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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...
Member only Tasks and Activities, Focused Tasks FTs are where students are taught specific technical knowledge, designing skills and making skills. This may be a quick whole-class making activity, learning a new CAD programme, exploring polymers, or much more. Casting - this Focused Task delves into the process of metal casting, specifically using pewter, and involves creating moulds through either 3D printing or layered MDF techniques. CAD - this Focused Task will use Siemens' Solid Edge (other CAD software packages are available) to create a single part bracket. ...
Technical Knowledge, These downloadable member-only units cover a range of aspects of technical knowledge. These units will be regularly developed and added to, creating a broad suite of resources to use in the classroom. CAD Onshape 1 - this delves into the basics of how to get started with PTC Onshape, including hints and tips on how to embark upon basic modelling with this cloud-based CAD software. CAD Sketchup 1 - SketchUp is a free, cloud-based 3D modelling CAD package that is available to students who have a Google account. Ideal for...
Lamb FTs and IEAs, Available to members and non-members for a limited time! Focused Tasks FTs are where students are taught specific technical knowledge, designing skills and making skills. This may be a quick whole-class making activity, learning a new CAD programme, exploring polymers, or much more. Thick and thin line sketching - in this Focused Task students will learn how to use different line weights to add impact to their sketches. With worksheets to print / use also. Braille products - design and make your own braille adaptations...
D&T Bursary Raised for 2024, Many will have seen the extensive lobbying work which has been undertaken at the Association in response to the Education Policy Institute (EPI) Paper ‘A spotlight on D&T education in England’. This paper collected secondary research and presented a dire picture of the subject’s current position nationally. The Vision Paper, entitled ‘Reimagining D&T,’ was drawn up in response after a series of face-to-face and online teacher consultations across the UK. Teacher feedback helped to outline key proposals, recommendations, and calls to action from the Department for Education. ...
Programmable Components - Multi-Light and Coin-operated Charity Box, Multi-Light and Coin-operated Charity BoxFirst released 2015 Ages 11-14 yearsTime allocation: 6-12 hoursThis unit introduces learners to electronics and control, and in particular programmable components including microcontrollers. Originally planned for Year 9 it has scope to be taught across KEY Stage 3.It has students design and make either a tap-controlled lighting project or coin operated novelty box, both requiring them to write simple programs in either Flowchart or Basic using Genie or PICAXE. It includes a full unit of work, project framework, PowerPoint presentation and teacher notes, examples of completed...
Teachers in Residence Placement: George Bedford, George Bedford, Subject Leader of Product Design at St Richard Reynolds Catholic College, has returned from an inspiring four-day placement at Foster + Partners as part of the ‘Teachers in Residence’ programme, organised by The Design & Technology Association. During his time with the world-renowned architectural practice, George experienced first-hand their approach to materials, design, and cross-disciplinary collaboration. A particular highlight was the Foster + Partners material library, an extensive resource showcasing sustainable solutions, including waste-derived products used to create 3D printing filament. Already committed to recycling filament at...
DT Practice 2 2024, D&T Practice is an A4 magazine publication offering practical ideas and solutions to primary and secondary classroom teaching in Design and Technology and the best of practice. 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. 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...
Sustainability Series: Biodegradable wine packaging turns grape waste into a sustainable solution, A Nottingham Trent University graduate has found an inventive way of tackling one of the wine industry’s biggest waste problems. Her project has the potential to inspire design and technology students to think differently about sustainability, materials, and product design. Tackling waste in the wine industry For every 100 litres of wine produced, 30 kilograms of grape waste is created. Globally, this adds up to around 3.5 billion kilograms each year. BA Product Design graduate Ella Sainsbury chose to address this issue...
Primary Progression posters, Primary Progression PostersSeptember 2016 A set of five posters outlining the progression from Key Stage 1 through Early Key Stage 2 and Late Key Stage 2 in the areas of Designing, Making, Evaluating, Technical Knowledge and Cooking and Nutrition. Progression frameworkThe revised National Curriculum was introduced in September 2014 without levels or level descriptions. In response the Association worked with the Expert Subject Advisory Group (ESAG) for D&T to develop the Progression Framework. The Framework provides steps for progression in children’s knowledge, understanding and skills. These include, but go beyond, the programmes of...
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