We know that in the current situation, STEM activities may be harder to run, especially with concerns about sharing equipment in groups.  We have selected over 50 activities that can be done in any classroom, with very little equipment.  These can...

In this activity, learners will work in groups to share their knowledge of the use of technology in sport. They will each give a 60 second presentation about the topic to their group.

This resource could be used as a starter activity or as part of an exercise for learners to develop their knowledge of how...

This resource provides a cross-curricular design and technology project aimed at primary children. Linking to work on the forces and balance children build and test sculptures in small groups. They also discover more about the work of mechanical engineers throughout the lessons. The first lesson introduces the task...

Published in January 1980, this report sets out preliminary views on the form that a framework for the proposed National Curriculum should take and the ground it should cover. The ideas were presented to start a consultation process, leading to a curriculum that would apply to schools nationally and promote...

This resource aimed at primary learners, links to electricity, design and technology and aspects of literacy. Children learn about motors and how many objects use electricity to improve their usefulness. Looking at a variety of objects they compare their features and then take on the role of an entrepreneur and...

This pilot version of the Recommended Code of Governance for Schools was published by the Wellcome Trust in October 2012. It is aimed at providing school governors and senior leaders with a robust yet flexible framework they can use to set the strategic direction for their school, and that governors can use to hold...

In this activity  children are challenged to design and make a robotic arm to grab things from a distance. The challenge is based on robotic arms on the International Space Station used to move heavy equipment or perform delicate tasks. Children will:

• discover relationships between the length of a...

In this Teachers TV programme, teacher Irene Harrison makes use of the local area to inspire her Year Five and Six class to think about the design of bridges and then to build their own bridges using food. Children use an interactive online activity to design their own bridges then with the help of parent governor...

A practical and highly illustrated book for primary school teachers on all aspects of book art. By developing skills such as writing, story construction, design, illustration, binding methods and paper technology, the author shows how book art can enhance many different areas of the curriculum. Step-by-step...

Follow the story of fair-trade chocolate from bean to bar! A simple text and clear photographs show each stage of the process. Panels alongside explain the history of chocolate and look at what fair trade means and...

This book looks at how common objects are made, the 'How it's Made' series follows the entire process, using stage-by-stage descriptions of the journey from raw materials to finished goods.

Exploring the development of costumes through the ages, this series covers all main items of clothing - from shoes to hats, and makeup to underwear. Each title shows the history and technology behind each item,...

Exploring the development of costumes through the ages, this series covers all main items of clothing - from shoes to hats, and makeup to underwear. Each title shows the history and technology behind each item,...

In a series of heavily illustrated books, Helen Reynolds explores the development of various aspects of fashion throughout the ages. The books that comprise this series make ideal source material for projects...

Exploring the development of costumes through the ages, this series covers all main items of clothing - from shoes to hats, and makeup to underwear. Each title shows the history and technology behind each item,...