Resources by Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
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Make a flood barrier system
This is one of a series of resources from the Institution of Engineering and Technology, produced in association with Fairfield Control Systems, exploring the theme of waterways. This resource involves designing and making a programmable electronic system to control a flood barrier.
Because of climate...
Make a homemade paper cone Christmas tree
This resource from the IET helps pupils learn about 2D and 3D shapes, as well as faces, edges and vertices, whilst creating their own homemade Christmas trees. The resources provided include full lesson guidance as well as a wordsearch to reinforce understanding of key vocabulary.
Make a model hydraulic boat lift
This is one of a series of resources from the Institution of Engineering and Technology, produced in association with Fairfield Control Systems, exploring the theme of waterways.
In this lesson, pupils will focus on the Anderton boat lift, which was restored by a multi-company collaboration including...
Make a moon and star decoration
This is one of a set of resources designed to allow pupils to use seasonal themes to support the delivery of key topics within design and technology, maths and science. This activity introduces the concept and use of templates, in the context of a moon and star decoration for Ramadan that can be used to decorate a...
Make a playdough electrical circuit
In this activity from the IET, pupils learn about conductors and insulators of electricity, ionic and covalent bonds, as well as closed circuits, whilst creating their own playdough electrical circuits. The resource also includes a wordsearch to reinforce vocabulary and support assessment of understanding.
Make a pyramid
This is one of a series of resources developed by the Institution of Engineering and Technology inspired by the achievements of the ancient Egyptians. It uses...
Make a sensor to test a waterlogged pitch
This is one of a series of resources designed to allow learners to use the theme of the men’s football World Cup to develop their knowledge and skills in design and technology and engineering. This resource focuses on making and testing a moisture sensor that referees can use to check the playability of the pitch...
Make a snow globe
In this resource from the IET, pupils learn about materials, density and waterproofing, whilst creating their own Christmas snow globes from empty jam jars and biodegradable glitter. The resources provided include full lesson guidance and a...
Make a teacup
Designed to be accessible for all primary aged children, this activity guides you and your pupils through the simple steps to make a clay teacup for a celebration party or commemorative cup to keep or give away as a gift. This activity is mapped to the UK curricula for design and technology and is easy to follow,...
Make a terrarium to grow grass on the Moon
In this activity pupils will make use of the theme of football on the Moon to make an experiment of terrarium, so that grass can be grown for a lunar football game. This theme can be used to support discussion around the engineering challenges for travelling and potentially living on the Moon, such as how will we...