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Portable Power Tools (S9HS) - Initial Course (MC)

Portable Power Tools (S9HS) - Initial Course (MC), This course will enable delegates to acquire H&S accreditation certification through a ‘hands on’ approach using the machinery to complete set tasks. The equipment to be covered include: portable angle grinder portable circular saw portable biscuit cutter portable reciprocating (jig) saw ...

Quick Step: Your Dept: Is it Working?

Quick Step: Your Dept: Is it Working?, How to conduct a review of your department and an honest assessment of how it inspires, supports and provides for students and staff; or not! Aimed at Secondary Heads of Department, this handy guide poses questions covering the ethos and values of your department and how you use the rooms and spaces to enhance appreciation of D&T by pupils, parent and colleagues. It asks about the awareness of staff of developments in D&T delivery and technologies. The book challenges whether you are a good department head in your vision for the...

Scalextric FTs and IEAs

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. CAD - learn how to use a canvas in 3D CAD programs (PTC Onshape used as an example) to design an ergonomic controller. CAM - this will cover how to use a 3D printer to output the design of your controller, featuring examples from Scalextric. Digital sketching -...

Washing Machine Project FTs and IEAs

Washing Machine Project, 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. Fold Up Airer - This Focused Task allows for the exploration of a range of elements including knowledge and exploration of mechanical systems such as linkages as well as potential CAD use, modelling and testing. Making Pegs - This Focused Task focuses on using CAD software to create pegs for washing lines. This can...

Inspired by Industry KI Europe

Inspired by Industry KI Europe, Inspired by Industry: KI Europe This context explores reducing components in furniture design while maintaining strength and functionality. Students can experiment with a range of materials, including timbers, metals, and 3D-printed components. Techniques like lamination, generative design, and destructive testing can also be incorporated. The challenge aligns with the ‘Furniture Makers’ Company’ student competition, inspiring innovative approaches to furniture solutions such as lightweight camping gear, multifunctional furniture, or slot-together components. Log in or join the Association and add this to your basket. This classroom resource is free so there will be no...

Inspired by Industry Else

Inspired by Industry Else, Inspired by Industry: Else This context encourages students to explore design solutions to combat loneliness, allowing for both digital and physical products or a combination of the two. The focus is on user interaction (UI/UX), with opportunities to develop apps, interactive devices, or lifestyle products that foster social connection and engagement. Students can experiment with a variety of materials and technologies, including CAD, rapid prototyping, and digital interfaces. Potential outcomes range from talking toys and cooperative games to mental well-being apps and interactive devices. This project can be adapted for group work or...

Inspired by Industry Scalextric

Inspired by Industry Scalextric, Inspired by Industry: Scalextric This context has been put together to allow for a range of opportunities for students to explore the design and creation of accessible controllers for slot car racing. The context is adaptable to other types or applications of controllers. This may even be non-digital like handles possibly. Some outcomes are likely to be conceptual and may not be fully working. For example, a controller design may focus on accessibility or ergonomics which can often be tested without functioning as an electronic component. Some outcomes are likely to be conceptual and...

Hinges and Catches

Hinges and Catches, Hinges and Catches EYFSAges 3-5 years In this project children are encouraged to explore how materials are joined together so they can still move. Activities include children going on a hinge hunt and comparing different types of hinges. What do they do? How do they work? They investigate different types of hinges and catches on boxes in order to design and make a special box for a particular user/purpose. The resource includes two PowerPoint presentations, one for children with prompt questions and illustrations of different types of boxes, and one with...

Pure Electric FTs and IEAs

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. AI Visuals - this Focused Task explores using AI to design cargo transport on scooters as well as traditional skills like drawing and modelling, helping students develop their own ideas. Investigative Evaluative Activities - Coming Soon IEAs are where students learn from a range of existing products and find out about D&T...

Inspired By Industry - KS3 real world contexts

Inspired By Industry - KS3 real world contexts, Inspired by Industry has been produced with leading design and manufacturing companies to support all D&T teachers, enabling them to use with students at Key Stage 3. By working on real-life contexts and learning from industry experts, it allows teachers of D&T to potentially shift how they deliver elements of Key Stage 3 in a way that aligns with elements of Key Stage 4 and beyond, replicating how many organisations design, prototype and test. The additional curriculum support documents below will help you to deliver any, or all, of...

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