Resources by Design & Technology
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An introduction to Biomimicry
Part one of a series of five lessons covering biomimicry students will gain an understanding of what it is and how nature inspires the design of products and technology we use on a daily basis. Through a series of theory slides, supporting images and videos students will gain a greater understanding of the...
Analysing a product for inclusivity
An assessment lesson where students will put to practice the knowledge they have learnt in relation to what inclusive design is and why it is important for a designer to include for ALL, ensuring it fits all needs. Students will complete a series of activities where their abilities are impaired when completing an...
AutoCAD
This resource includes 5 lessons on introducing students to the basics of using AutoCAD to draw simple 2D shapes. It guides students through a series of worksheets to build skills and knowledge to develop a firm foundation on which to develop more advanced CAD skills.
Batch Production
Students begin by considering what items are produced in batches, and why? Details are given on the characteristics of batch production, and how it can be applied to engineered products. Students consider how they could describe batch production and its advantages and disadvantages. Students may begin to research...
Biodegradable plastics
A resource which covers core theory for GCSE Design and Technology: understanding what biodegradable plastics are and their purpose for reducing plastic waste....
Biodegradable plastics
A resource which covers core theory for GCSE Design and Technology: understanding what biodegradable plastics are and their purpose for reducing plastic waste....
Biomimicry - design challenge
Part five of a series of five lessons covering biomimicry students will re-cap previous lessons learning on biomimicry. They will work in small groups and in a short time period complete a design challenge of producing a scaled model of an item of furniture using a provided image board. Students will be provided...
Biomimicry - in architecture
Part four of a series of five lessons covering biomimicry students will develop an understanding of how biomimicry has inspired architecture through shape and form. Throughout the lesson resource students will develop memory skills from studying images and being able to recreate them quickly as a free line sketch....
Biomimicry - in textiles/fabric design
Part three of a series of five lessons covering biomimicry students will develop an understanding of how biomimicry has inspired textile design from modern products to those throughout art and design history. Students will learn how fabrics and textiles have been inspired by nature through theory, images and videos...
Biomimicry - Morphing design strategies for creative thinking
Part two of a series of five lessons covering biomimicry students will develop strategies to produce creative design ideas using nature and natural forms as inspiration. Students will understand through designer examples (Alessi) how companies take inspiration using morphing as a strategy. A series of activities...