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Are you really teaching D&T? and D&T Principles guidance, Are you really teaching D&T? and D&T Principles guidanceAges 5-11 One of the main aims of the programmes of study for D&T is to clarify the nature of the subject. It is important to check that the D&T you are teaching is genuine D&T, particularly when linking it to other subjects or cross-curricular topics. This PowerPoint will help you decide whether the projects you are teaching have the necessary ingredients to be design and technology and the accompanying guidance will help you evaluate medium and short-term
Let's Look at Vehicles, Let’s Look at Vehicles EYFSAges 3-5 years These resources encourage younger children to take a closer look at wheels and wheeled vehicles. It includes two PowerPoint presentations in which children look at pictures of a range of wheels with discussion prompts, and another inviting them to design a vehicle for an alien of their choice, including stages of investigating, designing, making, finishing and evaluating. There is an accompanying vocabulary list and lesson planning for four lessons. NB: The resource pre-dates the 2012 changes to the EYFS...
Mapping out careers, This pdf poster will help your students focus on their career paths and the routes they will need to follow to get to their chosen job. The routes and locations on the map will help them identify and decide on their future paths and the options needed to get them to where they want to be. How to use the mapPrint out the map and put it in a prominent place where students can pause and consider their options. The map is coloured according to a D&T focus area (electronics, food, textiles,...
Celebrating International Women in Engineering Day, International Women in Engineering Day which takes place annually on the 23rd of June, is more than just a date on the calendar; it's a celebration of the achievements, contributions, and the potential of women in the engineering field. As we celebrate this significant day, let's take a moment to explore its rich history, acknowledge the progress made, and envision a future where women in engineering are not just recognised but are integral to the fabric of the industry. The Historical Roots of Women in Engineering The...
BAE Systems Graduate Scheme, Sophie Harker, Designed for Life podcast brought to you by The Design and Technology Association in partnership with The Edge Foundation and PTC Onshape. Listen here What happens when on a family holiday to California, you pop into the Kennedy Space Centre as a sixteen-year-old and there and then decide that you want to go to space?In Sophie Harker's case, you come back and get your head down to achieving academically what you are capable of. A love of Mathematics led to a Masters Degree course at Nottingham, where...
Inspired by Industry Mindful Chef, Inspired by Industry: Mindful Chef This context has been put together to allow for a range of opportunities for students to explore the design of modern recipe boxes that are so popular with households. This has the opportunity to be based around cooking and nutrition or through packaging design. The outcomes are likely to be varied. If taking a cooking and nutrition approach the students are likely to produce final meal ideas that can, in turn be broken down into individual ingredients that may (in theory) be packaged up and sent to...
D&T Primary Clickable Progression Framework KS1 & 2, Design and Technology ‘Clickable’ Progression Framework – KS1 and 2Years 5-11First published 2016The D&T Progression Framework was developed by the Design and Technology Association in collaboration with the National Curriculum Expert Group for D&T and is available as a pdf version for KS1 and 2 and for KS1, 2 and 3. This ‘clickable’ version of the framework for D&T at Key Stages 1 and 2 links to the Association’s popular Projects on a Page scheme of work. It extends the original framework by enabling subject leaders and...
Key events and individuals (designers, engineers and chefs in primary D&T), DT: What will you be? Session Content: A talk that will enable you to inspire young people to shape their own futures and change the world. Drawing on real life examples from disciplines such as engineering, architecture, food technology, textile design and computer coding, we meet some of the best thinkers and designers from the past and present. Learning Outcomes: We will also investigate what personal qualities these innovators share, how they use them to develop their personal power...
STEM Careers resources Light Up the World, Age 11-14 years This unit is based around the issue of providing light for people in developing countries who do not have access to mains electricity as an example of a possible career path that D&T might lead to. Light up the World, a humanitarian organisation based at the University of Calgary, is used throughout the project as an example of this type of work in action in the real world. Pupils are given a design brief and are required to investigate the context and key people, to...
2024 The Year in Review, Stepping into 2025, let’s reflect on the incredible progress made in championing design and technology education nationwide. With your support, we’ve inspired creativity and innovation in classrooms, giving more young people access to this vital subject. Celebrating Achievements 2024 has been a year of impact, from hands-on learning experiences to collaborations with industry leaders. Schools have embraced new initiatives, equipping students with essential skills for the future. Together, we’ve driven meaningful change in education. Relive the Highlights Take a look back at the moments that defined 2024...
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