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Practical Action
Practical Action: sustainable D&T
Practical Action teaching resources which embed sustainability issues into all aspects of D&T. They unpack sustainability terms such as the 6Rs’, present a range of design briefs/STEM challenges set in global context and evaluation tools. Suitable for ages 11-16.
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Design abacus
From Practical Action, this resource is an eco-tool used to compare the sustainability of two products or design ideas.
Product analysis: impacts on people and the environment
This resource from Practical Action includes a presentation and worksheets which give Key Stage Three and Four students opportunities to understand more about the impact of existing and new products on people and the environment. The presentation is packed with useful activities to reinforce students' learning. The...
6R's explained *suitable for home teaching*
These resources consist of a presentation and activity sheets to support design and technology students aged 14-16. It helps students to gain knowledge and understanding of sustainable development and the use of precious resources. The 6 R's are:
- Rethink: what could be done differently?
- Refuse...
Belief circles - the role of a designer
From Practical Action and the Royal Academy of Engineering, this short starter activity helps students to think about their own values and those of their peers in relation to the sustainability of engineering. The activity encourages an awareness of the impact of engineering on the environment and sustainability....
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| Subject(s) | Design and technology |
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| Age | 7-11, 11-14, 14-16 |
| Published | 2010 to 2019 |
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| Direct URL | https://www.stem.org.uk/cxdsvp |
