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GCSE Key Resources: Understanding and choosing materials, D&T GCSE Key ResourcesUnderstanding and choosing materialsEnabling you to teach your students to design across material areasAges 14-16First published 2016 This resource is aimed at supporting teachers to develop their subject knowledge in understanding and choosing materials, in readiness for delivering the GCSE in Design and Technology. It forms part of a set of CPD resources aimed at modernising your design and technology curriculum at a time when there is a clear need for modernisation in the subject to develop students’ skills and knowledge and to help furnish the needs of...
GCSE Key Resources: Generating initial design ideas, D&T GCSE Key ResourcesGenerating initial design ideasEnabling you to teach your students how to be creative Ages 14-16First published 2016 This resource is aimed at supporting teachers to develop their subject knowledge in the area of outlining design possibilities, in readiness for delivering the GCSE in Design and Technology. It forms part of a set of CPD resources aimed at modernising your design and technology curriculum at a time when there is a clear need for modernisation in the subject to develop students’ skills and knowledge and to help...
GCSE Key Resources: New and Emerging Technologies, D&T GCSE Resources New and Emerging Technologies Enabling you to teach your students technological perspectiveAges 14-16First published 2016 This resource is aimed at supporting teachers to develop their subject knowledge in the new and emerging technologies, in readiness for the new GCSE in Design and Technology. It forms part of a set of CPD resources aimed at modernising your design and technology curriculum at a time when there is a clear need for modernisation in the subject to develop students’ skills and knowledge and to help furnish the needs of industry....
New Contexts Released , We are pleased to announce the release of three more design contexts as part of our ‘Inspired by Industry’ initiative. These free resources are tailored for Key Stage 3 students, providing teachers with editable materials that blend real industry challenges with curriculum requirements. Explore the new contexts: KI Europe – Minimising Parts This context explores reducing components in furniture design while maintaining strength and functionality. Students can experiment with a range of materials, including timbers, metals, and 3D-printed components. Techniques like lamination, generative design, and destructive testing can...
Challenging Learners in KS3 Design & Technology, Teachers across the UK are invited to join a free live webinar focused on challenging and engaging the more able children in your classroom in KS3 Design and Technology. Taking place on Wednesday 4th June from 3:45–4:45pm, the session is open to all schools and will include practical strategies to support mixed ability teaching. Hosted by NACE (National Association for Able Children in Education) in partnership with the Design & Technology Association, the webinar will introduce a suite of free ‘Inspired by Industry’ resources to provide open-ended, real-world contexts that motivate...
DT Practice 1 2025, D&T Practice is an A4 magazine offering practical ideas and examples to primary and secondary classroom teaching in D&T. Covering all focus areas, it includes case studies of classroom projects, product and resource reviews and profiles of companies in the field, as well as news about the Design & Technology Association and events and activities taking place in Design and Technology. Practice is published three times a year and is available to Primary and Secondary Association members and to other membership categories. It is also available by subscription. Visit us for more...
Building Services Engineering, These resources have been developed with the support of CIBSE Patrons at the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers, to to help students understand roles and career paths into the industry. They include video case studies of five engineers with different roles, an introductory video, background information, and a series of PowerPoint based challenges for late Key Stage 2 and Key Stage 3 pupils in which they develop solutions in related areas. In these the five engineers are presented as cartoon characters, each offering a challenge to: • turn a playing field shelter into a solar...
Sustainability in product design, Sustainability in product design First Published 2018Ages 14-18 This item is a download Awareness of the issues around sustainable design has increased markedly in recent years and building sustainability into products is now recognised as essential. To fully understand the issues and approaches designers need to be aware of the impacts of design and manufacture and change their thinking and approaches to ensure products are viable in terms of minimising negative effects. This free resource, developed with the support of SolidWorks, offers a wide-ranging look at sustainability in...
The Design & Technology Association Welcomes Arachne Digital as New Sponsor for ‘Designed for Life’ Podcast, The Design & Technology Association is delighted to welcome Arachne Digital as the new sponsor of our ‘Designed for Life’ podcast. Arachne Digital, a leader in cybersecurity solutions, plays a vital role in helping schools and other public service institutions stay safe from cyber threats, ensuring that teachers and students can focus on learning without disruption. With schools increasingly reliant on digital tools and online platforms, cyber threats pose a real and growing challenge. Arachne Digital supports schools by providing cutting-edge...
Building Services Engineering, Building Services EngineeringAges 11-14First released 2018 These free resources have been developed with the support of CIBSE Patrons at the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers, to help students understand roles and career paths into the industry. For many people, the services inside buildings – heat, power, ventilation, security and environmental systems – are invisible. Young people are often unaware of how exciting and rewarding building services engineering careers can be, and what an impact BSE design decisions have on our planet. These resources include video case studies of five of civil engineers...
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