How to implement Mechanisms in the primary D&T curriculum

This 'How to implement Mechanisms in the primary D&T curriculum' course, aims to help support teachers and D&T leads in understanding more about Mechanisms and how you can effectively embed the teaching of Mechanisms into your primary curriculum.

The course aims to address the following: 

• Introduction into teaching Mechanisms in Design and Technology 
  • What are mechanisms? 
  • The National Curriculum 
• The key principles in teaching mechanisms 
  • Definition of mechanisms and mechanical systems
  • How to explore the teaching of different types of movement and forces
  • Introduction into different types of mechanism
  • Introduction into inputs, processes and outputs in a mechanical system
• How to show progression when teaching mechanisms 
• Teaching Mechanisms in the Early Years Foundation Stage 
• Teaching Mechanisms at Key Stage 1 
• Teaching Mechanisms at Key Stage 2 
• Opportunities for connecting mechanisms to the teaching of electronics and control technology
• Mechanisms and mechanical systems in context

You can work your way through the content at your own pace, throughout the course you will have the opportunity to carry out a range of focused practical tasks to help develop your skills and expertise to allow you to confidently deliver.