhibition and the children for being so engaged and well behaved.