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STEM into Action - Spin Art

STEM into Action - Spin Art, Spin ArtSTEM into Action with D&TAges 11-14First published 2016A spin art machine allows paint that is dropped on to paper to fly off, creating interesting patterns. The viscosity of the paint and the speed and positioning of the spinner are factors that can change how the patterns appear. This resource contains a PowerPoint presentation and Word document that covers the science and mathematics behind viscosity, centrifuges, centripetal and kinetic forces and how these and image manipulation can help in the...

Door hinges helpsheet

Door hinges helpsheet, Doors – making hinges Ages 5-11 yearsFirst published 2017 There are several ways to make simple hinges for doors. This helpsheet shows six simple methods that children can follow and choose the one that they think is most appropriate for their building. It also contains links to appropriate resources that can be used to develop structures, and images of Design Dog and Tech Tiger you may use in the classroom to help illustrate the theme. This product is a download.

Aeronautical Engineering

Aeronautical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering Ages 11-14First released 2018 These free resources have been developed with the support of the ERA Foundation, to help students understand roles and career paths into the industry. For many young people the different roles and career paths in engineering are not apparent and this will help illustrate these and some of the learning and skills needed to follow a career in this sector. These resources include a teacher guide and a series of PowerPoint based challenges for Key Stage...

Using brand scenarios to generate ideas

Using brand scenarios to generate ideas, Age 11-14 yearsFirst published 2012 In this resource students are encouraged to name the attributes of common brands, identifying their ‘brand personality’ on a Look, Think, Speak diagram. They can then clearly see how the brands’ attributes have been communicated through the brand’s packaging, advertising and promotional events. They are then given scenarios, such as, ‘If Innocent Smoothies were to design a post-office what would it be like?’ The creative ideas that emerge give students more confidence to experiment when starting their own project. By using...

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Secondary member Christmas downloads 2020, Merry Christmas to all our Secondary members in what has been a very challenging year. We will continue to support you teaching inspiring D&T courses in 2021. In case you haven't already, please feel free to download these useful member free resources. Have a lovely Christmas break, see you in 2021. 1. All About Food pack of six 2. Design Legends - Charles Rennie Mackintosh 3. Learning About Structures and Mechanisms at KS3 4. Skills for Industry - Jaguar Land Rover , Download your...

Structures: Whose Home?

Structures: Whose Home?, Structures: Whose Home? 5-7 YearsStructuresFirst published 2019 Children are often happy to talk about their homes and families and this resource gives them the opportunity to use this knowledge and experience in a practical way. Making model homes will enable them to develop and use basic constructional skills using sheet and reclaimed materials to make freestanding structures stronger, stiffer and more stable, together with appropriate joining techniques. Using construction kit materials will help their understanding of strength and stability in structures. They should also consider

UK Space Agency

UK Space Agency STEM resources, These STEM resources for KS3 and KS4 are based on the James Webb Space Telescope and Satellite Launch Systems. Pupils will learn all about these fascinating, STEM-related areas, get to launch rockets, build their own telescopes and study the maths, science, engineering and design aspects of getting into space and observing the sky and the Earth. There is a wealth of detail that teachers can adapt and link in to other subject areas as well as encourage an understanding and interest...

Designing with textiles

Designing with textiles, Age 7-11 yearsFirst published 2011 Designing with textiles.This resource is aimed at older primary children who have had some previous experience of working with fabrics. It will help them generate and develop practical, functional ideas and make models and mock ups to test their design thinking. It will also help them to make patterns, templates and/or nets (using a computer if appropriate), improve their making skills (cutting and joining fabrics) and then evaluate their product in use. What the children make can either be focused on a particular...

Royal Ballet & Opera Free CPD Workshops

Royal Ballet & Opera Brings Free Creative CPD Workshops, Teachers and creative practitioners in Exeter, Swindon, and Brighton can now register for a free CPD workshop presented by the Royal Ballet & Opera. This hands-on session explores stage and production design, enhancing skills in creative problem-solving, oracy, and linking STEM subjects to the arts. Reserve your space now. Part of the Royal Ballet & Opera Schools Programme, the workshop provides engaging activities and resources for Key Stage 1 and 2 classrooms. Hosted at Schools of...

Join OCR as an Examiner or Moderator

Join OCR as an Examiner or Moderator, Are you looking for an opportunity to enhance your professional development while supporting students to progress? OCR currently has vacancies for examiners and moderators to assess a range of qualifications, including Cambridge Nationals Engineering, A Level Engineering, and A Level Product Design. Assessing with OCR will help build confidence in supporting students to progress, and improve the assessment expertise of the whole department. As an OCR assessor, you'll have the chance to mark on-screen exams or moderate coursework samples from...

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