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JCB FTs and IEAs

JCB FTs and IEAs, 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 Model a Grabber - in this FT we will follow the process of modelling a grabber arm which could be used with the Syringe Grabber unit to make a system for picking up and moving objects. Investigative Evaluative Activities IEAs are where students learn from a range of existing products and find out

Scalextric4Schools: A Day of Innovation and Racing at Silverstone

Scalextric4Schools: A Day of Innovation and Racing at Silverstone, We had the opportunity to attend the Scalextric4Schools competition in June held at the iconic Silverstone Museum. Over 500 schools participate annually, many incorporating the competition into their curriculums. Students aged 11 to 18 have been designing, manufacturing, testing, and refining their slot cars with ten teams making it to the finals. The teams had the opportunity to race their cars on a landscaped Scalextric layout and presenting to a panel of judges on how they designed, manufactured, and tested their cars. The event was a fantastic...

Our school wants to get to grips with the new curriculum – where should we start?

Our school wants to get to grips with the new curriculum – where should we start?, There is a wide range of guidance developed by the D&T Association to help primary schools implement the new requirements. The resources available through the Association’s website provide a coherent package of advice and support that should enable any primary school in England to get the new curriculum up and running. The simplest way to find out about these materials, and to get up and running with the new curriculum, is to watch three 5 minute D&TTV videos on National Curriculum...

Structures: Whose Home?

Structures: Whose Home?, Structures: Whose Home? 5-7 YearsStructuresFirst published 2019 Children are often happy to talk about their homes and families and this resource gives them the opportunity to use this knowledge and experience in a practical way. Making model homes will enable them to develop and use basic constructional skills using sheet and reclaimed materials to make freestanding structures stronger, stiffer and more stable, together with appropriate joining techniques. Using construction kit materials will help their understanding of strength and stability in structures. They should also consider the user and purpose for...

UK Space Agency Resources

UK Space Agency Resources, Inspiring the next generation: design and technology in spaceThe space industry provides young people with an inspiring context for developing skills and for thinking about future roles and careers. This set of resources offers schools information and activities to inspire young people aged 11-16 and to understand the roles and impact of the space industry, increasing their awareness of and interest in the sector. The resources are structured around Satellite Launch Systems and the James Webb Space Telescope, and include activities and information for pupils at Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4,...

STEM Careers resources Graphic Designer

STEM Careers resources Graphic Designer, Age 11-14 years This unit raises awareness of career opportunities in Graphic Design. It provides an opportunity for pupils to explore a typical career path, gives an insight into the diverse nature of Graphic Design and has a rapid response creative designing activity working to a tight deadline. There are teacher notes and worksheets while the PowerPoint presentation introduces a graphic designer, giving his background and experience and examples of graphic design. The resource also includes information about careers and links to a number of websites and further useful resources. ...

Research Pack

Research Pack, Special Offer! Research Pack This set of three publications, published in association with Loughborough University, contains papers from key thinkers on ideas and approaches toward theory about design and design education and guide potential researchers by de-mystifying academic study and research in an accessible and engaging way. They are essential reading for anyone who would like to help place D&T in a wider context and for those considering higher degrees. Titles: Design and Democracy Designerly Activity and Higher Degrees A Framework for Design and Design Education...

Design Engineer Construct

Design Engineer Construct, Content: The presentation will run through the 'Design, Engineer, Construct!' programme and introduce the SOS (Sustainable Outreach Shelter) brief. DEC is an alternative programme and qualification you may which to try with your students. In this session Daniel McDonagh will run through his experience of the programme an share various resources, inspiring your student to explore opportunities in civil engineering and construction. Learning Outcomes: Understand the structure of the DEC programme to see if it may be applicable for your students/you. Learn more about the SOS brief...

Community Clothing FTs and IEAs

Community Clothing, 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. Investigative Evaluative Activities IEAs are where students learn from a range of existing products and find out about D&T in the wider world. This may be aspects such as product disassembly, reflection and prediction and discussions and explorations regarding sustainability. Curriculum units Click on the following bullets where you will be able to view a...

3-D Printing Will Change the World. How will it change D&T?

3-D Printing Will Change the World. How will it change D&T?, Updated Wednesday 26/11/2014 This 3D-printed art looks amazing NASA creates history by successfully 3D printing first object in space Updated Wednesday 31/10/2014 HP joins the world of 3D printing. Updated Wednesday 21/05/2014 3D-printed braille phone to help blind people stay in touch. Updated Thursday 15/05/2014 Scientists use 3D-printing to show the power of a shark skin. Updated Monday 31/03/2014 ...

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