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Torches, Lamps and Lanterns

Torches, Lamps and Lanterns, Age 7-9 yearsFirst published 2013 This Year 3 or 4 unit, from material kindly provided by Hampshire County Council, has children design and make a purposeful product using an electric circuit. The extensive PowerPoint presentation includes examples of torches with different users and uses, the components of electrical circuits and how they come together, and construction methods for making the different parts of a torch. It also contains tips and ideas for teachers and Health and Safety advice and has a section on using techniques and reclaimed materials to allow children to...

Inspired by Industry RAF

Inspired by Industry RAF, Inspired by Industry: RAF This context allows students to explore temporary shelter design for various situations, from humanitarian aid to pop-up market stalls and pet carriers. The project encourages material exploration, testing for properties like insulation and waterproofing, and considering collapsible structures and mechanical systems. Students can create physical or CAD prototypes, with testing methods ranging from virtual FEA analysis to hands-on team challenges like building and water-testing shelters. The project supports individual and group work, fostering problem-solving and engineering skills while allowing creative freedom in designing functional, adaptable shelters. Log in...

Inspired by Industry Else

Inspired by Industry Else, Inspired by Industry: Else This context encourages students to explore design solutions to combat loneliness, allowing for both digital and physical products or a combination of the two. The focus is on user interaction (UI/UX), with opportunities to develop apps, interactive devices, or lifestyle products that foster social connection and engagement. Students can experiment with a variety of materials and technologies, including CAD, rapid prototyping, and digital interfaces. Potential outcomes range from talking toys and cooperative games to mental well-being apps and interactive devices. This project can be adapted for group work...

Projects on a Page Sample 2023

Projects on a Page Sample 2023, Projects on a Page Sample First published 2013; updated 2023 A sample of the Projects on a Page planning resource. This has all the planning for teaching Levers and Linkages for children in Years 3/4. Projects on a Page – Instant CPD The basis for this scheme of work is a series of over 20 ‘project planners’ that give scope for teachers to use their creativity and professional judgment, whilst ensuring the quality, integrity and rigour of children’s learning. Each planner...

KS3 D&T National Strategy Module 1: The Framework – the vision

KS3 D&T National Strategy Module 1: The Framework – the vision, Key Stage 3 D&T National Strategy: Framework and training materialsModule 1: The Framework – the visionFirst published 2004 The KS3 National Strategy (2004) provided the framework for teaching D&T and is the basis from which the new National Curriculum has been developed. This module gives background to the framework and introduces how the vision and framework can be effectively put into place in developing a scheme of work for D&T in schools. The resource contains a PowerPoint presentation introducing the framework, presenter session notes,...

Bird Hide Design and Make Challenge

Bird Hide Design and Make Challenge, Bird Hide Design and Make ChallengeAge 9-11 yearsYears 5/6First published 2011 The focus of this unit is on structures and enterprise. It explores and extends children’s knowledge of structures through the brief of designing and making a small scale bird hide. It investigates the use of simple joining methods to creating frameworks with art straws, dowel and square section wood. Through this brief the children are challenged to show their enterprise and speaking and listening skills by having to pitch their final models in a presentation to a ‘Dragons’...

Focus Fairground Single Licence

Focus Fairground Single Licence, An exciting interactive program designed to aid the teaching of projects based on the ‘Fairgrounds’ scheme of work. Structured to encourage students of all abilities to conduct research into the design of ride layouts, mechanisms and electric circuits, this simple-to-use learning aid combines six topic areas with 18 fully controllable animations of fairground rides. Focus on Fairground Rides delivers a comprehensive educational package that’s equally useful as a teaching aid, learning resource or research tool. Topic areas covered include: Pulley systems Switching circuits Types of motion Technical...

Understanding the iterative design cycle in primary D&T

Understanding the iterative design cycle in primary D&T, Does your curriculum allow opportunities for problem-solving, analytical-thinking, iteration, resilience and a growth-mindset? This E-Learning course provides teachers with further understanding of the iterative design cycle used in primary Design and Technology. Designed to help teachers develop design, analysis, communication, problem-solving skills and much more in their D&T curriculum. Suitable for new D&T leads, teaching assistants and classroom teachers. Course objectives: What is an iterative design process? What structure can D&T units follow? Evaluative and analytical skills in...

Introduction to cooking and nutrition in the primary classroom

Introduction to cooking and nutrition in the primary classroom, Introduction to cooking and nutrition in the primary classroom Session Content: info about the current context consideration of H&S working through the key activities - FT, IEA, DMEA, with a focus on developing practical food preparation skills how skills and outcomes progress across the school sharing of resources Learning outcomes: to increase confidence and competence in teaching children about food and nutrition; to develop some basic practical skills and...

Transition in design and technology

Transition in design and technology, This E-Learning course aims to raise awareness of the issues surrounding key stage 2 to key stage 3 transition and suggests some solutions that teachers can implement both within design and technology but also using the multi-faceted and problem-solving nature of design and technology across the school.Objectives: To consider possible solutions and strategies to aid transition we first need to review the problems that children face. To work through some strategies that can be used by primary schools and secondary schools. The most powerful strategies combine both...

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