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Interactive learning

If you’re looking forward to a career in engineering, it’s also useful to look back at the role that engineering has played in the past. Explore the features below to step back in time and learn about some really important engineering achievements.

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Airspace Interactives

Learn about how airplanes fly, and investigate the engineering skills involved in aviation.

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Interactive Aircraft Hall

Explore the AirSpace Aircraft Hall and learn about the aircraft it contains.

Download Glascoed Virtual Museum worksheet

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Glascoed Education Centre Virtual Tour

Find out what life was like for the British people living through World War II.

Download HMS ONYX Virtual Museum worksheet

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HMS Onyx Virtual Museum, Barrow-in-Furness

Discover what life is like onboard the HMS Onyx submarine.

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Clydebuilt Virtual Maritime Museum, Braehead Glasgow

Follow the growth of Glasgow and the increasing importance of the River Clyde to shipbuilding worldwide.

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