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Inspired by Industry PTC Onshape, Inspired by Industry: PTC Onshape This context has been created to allow for a range of opportunities for students to explore user centred design and innovation through the development of a robot that can improve the quality of life. The prototype outcome(s) will need to be realised in a form that can be tested and evaluated. This might simple be a mock-up with exposed parts, wires etc. to test functionality, or it could be that the prototype resembles a more commercial ‘finished’ outcome. Alternatively, CAD...
Inspired by Industry JCB, Inspired by Industry: JCB This context has been put together to allow for a range of opportunities for students to explore the causes and effects of pollution in the environment and to design solutions to combat pollution. The context is adaptable to a wide range of applications such as waste collection, management and disposal. Some outcomes are likely to be conceptual and may not be fully working. For example, a waste compactor may focus on the mechanical operation and...
ChompSaw in Use: Project Showcase & Applications Webinar, Created by inventors for inventors the ChompSaw is a prototyping tool built for for younger makers. The ChompSaw empowers students to cut cardboard and other soft crafting materials with confidence, independence, and safety. Join us to: Meet the founding team and hear the story behind ChompSaw See how the tool works in real time — its capabilities, limitations, and ideal use cases Examples of actual projects (i.e. what young people have made with...
VEX IQ Competition Kit (2nd generation), VEX IQ is based on plastic, snap-together pieces specifically designed to build highly functional robots, primarily designed for ages 8-14. This system doesn’t require any prior knowledge in robotics. Students can easily build their first robot, and the wide variety of additional parts means that they can build anything they imagine as they continue to learn. Every kit includes a hand tool to make assembly and disassembly easy for small hands. The IQ Competition Kit makes starting a new VEX IQ Robotics Competition team...
Super Salads, Age 7-9 yearsFirst published 2006 Through this unit of work children learn about the wide variety of different ingredients available to design and make their own salads. They learn about healthy eating through a balanced diet and ways of preparing and combining their salad ingredients. The resource has a comprehensive scheme of work and supporting helpsheet, covering IDEAs, FPTs and DMAs as well as suggested homework activities and teacher tips. There is also lesson plan, published in D&T Primary, outlining...
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...
Bring Learning to Life with a School Trip to the British Motor Museum, The British Motor Museum offers an unforgettable educational experience for both primary and secondary pupils. With a range of engaging workshops and the opportunity for self-led exploration, school trips to the Museum provide a unique way to enhance classroom learning. Interactive Workshops The Museum’s expert-led workshops cover a wide array of subjects, including STEM, history, PSHE, art & design, and more. These hands-on sessions encourage pupils to engage with topics
SEN Communication Symbols, This comprehensive resource of accessible symbols has been created in conjunction with Widgit, a symbol-based language used predominantly for people with learning disabilities. This is an excellent resource for teachers wanting to make accessible materials for their D&T rooms and teaching/learning resources. It uses pictorial symbols, either as an alternative to text or to accompany it. The resource adds visual support to the printed word, opening up the world of information to those who may otherwise be excluded from it. These can also be used in mainstream schools...
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VEX Robotics Joins the Blueprint 1000 , We are thrilled to welcome VEX Robotics to our Blueprint 1000 scheme, marking a dynamic collaboration in advancing STEM education globally. As one of the leaders in robotics and educational technology, the company bring innovation, expertise, and a commitment to excellence to our thriving community of educators and enthusiasts. Unlocking STEM Education Frontiers with VEXcode VR Dive into the future of education with VEXcode VR. This FREE, web-based platform eliminates barriers by providing accessible STEM learning...
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