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CEO of STEMazing, Alex Knight, In this latest podcast, we are in conversation with Alex Knight, award-winning founder and CEO of the amazing STEMazing initiative. The best way to introduce you to STEMazing's mission and work is to take this quote directly from their website: "STEMAZING is a Call to Action to collectively amplify the voice of women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths so we can create a more diverse and inclusive STEM future". In the podcast, we track Alex's journey from school to a successful career as an engineering consultant....
Membership Price Drop – More Support for D&T Teachers, for Less, Are you coming across challenges when teaching design and technology? A little extra support and someone to lean on can go a long way – and we’re here to help. We know how much teachers give every day, and we want to make it easier for you to get the help, resources, and expert guidance you deserve. That’s why we’ve reduced our membership prices across both primary and secondary. Whether you're just starting out in the classroom,...
Safety in numbers, one, two, three, We’re really pleased with the fact that since September last year, we have achieved a 26% rise in the number of teachers and other related professionals working in the world of design and technology have joined the D&T Association for a range of reasons. Firstly, we live in times when there is little access to specialist support and advice from the sources that once existed, it important that what remains is made available through a central portal and that is what the D&T Association can provide. We have...
GCSE Textiles Rescue - Relevant use of CAD/CAM and e-textiles at GCSE, Ages 14-16First released 2014 This presentation was delivered to a group of textiles teachers at a training event in November 2013. The event was recorded and the narration is included in the presentation which prepares teachers for delivering CAD/CAM and e-textiles in the new curriculum. Aspects covered include different exam boards’ requirements, differentiation within CAD/CAM, which software to use, software options and different CAM options. E-textiles introduces different circuits and the use of switches and sound in products. ...
Different Designs 4x4 sheets, Age 11-16 yearsFirst published 2008 4x4 planning sheets inspired by ‘Chindogu’ inventions to stimulate ideas amongst KS3 students in product design. 4x4 product analysis and design sheets are widely used in schools at KS3 to help stimulate ideas amongst KS3 students in product design. Initial ideas or existing products are included as the start point and the sheets passed to other students to make suggestions and improvements to the design in the four boxes available, from different perspectives. The sheets are then returned to the original student to...
D&T Teacher, Helen O'Sullivan, Designed for Life podcast brought to you by The Design and Technology Association in partnership with The Edge Foundation and PTC Onshape. Listen here. This episode of Designed for Life follows the journey of a teacher who from day one of her career has worked tirelessly to make sustainability and conversation around this critical topic the very centre of her classroom practice.Introduced at a very young age to the concept of making her own clothes by her nan, Helen has always been motivated by the need to conserve resources
Puppets YR2, Age 5-6 yearsFirst published 2006 In this project children develop their knowledge and skills in designing and making with fabrics in a project on puppets. The resources include a unit of work and D&T Association helpsheet. It involves children making a textile product by marking out, cutting and joining pieces of fabric. They will look at a selection of hand puppets and base their design on their investigations into how the puppets have been made and who they have been designed for. This unit provides a context for...
Make it Safe!, Make it Safe!Health and Safety guidance for the teaching of Design and Technology in primary schoolsUpdated and fully revised in 2024 D&T activities in primary schools are, for the most part, safe – and great fun! A few simple precautions will enable teachers to work with confidence and provide a rich experience for children. Contents Organising things Using chemicals and substances Things that are dusty Electrical things Using electricity Things that fly Using...
Food - Folens Specials Book and CD, The Folens Specials!+CD series, provides a complete resource for pupils with a reading age of 6-9 years at KS3 or who are working at levels 1-3. Each book contains 10 units of work based on national curriculum and common D&T topics. Each unit has teachers notes, pupil resource sheets and activity sheets. These resources can be used by class teachers and also SEN support teachers. The photocopiable worksheets are fully editable and adaptable for a wide range if learning needs. Excellent for developing language. ...
All About Food pack of six, All About Food pack of six Key Stage 4First Published 2015 A set of six pdf resources looking at the history, types, sources and ways of cooking a range of foods, including recipes. All About VegetablesThis looks at the wide range of vegetables that are available and how they are used in cooking. It covers definitions, history and consuming vegetables, storage and preparation as well as how to grow and keep different vegetables and problems you may encounter. Eight recipes are...
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