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Design & Technology Classroom Posters, This poster pack has been created to support Design and Technology teaching across primary and secondary education. The posters provide visual prompts that reinforce D&T concepts, inspire discussion, and support students throughout the design process. The pack brings together design thinking, sustainability, design history, iconic products and designers, helping students make meaningful connections between theory, practice and real-world design. What’s included This pack contains 16 full-colour posters, covering: Design thinking and idea generation Making the world better through design Sustainability and environmental responsibility...
Fantastic Fruit, Fantastic FruitEYFS/Year 1 Ages 3-5 yearsFirst Published 2007 This comprehensive resource contains a wide range of activities for Foundation Stage and Year 1 children. It includes three PowerPoint presentations for classroom use, a scheme and outline of the unit of work, helpsheet, worksheets, fruit bingo activity, a vocabulary sheet and has an emphasis on healthy eating and hygiene in preparing fruits. Children are encouraged to identify and describe different fruits before planning to make a fruit dish using different ingredients. There are also two posters from D&T Primary magazine: 'Describing fruit', with prompt words and illustrations,...
Applying Computing in D&T at KS2 and KS3, Applying Computing in D&T at KS2 and KS3: the 2014 National Curriculum requirementsAges 7-14First published 2016The purpose of this guidance is to help primary and secondary teachers in England introduce the National Curriculum 2014 requirements that link computing with design and technology. It explains in general terms how the two subjects are related and then focuses on the application of computing in design and technology to program and control physical systems in KS2 and KS3. The guidance sets out: The nature of Design and Technology education and computing...
Levers and linkages - Poster and Support Pack, Age 7-9 yearsFirst published 2012 This poster and support pack show a range of techniques and includes five templates and full instructions on making the teaching aids and the effect each will have. The teaching aids can be assembled quickly and easily so that children can see 3D examples in action and investigate how they work. Some of these techniques will also be useful for teachers of younger/older children. There are also teacher tips and advice for teaching this practical task. The pack includes technical descriptions of different types of...
Surviving your ECT year, This E-Learning course, has been developed, by a recently qualified teacher, for newly qualified teachers. This course is based around the delivery of design and technology in primary and secondary schools, and although it refers to content of the English National Curriculum it also incorporates other aspects that may make it suitable for delivery in other countries and school contexts.Course objectives: To provide help and guidance for newly qualified teachers. Hints and tips to make the first (years) of teaching D&T as smooth as possible. By participating...
IWD Spotlight: Women Shaping D&T Futures, This International Women's Day, we celebrate the remarkable women shaping the future of design and technology. Their stories show how creativity, determination, and passion can inspire the next generation of makers and innovators. While women are still underrepresented in engineering and technology, the potential is clear. Girls show strong interest in these fields, and with the right encouragement, more can explore and thrive in D&T and STEM careers. Bringing inspiration into the classroom Hands-on STEM activities have a real impact, boosting enjoyment, confidence, and career interest. Teachers play...
Dipping into the D&T Association’s Research Journal, The UK has a long tradition of design and technology (D&T) education journals, with the Design and Technology Education: An International Journal (DATE Journal) being a key resource for research across all educational levels. To save busy teachers time, here’s a brief look at some recent articles available. From 3D to 2D: Drawing as Documentation and Reflection by Young Children By Asi Kuperman, Ruti Aladjem, David Mioduser, and Osnat Dagan This article highlights how young children use drawing to reflect on 3D constructions, offering insights into their...
DT Practice 1 2025 Online PDF, 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...
Learning About Structures and Mechanisms at KS3, Learning About Structures and Mechanisms at Key Stage 3First Published 2017Ages 11-14 years Some students come to KS3 without the necessary grounding in areas such as Structures and Mechanisms to enable them to progress at the pace you would like. Extensive learning about structures and mechanisms should take place in primary schools, but if it has not been covered to a level that is required for progressing towards GCSEs, an intermediate refresher that takes students over the concepts can be very welcome. In preparation for the D&T GCSE a...
Designing with textiles, Age 7-11 yearsFirst published 2011 Designing with textiles.This resource is aimed at older primary children who have had some previous experience of working with fabrics. It will help them generate and develop practical, functional ideas and make models and mock ups to test their design thinking. It will also help them to make patterns, templates and/or nets (using a computer if appropriate), improve their making skills (cutting and joining fabrics) and then evaluate their product in use. What the children make can either be focused on a particular product or more open-ended (e.g. textile containers)...
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