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Dyson Airwrap Poster

Dyson Airwrap Poster, This poster spotlights the Dyson Airwrap™ which a fantastic case study of how engineering and design can be used in everyday products. Developed over six years and nearly 650 prototypes, the Airwrap™ uses the Coanda effect, a principle in fluid dynamics, to style hair without extreme heat. Made from durable, heat-resistant materials, the Airwrap™ represents showcases experimentation, precision, and science-led design. It encourages students to explore how aerodynamics, materials science, and prototyping can come together in unexpected industries. Use this poster to inspire discussion around how design thinking apply...

Young Furniture Makers Exhibition 2024

Young Furniture Makers Exhibition 2024, The Young Furniture Makers Exhibition is set to return to the City of London on 2 October 2024, providing a unique platform for aspiring designer-makers to showcase their talents. Organised by The Furniture Makers’ Company, this one-day event will highlight the innovative work of students from GCSE level to recent graduates, connecting them with industry professionals eager to discover fresh design talent. This year's exhibition will feature the Young Furniture Maker Awards, which serve as the student equivalent of the prestigious Furniture Makers’ Guild Marks. These awards recognise excellence...

Cultural Cushions

Cultural Cushions, Cultural Cushions – Year 8. A 12–16 lesson project by Emma Gregory (Manningtree High School). Students design and make culturally inspired cushions for potential mass production. Includes scheme of work and PowerPoints.

Recording Children's Progress in D&T KS1 and KS2

Recording Children's Progress in D&T KS1 and KS2, Recording Children's Progress in D&T KS1 and KS2 Years 5-11First published 2017In response to the ever-increasing demands and pressures on primary teachers, the D&T Association has produced a simpler, slimmed-down, more focused way of recording children’s progress in the subject. These two aids to assessment and recording progression include an editable Word file with all the assessment criteria for Designing, Making, Evaluating, Technical Knowledge and Cooking and Nutrition. There is also a simple Excel spreadsheet which allows you to...

Want a job? We need D&T teachers!

Want a job? We need D&T teachers!, The most important educational resource of all is a supply of dedicated, highly skilled, motivated and committed teachers. This is never more the case than when it comes to the teaching design and technology in secondary schools. Yet we are possibly approaching what could well be a national recruitment crisis. For the second year running, teacher training recruitment is showing signs of falling well below target. (Last year less than half the places for initial teacher training in D&T were filled.) Training institutions are once again predicting short falls,...

KS3 Evaluate Curriculum Units

KS3 Evaluate Curriculum Units, KS3 Evaluate Curriculum Units Exclusive to D&T Association members, these resources support the teaching of evaluation skills through the study of famous designers, iconic products, and key design movements. They also guide students in analysing existing products to strengthen their own design process. More units are added regularly. Log in to download or join today to access the full collection. https://www.designtechnology.org.uk/for-education/inspired-by-industry-member-only-content/evaluate-curriculum-units/ https://www.designtechnology.org.uk/membership/

Is MDF safe to use in school workshops?

Is MDF safe to use in school workshops? , Much media attention has been drawn towards MDF and the hazards associated with its use in schools, although there is no evidence that calls for it to be removed entirely from use in schools, it’s use does raise serious concerns. Hardwood dust is classified in COSHH as carcinogenic, and softwood is now a suspect carcinogen, although not defined as such in COSHH. Thus under risk assessment procedures substitution by natural wood may not eliminate the problem. Serious concern has been raised over the dust created...

Showcasing your department virtually

Showcasing your department virtually, How can we make sure that those who make important decisions about what we do understand the quality and range of work we are involved in? Ofsted After securing the best possible examination results each year, the most significant driver impacting on teaching and learning in school is achieving a ‘good’ or ‘outstanding’ grade as a result of the Ofsted inspection. How we organise, manage and make provision for subjects in the school is scrutinised under a ‘Section 5’ inspection. Although D&T is not considered, or indeed reported upon...

Willy Wonka's Fair Trade Cookies

Willy Wonka's Fair Trade Cookies, Willy Wonka's Fair Trade Cookies Year 5-6Age 9-11 First published 2011 This project is adapted from unit 5D and focuses on developing children’s skills, knowledge and understanding of food, building on previous learning in which children prepared food products using simple processes. Children learn how to adapt a basic recipe to develop a product with specified criteria. Investigation of existing products, including fair trade, will inform design ideas. There are opportunities to apply maths by measuring accurately, converting measures and applying ratio and proportion to recipes. ...

Inspired by Industry Thrive Wearables

Inspired by Industry Thrive Wearables, Inspired by Industry: Thrive Wearable TechnologyThis context has been put together to allow a range of opportunities for students to explore modern technology through the use of wearable technology. The outcomes are to be conceptual and may not be fully working. For example, if a heart monitor was to be explored, the prototype may detect movement such as with an accelerometer in a micro:bit or a tilt-switch for a Crumble. Whilst this may not be a true representation of how it is done, to allow a concept to emerge it would be suitable for...

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