Resources and Ideas - Secondary D&T
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There was a time when most of what you bought in shops was wrapped in some paper for the journey home. Packaging design has become increasingly sophisticated in some cases, but how much waste for landfill is generated from excessive packaging? How much waste could be saved by re-designing the packaging?
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1 Are there any teachers out there using electronics in textiles products? I would be interested to hear about any projects you are doing. This short video about Cute Circuit is a really interesting one. The founders talk about how they got started with a company that is changing the face of fashion. ...
These short video clips explain the science of food through a series of entertaining experiments. They cover emulsions, bicarbonates, changing molecules, oxidisation, denaturation, boiling and the calorific content of foods:
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In my blog I talked about getting started with Arduino boards. I have produced a list of resources , including a set of e-textiles course materials from the Science Learning Centre, to...
For a wide range of great resources, activity ideas and technical support for D&T teachers, have a look at the Technology Enhancement Programme (TEP) homepage. I particularly like video clips demonstrating the properties, and use, of a range of smart materials, including silicon polymer sheet, cold forming plastic (...
For anyone looking for an introduction to smart materials the attached booklet may be of interest. It's an updated version of TEP's original Smart Materials publication.
1In my blog I highlighted four different but inspiring approaches to teaching food technology in four very different schools. Let us know - Do you have any tips for managing cooking in a limited time? How do you combine an understanding of the food industry...