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 Links
to Cool Sites
Junior Cafe
Scientifique
www.juniorcafesci.org.uk/
Science and technology have never been more important in all our lives
than they are now. Junior Cafes Scientifique are informal, school-based
events where students and practising scientists meet to question and discuss
ideas and issues in contemporary science and technology. Lots of events
in Yorkshire and the North of England.
Works4Me
http://www.works4me.org.uk/
Superb web site from the Equal Opportunities
Commission. They say, "More men than women
work in construction, engineering, technology
and science and more women than men work in
the 5 "C's"– catering, cleaning, clerical, cashiering
and caring jobs such as child care and nursing.
This website gives you information about breaking
free of stereotypes so YOU can decide what works
4 you."
Young Engineers
http://www.youngeng.org
Young Engineers’ aim is to inspire young people to develop an interest in engineering, and, in doing so, recognise the importance and excitement of engineering as a future career.
Planet
Science
http://www.planet-science.com
A fantastically fun and exciting site for all ages from the Department
of Education. Lots of cool games and a great looking site!
Career
Space
http://www.career-space.com/
Information and Communications Technology skills and careers web site.
Great site to guide you through planning a career in ICT - check out the
'Our World' section that explains how ICT is used in every day life (and
it's a lot!).
Girls
Go Tech
http://www.girlsgotech.org/
No matter where we live science and technology play an important part
in everyday life. Shows us that science and technology are everywhere!
Planet
Jemma
http://www.planetjemma.com
Award-winning web site from young women scientists that will inspire and
entertain you!
Enginuity
Web Site
http://www.enginuity.org.uk
Looks at engineering as a career for secondary school students. Also includes
information on INSIGHT summer courses for girls interested in studying
engineering at university.
Computer Club
for Girls (CC4G)
http://www.cc4g.net
An exciting online club full of great things to do… just for girls aged
10-14!
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CITB
(Construction Industry Training Board)
http://www.citb.co.uk/
Information and advice about working in the
construction industry.
Engineering
Our Future (BAE Systems)
http://www.engineeringourfuture.co.uk
Web site encouraging young people to consider
a career in Engineering from the British Aerospace
and Electronic Systems.
Apprentices
Go Higher
Provides information to
young people in West Yorkshire about Apprenticeships
and the progression routes into Higher Education
available to them.
SETPOINT
Humberside
Information and resources
relating to Science Projects, Engineering, Technology
and Mathematics and a guide to events in and
around the Humberside region (Kingston upon
Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, North Lincolnshire
and North East Lincolnshire).
Try an online learning styles
questionnaire!
Below are links to different
questionnaires you can try. Some have 4 learning
styles and others can have up to eleven learning
styles! It's fun to do and you can learn something
about yourself.
www.learning-styles-online.com
Free online questionnaire and information about learning styles.
(7 learning styles).
www.vark-learn.com
This one gives a questionnaire for younger people. For the questionnaires,
click on the 'Using VARK' link. For the explanations, click on the 'Helpsheets'
link. (5 learning styles).
Note: Let's Talk is not
responsible for the content of any of the web
sites linked to on this page.
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