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Mechanisms with a message, Age 9-11 YearsFully updated 2020 In this project children learn to make a moving message operated by a cam mechanism. The choice of message depends upon the children identifying a user and purpose but it might be linked to other school learning or issues such as healthy eating or keeping the school tidy. They explore different types of movement through investigating mechanisms and learn to construct flat cam mechanisms with lever and slider followers. They learn how a simple cam can be used with a lever or a slider to control movement,...
KS3 D&T National Strategy Module 2: Planning as a team, Key Stage 3 D&T National Strategy: Framework and training materialsModule 2: Planning as a team to teach the Framework objectivesFirst 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 looks at how to use the framework in teams and across groups of teachers to review teaching and plan for improvement in delivering D&T as a coherent subject. The resource contains a...
Using brand scenarios to generate ideas, Age 11-14 yearsFirst published 2012 In this resource students are encouraged to name the attributes of common brands, identifying their ‘brand personality’ on a Look, Think, Speak diagram. They can then clearly see how the brands’ attributes have been communicated through the brand’s packaging, advertising and promotional events. They are then given scenarios, such as, ‘If Innocent Smoothies were to design a post-office what would it be like?’ The creative ideas that emerge give students more confidence to experiment when starting their own project. By using the same technique, students...
Steven Parry, My name is Steve Parry and I am passionate about Design and Technology and making sure we as Teachers and Leaders of this fantastic subject can be prepared to deliver a curriculum that is exciting, relevant and most of all safe. Importantly, I am a current Teacher of D&T in its many specialisms, Art and Food Technology and have been for over 13 years, including the last 8 years as Curriculum Leader. I am fully aware of the current demands that we face on a daily basis and therefore...
Pneumatic systems - Make a Mascot, Pneumatic systems - Make a Mascot Years 3/4Age 7-9 yearsFirst published 2012 In this project children use pneumatics to design and make a mascot suitable for an opening celebration of an event such as a school-based version of the Olympics. They research a range of countries represented at the event and develop ideas that reflect the diversity of each country’s identity. The children explore the nature of pneumatic systems and how these can be incorporated into a design for a mascot, which they then make and...
Flumps Poster, FLUMPS: A3 Poster An informative poster outlining how to analyse products and ideas in D&T. This follows 6 key areas of focus: Function, Looks, User, Materials, Pros/cons and Sustainability. It serves as a systematic approach to dissecting and evaluating various aspects of a design idea/project. By considering each element individually, students can gain a comprehensive understanding of the problem at hand and develop effective solutions and outcomes. This method allows students to be independent when analysing and ensures a wide range of areas are fully consideredUsing this poster...
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...
TinkerCAD 3D Printing, Tinkercad 3D printingPowerpoint This tutorial looks at how you can use Tinkercad with 3D printers to create your own unique designs. Using the Framegym resource as a reference, this step-by-step guide will show you how to create and export your component for 3D printing.
Manufacturing Vocabulary, This vocabulary is adapted from one published by Propel PLM and they have kindly given permission for the Association to pass it on in an easy to use format for students.The pdf file contains links to descriptions of over 80 terms used in manufacturing that will help students gain an understanding of the processes and usage in manufacturing settings.
Enhance Your School's Outreach to State Schools, Join the D&T Association, a membership organization dedicated to supporting teachers in delivering outstanding Design and Technology (D&T) education in both primary and secondary schools, both in the state and private sectors. While membership offers numerous benefits such as access to professional development, high-quality curriculum resources, and a vibrant community of D&T professionals, we would like to highlight an exciting additional opportunity for independent schools like yours: our bespoke outreach toolkit. Tailored Outreach Toolkit for Independent Schools We understand that many independent schools...
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