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Welcome to Fun-Engineering™. Here you will find information, activities and stories relating to engineering – just for fun!
Are you are wondering
what Engineering is all about? Click the icon on the right for details of a
simple demonstration model that was constructed to explain some of the basic
principles of engineering. You can also view a video clip of the demonstrator.
This is a story that is mainly intended
for children aged between ten years and fourteen years. It
teaches them about the principles of steam engines. The story
is also suitable for adults who are interested in teaching children
about the technology of steam power plants and the
industrial history of the Steam Age. Click on the icon to read the story.
Occasionally Professor Leo Nest answers questions put to him about Thermodynamics. This stuff is rather technical.
Click the moving icon to go to some questions and Leo's answers.
This is a rather unusual spinning top.
Click the photo for more information and a video clip.
This web site has been prepared by Jim McGovern.
Click the photo for details about his career and his publications.
© 2001-2008 Jim McGovern. All rights reserved
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