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Investigative Curriculum Units

Investigative Curriculum Units, These downloadable member-only units cover a range of aspects of investigation. These units will be regularly developed and added to, creating a broad suite of resources to use in the classroom. Working with contexts - this unit covers how to get started with the 'Inspired by industry' contexts including how to use and embed them into your curriculum. Ergonomics and Anthropometrics - this unit covers the study of anthropometrics, focusing on human measurements such as height, weight, and field of vision, and how this data is essential for designing...

Community Clothing FTs and IEAs

Member only Tasks and Activities, 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...

Alison Hardy

Alison Hardy, Alison is an Associate Professor, writer, researcher, and podcaster. She currently works at Nottingham Trent University. She has edited Learning to Teach Design and Technology, Debates in Design and Technology Education and Redesigning D&T. Alison started her D&T teaching career in Gloucestershire and has been a head of D&T in Northamptonshire and Lincolnshire. She also worked in further education where she was responsible for curriculum development and as an overseas lecturer at the University of West Bohemia in the Czech Republic....

Matt Sedgley

Matt Sedgley, Matt Sedgley is fully qualified through the Design and Technology Association as a Registered Design and Technology Health and Safety Consultant to run a comprehensive range of training courses working to BS4163:2021 Standards. Since qualifying in 2007 he has taught Design and Technology in a variety of educational settings, including ITT and intervention in departments requiring improvement. He has also spent time in industry where he became a manufacturer of products such as 3D Printers. Matt has also advised on the creation of Fab Lab style makerspaces for high profile multinational...

Inspired by Industry Pentagram

Inspired by Industry Pentagram, Inspired by Industry: PentagramThis context invites students to explore how success can be recognised through the design of awards and trophies, inspired by Pentagram’s work on the UEFA Europa Conference League Trophy. Pupils follow a full design–make–evaluate process, from empathising with users to developing and prototyping ideas in CAD or with physical models. They can investigate form, symbolism, ergonomics, and materials, as well as rapid prototyping processes such as 3D printing or casting. Creative freedom is encouraged alongside technical skills in visual communication, modelling, and user-centred design, with opportunities to test concepts virtually...

Systems and Control Early KS3 Y7 Introduction to electronics systems - Moody Lights

Systems and Control Early KS3 Y7 Introduction to electronics systems - Moody Lights, Systems and Control Early KS3 Y7 Introduction to electronics systems - Moody LightsThis unit covers electrical components, their symbols and designing and drawing simple circuit diagrams. It explores breadboards and Veroboards and includes instructional videos on soldering and designing for a product. This updated set of Key Resources for Product Design, Systems and Control and Textiles has been fully refreshed and new titles added. They provide teachers of Years 7, 8 and 9 with a basic set of units they can use and...

Martin Chandler

Martin Chandler, Originally trained as an architect. Taught Design & Technology for 30 years. 25 years as a Head of Department in 3 London schools. 11 years as an Advanced Skills Teacher in Design & Technology. Taught at all key stages 1-5 and on GTP & GCSE training Trainer for ProDESKTOP CAD/CAM Taught mainly Design, Graphics, Resistant Materials and Systems and Control at GCSE level and BTEC and Diploma at level 2. Taught A level Design & Technology, moderated and examined A...

Gordon Smith

Gordon Smith, Secondary teacher, with over thirty years of experience. Subjects taught: - Resistant materials, Engineering, Electronic Products, Graphic Products and Product Design A Level. Involved in Adult education for over twenty years, teaching Woodworking and Metalworking skills.

University of East Anglia Hosts Inspiring Big D&T Meet

University of East Anglia Hosts Inspiring Big D&T Meet, The University of East Anglia was abuzz with excitement on Friday as it played host to the Big D&T Meet, a fantastic event organised by teachers for teachers. With over 300 pupils, over 45 exhibitors and 42 speakers, the event highlighted the vibrant and supportive community within the D&T education sector. The event also included raising awareness of the Sanjay Mortimer Foundation with over £1,000 raised for the charity which supports Neurodiverse students in a career in Engineering. Kate Finlay, the driving force...

EON Street Lighting

EON Street Lighting, Street lighting plays a vital role in urban and suburban environments, illuminating thoroughfares, pathways, and public spaces to ensure safety and visibility. This online resource, tailored for Lower Key Stage 2 (KS2) students, aims to ignite curiosity and illuminate understanding of electrical systems. Developed in collaboration with Eon, our industry-linked curriculum takes students on a journey through the world of street lighting with the user and purpose of their designs at the forefront of their minds. It includes a PowerPoint presentation with detailed notes for teachers to guide through seven engaging lessons....

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