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Design & Technology
"Your future is created by what you do today, not tomorrow."
Robert Kiyosaki
Resources
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STEM Learning has a library of design resources aimed at 11+ downloadable as booklets. Topics cover everything from the basics of designing to tasking learners to come up with solutions to real world problems.
BBC Bitesize has GCSE Design and Technology topics categorised by the exam boards. These make an excellent revision resource.
Tech She Can offers a series of free, on demand video lessons in technology. The videos are aimed at age 8-14 and cover topics such as tech for the future, for toys, for sport and for space. There are also lesson packs and a number of other tech resources to explore.
The Institution of Engineering and Technology has a series of design and technology worksheets that can be downloaded. They cover topics such as area, cost, density, graph and trigonometry.
Technology & Engineering is a podcast delivered by Fun Kids. This has a series of episodes covering a vast array of topics such as radio and sports technologies, product development, communication, how things work and an A-Z of engineering.
Neon has a library of career resources and case studies on careers in technology and engineering. For example people working in industries such as music, communications, software, drones, medical, marine, space, mechanical, transport, rollercoasters and the environment. There is also a list of experiences of which some are available to home educators.
The James Dyson Foundation has a variety of resources to explore including a design process curriculum, an engineering curriculum, engineering challenges and stories on what it's like to be an engineer.
PlanBee has a catalogue of design and technology lessons for KS1 and KS2. All are ready to teach with lesson plans, colourful presentations and worksheets.
KiwiCo offer STEAM subscription and individual kits for ages 0 to 14+. They have over 2000 projects to inspire hands on creativity, innovation and problem solving; perfect for young engineers and scientists.
Products
Build the World's Most Amazing Super Structures by Ian Graham - Interactive book that explores the science behind the engineering of some of the worlds most impressive super structures. Learn about their construction then have a go at making your own with the included card pieces and plastic fixings. Aimed at age 7-10.
How Technology Works by DK - A great visual guide to workings of everyday technology from combustion engines to solar cells. It is divided into themes and include power, transport, materials and construction, technology in the home, sounds and vision, computer technology, communication, farming and medical technology.