Resources by Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
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Wonderful wind
This is one of a set of resources developed to support the teaching of the primary national curriculum. They are designed to support the delivery of key topics within science and design and technology. This resource focusses on the manufacture of an anemometer from household items.
This anemometer has a...
Water is crucial to human life, but it can also be a killer. Water contaminated with micro-organisms or chemicals, which is then used for drinking or cooking, is a leading cause of disease and death across the world. Poor facilities for the disposal of sewage and other waste water can quickly lead to the spread of...
Write in hieroglyphics
This is one of a series of resources developed by the Institution of Engineering and Technology inspired by the achievements of the ancient Egyptians.
In this activity pupils discover where the word 'hieroglyphics' comes from and how to write their name in hieroglyphics.
Writing a Flowchart
This engineering activity, suitable for children in computing lessons, looks at the basics of flowchart construction. Simple examples, such as the decisions made by a dog chasing a stick, are used to make flowchart representation of algorithms accessible to younger children. A simple design activity requires...