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KI Europe , Focused Tasks FTs are where students are taught specific technical knowledge, designing skills and making skills. This may be a quick whole-class-making activity, learning a new CAD programme, exploring polymers, or much more. CAD Modelling - this involves using Siemens Solid Edge CAD software to create a single-part chair, which can be used for rendering, testing, FEA and more, with guidance on selecting the right software features and maximising creativity and productivity. 3D Printing - this Focused Task explores exporting 3D models...
Recommended requirements for effective practice in KS1 and KS2, Minimum requirements for effective practice in KS1 and KS2 Subject leaders often ask the D&T Association for advice about factors in effective teaching and learning in the subject. These include the amount of teaching time that should be allocated, the size of budget needed for materials and components, and how many projects should be taught each term. In response, the Association and the D
Inspired by Industry Lamb Industries, Inspired by Industry: Lamb Industries This context is designed to provide students with opportunities to explore accessible product design, focusing on gardening but adaptable to various applications. While no specific material focus, the emphasis on durable materials like metals, timbers, and polymers is noted for functional gardening equipment. However, students are encouraged to use modelling materials for prototyping and soft modelling tools for experimenting with organic forms related to comfort and ergonomics. The potential outcomes may be conceptual, such as modelled garden...
Packaging – Banish broken biscuits! Box them brilliantly!, Age 6-9 years First published 2011; fully updated 2021 In this food packaging project children design and make the packaging for a fragile food product exploring the relationship between the shape and strength of shell structures. It has strong links to maths as the children apply their mathematical understanding of 3D shapes and nets to inform their designing and making. They learn about strengthening sheet material to make a strong shell structure, used to protect home-made shortbread...
Smart Tools, Inclusive Classrooms, A recent webinar hosted by the Design & Technology Association brought together teachers and practitioners to explore how inclusive design principles can be applied meaningfully in D&T education. The webinar was led by John Walker, a teacher from Bradfield Academy in Chatham, Kent, whose hands-on experience with students of varying abilities shared his practical insight and inspiration. Members can watch the webinar for free here. Inclusive Tools for Tailored Learning John, who works in a...
Embedding cookery into the primary curriculum, A recent members-only webinar explored how schools can make hands-on cookery a meaningful and achievable part of the primary curriculum. Led by Maria Dunbar and Alistair Turner from Leiths Education, the session shared early findings from a pilot project now involving 90 state primary schools across the UK. The pilot was launched to test a new cookery curriculum for key stage 1 and 2, with schools asked to deliver lessons and complete surveys before and...
Primary Progression posters, Primary Progression PostersSeptember 2016 A set of five posters outlining the progression from Key Stage 1 through Early Key Stage 2 and Late Key Stage 2 in the areas of Designing, Making, Evaluating, Technical Knowledge and Cooking and Nutrition. Progression frameworkThe revised National Curriculum was introduced in September 2014 without levels or level descriptions. In response the Association worked with the Expert Subject Advisory Group (ESAG) for D&T to develop the Progression Framework. The Framework provides steps
Teachers In Residence , The Association are offering our members the opportunity to take part in a three to five day internship with a UK-based design, engineering, manufacturing or construction business, to get an in-depth understanding of modern industry and the knowledge, skills and personal attributes sought by employers. This internship will help you to develop a deeper understanding of modern industry and the technical skills and attributes required by employers which will give you to have a clearer view of the career pathways....
Free funding for D&T in your school with easyfundraising, As we count down towards Christmas, your school could win a daily cash injection for D&T resources courtesy of easyfundraising. Christmas Crackers, 8th - 21st December Take advantage of parent’s Christmas shopping by receiving cashback donations every time they buy from over 8,000 retailers at no extra cost to them! They just need to shop via the easyfundraising app or website. And this month, while they visit the app or...
Foster + Partners Teachers in Residence Webinar, D&T teachers nationwide joined our webinar featuring Foster + Partners. Hosted by CEO Tony Ryan and Education Manager Peter Garstecki, the event showcased testimonials from participating teachers like Josephine Madden, Josiah Edun, Matthew Fawcett, Elaine Caroll, Amy Clegg, and Antoinette Kodi Pecku. These educators shared how the immersive experience expanded their understanding of architecture, urban design, and engineering, offering valuable insights into diverse career pathways for students. Through collaboration with industry experts, they gained firsthand experience in design philosophy and real-world...
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