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Communication Curriculum Units

Communication Curriculum Units, These downloadable member-only units cover a range of aspects of communication. These units will be regularly developed and added to, creating a broad suite of resources to use in the classroom. 2D Drawing - this offers an introduction to 2D sketching techniques and mark making to communicate design intentions. 3D Drawing 1 - an introduction to 3D sketching using BLOX (a 3D construction cube) as an object for visual reference. 3D Drawing 2 - this resource explores 3D drawing including exploring perspective to create a greater sense of realism....

Baysgarth School: An engineering journey (Part 2)

Baysgarth School: An engineering journey (Part 2), This is the second part of a two-part series of podcasts, and the first of its kind recorded live in a school. We are excited to be able to bring you what we plan will be a series of spotlight sessions focused on D&T departments nationally. If you have stumbled across this episode without listening to Part One of the mini-series, I politely suggest you go back, as sequencing is quite essential. You can hear part two here on Spotify or Apple or Amazon.Baysgarth School is a Co-educational...

Hands-On D&T with the James Dyson Foundation

Hands-On D&T with the James Dyson Foundation, We were proud to partner once again with the James Dyson Foundation to deliver a fully funded national CPD day at their campus in Malmesbury. Teachers from across the UK travelled far and wide to attend the session, immersing themselves in a full day of practical hands-on activities, expert insights, and inspiration. Led by Ryan Ball, our Director of Education, the day focused on developing problem-solving, creativity, and innovation. Participants explored a wide range of tasks designed to boost classroom practice, including: Gamification: Using game...

Additional supporting units

Secondary member Christmas downloads 2020, Merry Christmas to all our Secondary members in what has been a very challenging year. We will continue to support you teaching inspiring D&T courses in 2021. In case you haven't already, please feel free to download these useful member free resources. Have a lovely Christmas break, see you in 2021. 1. All About Food pack of six 2. Design Legends - Charles Rennie Mackintosh 3. Learning About Structures and Mechanisms at KS3 4. Skills for Industry - Jaguar Land Rover ,...

DT Practice 2 2025 Online PDF

DT Practice 2 2025 Online PDF, *Please note that this purchase is for a digital PDF version of this publication.* D&T Practice is an A4 magazine offering practical ideas and examples to primary and secondary classroom teaching in D&T. It includes case studies of classroom projects, product and resource reviews, as well as news about the Design & Technology Association and events and activities taking place in D&T. 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....

Structures: Whose Home?

Structures: Whose Home?, Structures: Whose Home? 5-7 YearsStructuresFirst published 2019 Children are often happy to talk about their homes and families and this resource gives them the opportunity to use this knowledge and experience in a practical way. Making model homes will enable them to develop and use basic constructional skills using sheet and reclaimed materials to make freestanding structures stronger, stiffer and more stable, together with appropriate joining techniques. Using construction kit materials will help their understanding of strength and stability in structures. They should also consider the user and purpose for their...

UK Space Agency Resources

UK Space Agency Resources, Inspiring the next generation: design and technology in spaceThe space industry provides young people with an inspiring context for developing skills and for thinking about future roles and careers. This set of resources offers schools information and activities to inspire young people aged 11-16 and to understand the roles and impact of the space industry, increasing their awareness of and interest in the sector. The resources are structured around Satellite Launch Systems and the James Webb Space Telescope, and include activities and information for pupils at Key Stage 3 and...

UK Space Agency

UK Space Agency STEM resources, These STEM resources for KS3 and KS4 are based on the James Webb Space Telescope and Satellite Launch Systems. Pupils will learn all about these fascinating, STEM-related areas, get to launch rockets, build their own telescopes and study the maths, science, engineering and design aspects of getting into space and observing the sky and the Earth. There is a wealth of detail that teachers can adapt and link in to other subject areas as well as encourage an understanding and interest in careers in the sector. These free...

D&T Awards 2024

The Design and Technology Association 24th Excellence Awards Winners The Autodesk Excellence Award for Outstanding Secondary Subject Leadership Simon Hooker, The Bishops' Blue Coat C of E High School, Great Boughton, Chester The Enginuity Excellence Award for Outstanding Primary Subject Leadership Amanda Crawford, Shiremoor Primary School, Newcastle upon Tyne The James Dyson Foundation Excellence Award for Outstanding D&T Teacher(s) Jonathan Davies, Uppingham Community College, Rutland, Leicester The Nook Pods Excellence Award for Inspirational Support Staff within D&T Brian Reynolds, Simon...

D&T Awards 2022

The award winners are: Category 1: Autodesk Excellence Award for Outstanding Secondary Subject Leadership Richard Harris, Raynes Park High School, London Category 2: Create Education Excellence Award for Outstanding Primary Subject Leadership Emma Hudson, Outwood Primary Academy, Wakefield Category 3: The James Dyson Foundation Excellence Award Recognising Outstanding D&T Teacher(s) Trudi Barrow, Sandringham School, St Albans Category 4: N.E.J Stevenson Award for Outstanding Contribution to Research in D&T Education Dr Wei Liu, King's College...

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