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Using and understanding 3D printers in schools - Key Resources, Using and understanding 3D printers in schoolsAges 11-14 yearsFirst published 20143D printers are fast becoming commonplace in rapid prototyping and manufacturing and are proving to be essential tools for testing and realising designs in product design. Since the introduction of stereo-lithography in the 1980s the idea of being able to print out designs from CAD programmes and scanned images has captured the imagination of people in the design industry and wider world. Recent technological developments have made 3D printers an affordable tool for schools and many have bought printers or...
What risk assessments should be in place in a D&T department?, ‘Suitable and sufficient’ risk assessments are an explicit requirement of ‘The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations,’ and D&T department risk assessments therefore should be in place to facilitate both a safe place of work and safe systems of work. The health and safety of all learners and colleagues using D&T workshops and studios must be of prime concern to employers, governors, headteachers and design and technology colleagues. It is well recognised that the design and technology environment is potentially one of...
F1 in Schools Secondary Challenge, Andrew Denford, Founder and Chairman F1 in Schools launched the F1 challenge back in 1999 originally in 8 schools. It now operates in over 26,000 schools across 51 countries worldwide. In this webinar Andrew introduced the Schools Secondary Challenge, to design and manufacture the F1 car of the future simulating the design and engineering processes employed by a real Formula 1 team! View the webinar powerpoint slides and see how your pupils can get involved here
Latest Issue of D&T Practice Magazine is Out Now, Latest Issue of D&T Practice Magazine is Out Now! The first issue of D&T Practice for 2025 has just been released with exciting articles and inspiration to kick off the year. Here’s what you’ll find in this edition: Message from the CEO: Insights to start the year on the right foot. Young Women Leading the Way: Celebrate our award winners! D&T Mark: Explore the self-review framework. Inspired by Industry: Discover exciting new contexts for teaching. Supporting SEND: Learn about a...
Embedding a digital portfolio approach to support remote and school based learning, Session Content: In setting up D&T as a new subject at Tanglin Trust School, Singapore, James took the opportunity to review how best to deliver and record subject content to Y9 and above. The software and techniques allowed for a smooth transition into remote learning whether pupils had access to a device or not. The digital approach has not only improved planning, delivery and responses but has also enhanced other aspects of the curriculum, management and leadership of the subject. ...
CEO and Founder of Mashoom, Jamie Robinson, This episode represents a slightly different approach to the podcast as we look at the world of coding and data sharing through the eyes of an entrepreneur and business owner. Listen here.Jamie Robinson is the founder and CEO of Mashoom, a solution that Jamie initially designed while he was a second-year student at UCL studying Mechanical Engineering; and needed a solution when all of the data for a Formula Student racing car that his team were designing and making was lost when a team member departed....
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Nets for packaging helpsheet, Nets for packaging helpsheet Ages 7-11 yearsFirst published 2018 This item is a download. This helpsheet has nine nets for making geometrical shapes that can be used for packaging or other work with structures. Each can be printed out onto card, decorated and coloured and include tabs that, when cut out, make them easy to assemble. Hexahedron (cube) Tetrahedron (pyramid) Octahedron Dodecahedron Icosahedron Truncated cube Snub Cube Pentagonal Pyramid Hexagonal Pyramid The resource also has links to appropriate resources and Projects on a Page planners to help when...
Sustainability Series: Foldable Bike Helmet, Bike safety is something young people can relate to, whether they cycle themselves or are learning about road safety and personal responsibility. With more pupils using bikes and e-scooters, now is a great time to explore how design and technology can make everyday travel safer and more sustainable. Reimagining the bike helmet The Newlane helmet is a UK-designed, foldable cycling helmet that offers a practical solution to a common problem: traditional helmets are safe, but bulky and difficult to carry. This innovative product folds to half its...
Building Services Engineering, These resources have been developed with the support of CIBSE Patrons at the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers, to to help students understand roles and career paths into the industry. They include video case studies of five engineers with different roles, an introductory video, background information, and a series of PowerPoint based challenges for late Key Stage 2 and Key Stage 3 pupils in which they develop solutions in related areas. In these the five engineers are presented as cartoon characters, each offering a challenge to: • turn a playing field shelter into...
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