Resources by Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
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In these activities, learners will create and develop a programmable pedestrian crossing using the micro:bit.
In these activities, learners will work in groups to share their knowledge of the use of technology in sport and to test a beep tester.
Create a retro lava lamp
In this activity from the IET pupils learn about density and materials, whilst creating their own lava-lamps with water, sunflower oil, bicarbonate of soda and food colouring. They also learn how to create oil-and-water prints and mix olive oil and balsamic vinegar together to make a dipping sauce for bread.
Create a royal portrait
In this activity, aimed at primary-aged pupils, children will design and create an A4 sized collage portrait of King Charles III to celebrate the coronation, using recycled materials. Portraits might also include objects such as his crown, throne or sceptre and/or a background to represent London, the United...
Create a stone garden
In this activity, primary pupils make use of the theme of the King’s coronation to design a stone garden in the style of a flag or other item to commemorate the event. They will consider the design brief for the criteria, use a template to produce a design on paper, consider the scale for the final display and...
Create a tessellation pattern
This activity, from the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), introduces students to the idea of creating a rule that can be used to create tessellated patterns, thus understanding what is required to make interlocking units.
...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...
Creating Chinese calligraphy
This is one of a set of resources from the IET that uses the theme of the lunar new year to reinforce basic maths skills through the use of Chinese calligraphy. The activity is aimed at key stage 3 pupils with low levels of attainment.
Pupils learn about and make use of Chinese calligraphy. They will learn...
Cyborg Ethics
In this activity, from the Institution of Engineering and technology (IET), students are introduced to how the present body centric antenna, plus prosthetic technology, could be compared to science fiction ‘cyborgs’. Students are also asked to discuss ethical issues...
This scheme of work, from the Institution of Engineering ad Technology (IET), provides students with an in-depth understanding of some engineering materials and how they are being developed in industry. This scheme was inspired by the casting process used to make the D3O smart material into a ‘usable’ form. This...