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Five wonder materials that could change the world, Materials such as graphene and shrilk are so new that the scientists who discovered them hardly know what to do with them – they only know they might yet transform our lives. The recent Guardian article goes on to talk about the technological, and life changing, possibilities of materials such as graphene, spider silk, metamaterials, shrilk and stanene. You might have heard of graphene, but the others? For example, shrilk can already be formed into, “...strong, transparent sheets ... that are biodegradable and even enrich the soil like...
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. Rock, Paper, Scissors Micro:bit - this FT will cover how students can make their own ‘rock, paper, scissors’ game that may form the start of a game design opportunity. 5-minute Modelling - This unit introduces the Soma cube puzzle using Tinkercad, teaching basic functions like move, duplicate, and group to create 3D shapes, with...
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. Casting - this Focused Task delves into the process of metal casting, specifically using pewter, and involves creating moulds through either 3D printing or layered MDF techniques. CAD - this Focused Task will use Siemens' Solid Edge (other CAD software packages are available) to create a single part bracket. Finite Element...
Key Practitioners introductions, The Key Practitioners PoaP focuses on a selection of recommended key individuals from across the design and technology specialisms. This is focused for KS2 but can be delivered at any time across those year groups. The planner gives you ideas for how you can incorporate key individuals into your planning and units of work as well as giving you an overview of each of the recommended individuals so as to help you select the most relevant practitioner for your planning and also to introduce them to your pupils. Accompanying the PoaP resource is a...
Materials handling pack - Timbers MSK-604, Materials handling pack – Timbers MSK 604 First released 2018Ages 11-16 This pack of samples helps students get a feel and understanding of different timbers and their applications in product design. The pack contains 13 different samples of timbers and a leaflet summarising the properties and uses of each. Samples: Beech Oak Ash Mahogany / Sapele Balsa / Jelutong Tulipwood Pine Cedar Birch Ply Chipboard MDF Veneered Board ...
Materials handling pack – Metals MSK 602, Materials handling pack – Metals MSK 602 First released 2018Ages 11-16 This pack of samples helps students get a real feel for different metals and understand their applications in product design. The pack contains 12 different samples and a leaflet summarising the properties and uses of each. Samples: Mild steel Cast iron Stainless steel High carbon steel Aluminium Copper Gold Titanium Brass Pewter Magnesium Solder Prices include...
Exploring the "Inspired by Industry" Member-only Resources, Inspired By Industry is a set of free design contexts/challenges designed for Key Stage 3 D&T. Each focuses on a different area and is created with a real company or designer who have also tackled this or a similar problem. Each of these contexts contains a wealth of useful material including videos, worksheets, teachers’ notes. D&T Association members will also access a wealth of supporting units; focused tasks (FTs) and investigative and evaluative activities (IEAs). These editable resources are aligned to the KS3 National Curriculum and D&T Progression Framework, providing...
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...
Kendall Primary School takes part in CREATE Education’s 3D Printer Loan Scheme, Kendall Primary School, led by D&T Coordinator Vicky Ward, has looked at ways to enhance its design and technology curriculum through participation in CREATE Education’s 3D Printer Loan Scheme. Blueprint 1000 members, CREATE Education offers schools like Kendall Primary the opportunity to explore cutting-edge CAD and 3D printing technologies. Prior D&T Curriculum Before joining the scheme, Kendall Primary School's D&T curriculum lead had begun to explore the use of Tinkercad, an online CAD tool. However, specific CAD elements were not integrated into...
Paul Spencer, Prior to entering Higher Education in 2005, I worked in three secondary schools. During that time, I have been a Head of Department, Head of Faculty and finally Assistant Headteacher in a large 11-18 secondary school. In each school I was responsible for modernising the Design and Technology curriculum and improving GCSE and ‘A’ level examination results. I have been a GCSE and A level examiner as well as an Engineering Lead Diploma Practitioner for the Specialist Schools and Academy Trust. I have a particular interest in electronics and computer aided...
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