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D&T Primary 27 PDF copy, D&T Primary is a full-colour poster publication specifically for Design and Technology primary teachers, full of practical themed activities and articles supported by online downloadable resources. It comes as two A2 classroom posters backed by news, practical classroom and subject leader advice and details of available resources, folded to a A4 magazine format. D&T Primary is published three times a year and is available to D&T Association Primary members and to other membership categories and is designed to help you maintain the provision of a broad and balanced cross-curricular 21st Century D&T primary curriculum....
D&T Primary 26 PDF copy, D&T Primary is a full-colour poster publication specifically for primary teachers, full of practical themed activities and articles supported by online downloadable resources. It comes as two A2 classroom posters backed by news, practical classroom and subject leader advice and details of available resources, folded to a A4 magazine format. D&T Primary is published three times a year and is available to D&T Association Primary members and to other membership categories. It is also available by subscription. This pdf copy does not include access to the downloadable resources. D&T Primary 26January...
Programming Challenge, Programming ChallengeAge 11-14 yearsFirst published 2014 This project offers an introduction to microcontrollers for students in Year 8, using a series of programming challenges, progressing from using flashing LEDs and musical chimes to an alarm system. The resource looks at the use of microcontrollers in a range of products, considering the advantages and how input – process – output works in electronic systems in a variety of applications. Students will program PIC microcontrollers using flowchart commands using Logicator software, and learning about the theory of electric components and Ohm’s Law. The students will also develop concept...
Working with paper straws, Working with paper strawsAge 7-9 yearsFirst published 2011 This classroom display poster contains information about using paper straws in a range of activities and structures. These useful items can be used when making framework structures or moving joints both as sliding and flexible versions. The poster has instructions for making different types of joint, means of joining straws together in different ways and also has suggestions for how straws can be used to make and enhance a range of toys, models and other items in the classroom. The poster was included in D&T...
Packaging – with links to Maths, Packaging – with links to MathsAge 7-9 yearsFirst published 2009 In this unit Year 3/4 children learn how containers are designed for specific purposes. They consider how the shape of the container will meet the needs of the product, which it will hold. Through it they will develop mathematical knowledge, skills and understanding when they draw and make nets of 3D shapes. They will develop their design skills when considering the shape of the container for practical and aesthetic reasons, and develop ideas by making initial designs in paper and evaluating the...
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 how to use the resources and such things as safe food preparation. These...
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 biscuits, and gain knowledge about nets and about how simple and complex 3D...
Christmas Ginger Biscuits, Ages 9-11 yearsFirst published 2013 A set of two PowerPoint presentations which provide a detailed guide to making Christmas ginger biscuits and presenting them in an advent calendar for display. The presentations come in children’s versions and include teacher notes which include coverage of associated health and safety issues. There are equipment lists and an outline of the skills that will be learned followed by a step by step guide through mixing the dough, rolling out and cutting and moulding shapes for the biscuits. Once cooked, the biscuits can be decorated and included in an...
Designing Everyone In Secondary, 11-14 years Designing Everyone In promotes learning opportunities for inclusive design to be incorporated into the teaching of design and technology in schools at Key Stage 3. It looks at how inclusive design and management of the built environment and transport services can help disabled people to fully participate in society. The resources were developed by the Disabled Persons Transport Advisory Committee. Disabled people are often prevented from fully participating in society by the poor design. Even today, services are designed for fit able-bodied adults. This is a problem for everyone, not...
Beads and pendants - using precious metal clay, Age 14-16 yearsFirst published 2012 This resource contains two videos showing how to use precious metal clay in making jewellery. It also has a brief PowerPoint presentation introducing the concept and tasks. The teacher notes that accompany this resource give a basic explanation of PMC, its history and uses, costs and links with GCSE specifications and to other resources. The notes then outline the two video tutorials in some detail. This resource should be used alongside other designing activities in which students design and prototype using modelling clay of...
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