Primary D&T Food Guidance, Primary D&T Food Guidance Fully updated 2020This DesignandTechnology Food Guidance resource was produced in association with the British Nutrition Foundation to help primary schools implement the requirements for food within thenew National CurriculumforDesignandTechnology (D&T) in England. Aspects covered include: Teaching food across the school Equipment and accommodation National Curriculumfor D&T – what it says, what it means Curriculumplanning Safety and hygiene
Key Stage 3 Design & Technologyand Engineering Assessment for Learning Resource Pack, Key Stage 3 Design & Technologyand Engineering Assessment for Learning Resource PackYears: 11-14Product Code: ALDT1 This is a pack of resources designed to support Assessment for Learning in the KS3 Design & Technology National Curriculum, using new attainment criteria derived from 9-1 GCSE Design & Technologyand 9-1 GCSE Engineering. Schools use attainment criteria to facilitate the assessment of progress. However, the Secretary of State...
Product Design Late KS3 Y9 Technology in Society - Evolution andthe future, Product Design Late KS3 Year 9 - Technology in Society – Evolution andthe futureStudents learn how to evaluate products and how and why they have changed over time, developing an understanding about the relationship between evolution anddesign. It also looks at biomimicry and how it is affecting design. Includes video links and challenging questions for students.This updated set of Key Resources for Product Design has been...
Systems and Control Early KS3 Y7 Technology in Society - Mobile Phone, Systems and Control Early KS3 Year 7 Technology in Society – Mobile PhonesHow this product has developed over time, what changes there have been to their form and function andthe developments have taken place in electronics that have driven the development of the mobile phone. Issues around the positive and negative impact that products can have in the wider world. This updated set of Key Resources for Product Design, Systems
Systems and Control Mid KS3 Y8 Technology in Society - Music Players, Year 8 Technology in Society – Music PlayersThis unit looks at the history of music players from analogue: the phonograph, record players; through digital with tape players, CDs and streaming. It covers the science and technologies behind the different systems and how developments in electronics has driven change.This updated set of Key Resources for Product Designand Textiles has been fully refreshed andnew titles added. They provide teachers of Years 7, 8...
Make it Safe!, Make it Safe!Health and Safety guidance forthe teaching of DesignandTechnology in primary schoolsUpdated and fully revised in 2024 D&T activities in primary schools are, forthe most part, safe – and great fun! A few simple precautions will enable teachers to work with confidence and provide a rich experience for children. Contents Organising things Using chemicals and substances Things that are dusty Electrical things Using electricity Things that fly Using food Things that are...
GCSE 9-1 Design & Technology Assessment for Learning Resource Pack (Written forthe AQA Specification), GCSE 9-1 Design & Technology Assessment for Learning Resource Pack (Written forthe AQA Specification)Years 14-16Product Code: ALDT2 This is a pack of resources designed to support Assessment for Learning in thenew AQA 9-1 GCSE DesignandTechnology. This resource presents an approach that has been proven in classrooms to raise attainment. It breaks down the NEA criteria into a series of easy to understand...
GCSE Textiles Rescue Presentation - Top tips forplanning your GCSE SoW, GCSE Textiles Rescue – Top tips forplanning your GCSE Scheme of Work Ages 14-16First released 2012; updated 2014 This presentation was delivered to a group of textiles teachers at a training event in 2012. The event was recorded andthe narration is included in the presentation which gives tips on developing an appropriate, inspiring, and effective scheme of work for GCSE textiles. The presentation looks at: planning/mapping the specification, how much time to...
Systems and Control Late KS3 Y9 Technology in Society - Knight Rider - Computerised vehicles, Year 9 Technology in Society – Knight Rider – self-driving carsDevelopments in electronics have contributed significantly to the development of the computerised car, leading to safer systems but also to self-driving and autonomous vehicles that are dependent upon these systems and have implications forthe future of travel.This updated set of Key Resources for Product Designand Textiles has been fully refreshed andnew titles added. They provide teachers of Years...
Primary D&T National Curriculum 2014 – Myths and Facts, Primary D&T National Curriculum 2014 – Myths and Facts Now that the National Curriculum is upon us, this useful set of FAQs will help to dispel any myths and misunderstandings that teachers may have about its content and implementation. For example: Is the NC still in draft form or finalised? Is it here to stay? What has changed, if anything, from the old programmes of study? What guidance will follow? If you need to brush up on what elements...