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Beads and pendants - using precious metal clay, Age 14-16 yearsFirst published 2012 This resource contains two videos showing how to use precious metal clay in making jewellery. It also has a brief PowerPoint presentation introducing the concept and tasks. The teacher notes that accompany this resource give a basic explanation of PMC, its history and uses, costs and links with GCSE specifications and to other resources. The notes then outline the two video tutorials in some detail. This resource should be used alongside other designing activities in...
Teachers in Residence Experience at Seymourpowell , Natalie Cameron, Head of Design & Technology at Newstead Wood School, describes her recent ‘Teachers in Residence’ placement at Seymourpowell, a multidisciplinary consultancy in London best known for work across product, transport, digital experiences and sustainability, combining research and design to help clients bring innovative ideas to market. Natalie commented, “It was really cool. I learned lots, saw lots of amazing work, and it was validating to know that what we’re doing in school is actually aligned with industry practices.” ...
The use of specific machinery and equipment by students in school workshops, Schools and colleges should follow the guidance provided in ‘BS4163:2021 Health and safety for design and technology in educational and similar establishments – Code of practice’. The school or similar establishment should decide which machinery is suitable for use by each group of learners. The decision should be based on student maturity and competence, the level of supervision, and local authority/employer and national...
Virtual Teachers in Residence, Triple Double , We were exceptionally pleased to be able to spend a wonderful afternoon with Triple Double. Triple Double is a creative studio that use the power of design and creativity to transform how youth engage in sport and education. A group of teachers spent the afternoon learning about how this creative studio operates on a day to day basis and what makes them tick. Visit their website for more information. Triple Double Case Study Accessing our contacts...
Teacher Toolkit Tuesday: Team Repair – Fix the future, Team Repair is a 12-week hands-on programme for pupils in Years 5–9, where they dismantle and repair real gadgets to explore design, science and sustainability. It’s fully aligned with the design and technology curriculum and is simple for teachers to deliver, with no technical experience required. What is Team Repair? Team Repair gives pupils the opportunity to take apart and fix real-world products, from game consoles to remote-controlled cars....
D&T Practice Moves to Digital Format from Next Issue, At the Design & Technology Association, we are committed to supporting our members in ways that are accessible, flexible and sustainable. Following extensive consultation with our membership throughout 2025, we will be moving D&T Practice to a digital only format from the next issue. This transition enables us to respond more quickly to emerging priorities, share content more widely, and ensure that valuable professional learning is available when teachers need it most. Moving to a digital format also...
Torches, Lamps and Lanterns, Age 7-9 yearsFirst published 2013 This Year 3 or 4 unit, from material kindly provided by Hampshire County Council, has children design and make a purposeful product using an electric circuit. The extensive PowerPoint presentation includes examples of torches with different users and uses, the components of electrical circuits and how they come together, and construction methods for making the different parts of a torch. It also contains tips and ideas for teachers and Health
Sustainability Series: Denimolite – LSBU Student Project, Transforming denim waste into sustainable innovation Denim jeans are a staple of everyday life but what do we really know about how they’re made, what happens to them when they’re no longer worn, and the environmental impact they leave behind? We explore Denimolite, an exciting, sustainable innovation developed by designer Josh Myers. It’s ideal for teachers looking to bring real-world design and sustainability examples into the classroom and perfect for sparking discussion and inspiring the next generation of designers....
TinkerCAD Frame structures, Tinkercad Frame StructuresPowerpoint Building upon the skills learnt in the Introduction to Tinkercad, this tutorial takes you step by step through the process of creating simple frame structures. This links to the new POAP document ‘Frame Structures using CAD’ and provides the skills to explore physics in the Tinkercad Simulation tutorial.
James Dyson Foundation Primary Resources, New primary engineering workshops to support design and technology in the classroom Teachers can now access a new range of primary engineering workshops from the James Dyson Foundation, designed to bring design and technology to life through practical, engaging experiences. The programme includes a brand-new robotics workshop for Upper Key Stage 2. Pupils learn basic coding by programming Sphero RVR+ robots to move through obstacles, helping them apply their knowledge in a real-world context. The...
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