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Content of activities Is there a context to the activity which provides a social application for the subject? It is important for girls to understand why they are doing something and how it contributes to society. Ensure the scenario has a positive message Is the activity appealing to both genders and students from different ethnic backgrounds? Could it be viewed as catering traditionally for boys? (E.g. cars, rockets, weapons, trains etc...) If so, what have you done to ensure it equally appeals to girls? What have you done to ensure interest from students from different backgrounds? Or do you need to devise/find a new activity? Can you Incorporate design/decoration into activity Can the students relate to the activity? Show the social context Introduce a cultural focus i.e. Provide local references. Set a scenario that displays your subject in a positive light Introducing ethically dimension to the subject Introducing environmental application of the subject. Instead of ‘add a light to an existing bell circuit’ present them with the challenge ‘how would you adapt the bell circuit in a deaf person’s home to alert them that someone was at the door?’ Produce an alarm that reminds the students of a specific date or time in the religious calendar London South Bank University Ran a girls' only engineering weeks summer school, focusing on robotics, included discussion on prosthetics in top level sport. University of Sussex ran a Drug Discovery week as part of their Headstart programme focusing on Alzheimers disease. Project Navy Wise Young women undertook a week’s residential work experience with the Royal Navy. Activities were designed and to be inclusive and hands –on: removing and replacing a propeller, 1 day survival course in the New Forest, releasing and repacking a parachute. Team building activities included to promote friendships and teamwork. A competition to redesign an airport lounge may not be appropriate for children who have not had the opportunity to travel abroad.
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