The really useful primary design and technology book: subject knowledge and lesson ideas
This book brings together essential subject knowledge and pedagogy to support and inspire those planning to teach design and technology in the primary school. It offers comprehensive coverage of the 2014 National Curriculum, as well as ideas to extend beyond it, including 'how to' guides and sets of lesson plans.
Key topics covered include: cooking and nutrition, textiles and the Design Cycle, IT control and monitoring, mechanisms, structures, electronic systems, the roles and responsibilities of the design and technology leader, and the assessment of design and technology.
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