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Example Long-Term Plan for Primary D&T

Example Long-Term Plan for Primary D&T, Example Long-Term Plan 2014First published 2014 This is an editable Word version of the example D&T long-term plan included in issue 24 of D&T Primary. It suggests both the aspect to be taught and the age-related focus for children’s learning. To ensure that children receive the breadth of learning required by the National Curriculum and that they increase their knowledge, understanding and skills over time, it is essential to devise such...

Speaking and listening through D&T projects: Training Materials from the 2010 National Strategies6

Speaking and listening through D&T projects: Training Materials from the 2010 National Strategies6, Speaking and listening through D&T projects: Training Materials from the 2010 National Strategies6Ages 11-14 YearsFirst published 2010This programme, supported by the Paul Hamlyn Foundation, aims to improve the speaking and listening skills of Key Stage 3 students through delivery of a D&T project. For full details of the project go to the Improving speaking and listening skills through D&T projects page.A range of National Strategies materials including...

Speaking and listening through D&T projects: Training Materials from the 2010 National Strategies5

Speaking and listening through D&T projects: Training Materials from the 2010 National Strategies5, Speaking and listening through D&T projects: Training Materials from the 2010 National Strategies5Ages 11-14 YearsFirst published 2010This programme, supported by the Paul Hamlyn Foundation, aims to improve the speaking and listening skills of Key Stage 3 students through delivery of a D&T project. For full details of the project go to the Improving speaking and listening skills through D&T projects page.A range of National Strategies materials including...

Dyson Airwrap Poster

Dyson Airwrap Poster, This poster spotlights the Dyson Airwrap™ which a fantastic case study of how engineering and design can be used in everyday products. Developed over six years and nearly 650 prototypes, the Airwrap™ uses the Coanda effect, a principle in fluid dynamics, to style hair without extreme heat. Made from durable, heat-resistant materials, the Airwrap™ represents showcases experimentation, precision, and science-led design. It encourages students to explore how aerodynamics, materials science, and prototyping can come together in unexpected industries. Use this poster to...

In conversation with Ilā Kamalagharan

British artist, producer and vocalist, Ilā Kamalagharan, Ilā is a British artist, producer and vocalist. When you are approached by an agent stating, "Would you like to speak with an artist who operates at the intersection of quantum computer music, AI and the human voice, well, you kind of say yes straight away! 🎧 Listen here. I spend a lot of time researching my guests. If someone is good enough to give up their time to be a guest on the podcast, then the very least...

In Conversation with Jamie Robinson

CEO and Founder of Mashoom, Jamie Robinson, This episode represents a slightly different approach to the podcast as we look at the world of coding and data sharing through the eyes of an entrepreneur and business owner. Listen here.Jamie Robinson is the founder and CEO of Mashoom, a solution that Jamie initially designed while he was a second-year student at UCL studying Mechanical Engineering; and needed a solution when all of the data for a Formula Student racing car that his team were...

In Conversation with Jennifer Campbell

MD of The Giles Agency Hong Kong, Jennifer Campbell , In this episode, we are delighted to be in conversation with Jennifer Campbell, Managing Director of The Giles Agency Hong Kong. Listen here Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Listen on Amazon Music In this episode, we track Jen's journey from rural Berkshire through the discovery that her natural penchant to quickly strike up conversations with people, together with an ability to sell and the tenacity to hang on in there...

2023 Round-up

2023 Round-up, So that was 2023! Listen here Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Listen on Amazon Music Twenty-four episodes of Designed for Life were recorded and published over the course of the year, fulfilling our promise of at least one podcast every two weeks. In these pods, we have been fortunate to speak with a wide range of innovators, founders, designers, engineers, academics, teachers and students, and here in this (admittedly longer than usual podcast), we...

Bendy Bags YR2/3/4

Bendy Bags YR2/3/4, Years 2-4Ages 5-7 & 6-9 First published 2011 This is a textiles unit of work in which children make an interesting small bag with a self closing top. The flexible plastic strips needed to give the bag its bendy properties can be cut from surplus polypropylene document folders, thus bringing a recycling element into the project. Having decided what their bag is to be used for children will think about what size it will need to be and what fabric will be appropriate. They...

Hand-made switches helpsheet

Hand-made switches helpsheet, Making hand-made switches is a good way of helping children understand how they work and which would be appropriate for a particular user and purpose in a product. For example, some lights may need to stay on, others to work only when held.These switches can be put together using: scissors, automatic wire strippers and ruler. Use a card drill or hole punch to make holes in card. Materials can include card, corrugated plastic sheet, card wheels, paper clips, paper fasteners, click rivets, aluminium foil or...

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