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IET - World War 2 themed resources
This series of resources designed to allow learners to use the theme of the second world war to develop their knowledge and understanding in design and technology and engineering.
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Make a paper aeroplane launcher
In this project learners will learn about flight and making a successful paper aeroplane. They will make their own launching mechanism to propel their plane further than they could throw it. Finally, they will test their launchers and observe how they work.
This activity could be used as a main lesson...
Make a radio receiver
This activity makes use of the theme of World War 2 to explore how FM radio was used by the Allied forces during the war.
Learners will assemble a circuit that acts as an FM radio receiver and then test their circuit to see how well it works.
This is a challenging activity that involves assembling a...
Create an air raid shelter
This is one of a series of resources that are designed to allow learners to use the theme of the second world war to develop their knowledge and understanding in design and technology and engineering. This resource was inspired by the themes of the World War 2 and flight. It supports the teaching of design and...
Design a vegetable garden
In this activity learners will make use of the theme of World War 2 to learn about the ‘Dig for Victory' campaign and how it was used during the war. They will then design their own garden, considering the types of fruit and vegetables that could be grown within it.
This activity could be used as a main...