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Building Services Engineering

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...

Aeronautical Engineering

Aeronautical Engineering, These resources have been developed with the support of the ERA Foundation, to help students understand roles and career paths into design and manufacturing, with aeronautical engineering as the main context. They include eight video case studies of engineers with different roles, a teacher guide and a series of PowerPoint based challenges for Key Stage 3 students. In these the eight engineers are presented as drawn characters, offering challenges to: Understand the principles of flight by making a glider that flies the furthest Powered flight: adding power to make it fly...

The Excellence Award for Outstanding Departmental Team

This award sponsored by Cenata is given to schools across the country, demonstrating a consistently strong and cohesive design and technology departmental team. Leadership and support will be strong, resulting in a clear vision for the subject within the school, resulting in design and technology being attributed high status across a school and amongst the senior team and community. Teachers and leaders will be highly motivated and ambitious for both the subject and their pupils' achievement. In primary schools, the Subject Leader will have ensured that design and technology is fully understood, well-resourced and that...

Technical Knowledge

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 architecture and...

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....

Sustainability Series Ceramegg

Sustainability Series - Ceramegg: turning eggshells into sustainable tableware, Created by Oliwia Ostaszewska, BA Product Design Student at the University of Lincoln, Ceramegg began as a personal observation of household egg consumption. What started at home quickly developed into a deeper investigation into the environmental impact of eggshell waste on an industrial scale. This realisation became the starting point for Ceramegg, a project that transforms calcium-rich waste into biodegradable material that is both functional and beautiful. Understanding the problem: eggshell waste Eggshells may seem small, but the scale of waste from the food industry is...

Teachers in Residence Susana del Castillo PriestmanGoode

Seeing D&T come alive through the Teachers in Residence programme - Susana del Castillo at PriestmanGoode, Discovering the opportunity My name is Susana del Castillo, and I’m the subject leader for D&T at St Paul’s Way School in Tower Hamlets. While looking for opportunities and resources for my students through the Design & Technology Association, I came across the Teachers in Residence programme. The placement at PriestmanGoode immediately caught my attention, as I wanted to experience real industry practice in action and this seemed perfect. Learning from industry practice...

James Dyson Foundation: Free Primary D&T Course

James Dyson Foundation: Free Primary D&T Course , The James Dyson Foundation, renowned for its support of engineering and design education, recently hosted an engaging and informative full-day primary Design and Technology (D&T) course at its headquarters in Malmesbury. This free course, aimed at primary school educators, was devised to bridge the gap between industry processes and the D&T curriculum taught in classrooms. Attendees had the opportunity to learn from industry experts and explore valuable resources offered by the James Dyson Foundation. The primary D&T course featured Mark Johnson, Senior Principal Engineer at Dyson, who...

Education and Engineering Leaders Discuss Future of STEM Education

Education and Engineering Leaders Discuss Future of STEM Education, Our CEO, Tony Ryan, attended a roundtable discussion at No. 10 today hosted by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) to address the pressing need to equip young people with essential skills for pursuing careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). The session focused on pivotal strategies to ensure the UK's education system remains aligned with the ever-evolving STEM and Digital sectors. The meeting had representation from some of the UK's largest and most influential engineering companies. The Design and Technology Association were one of...

What risk assessments should be in place in a D&T department?

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...

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