In this lesson students will gain an understanding of  the properties of both hardwood and softwood timbers. Completion of a card match up task will demonstrate their understanding which forms useful revision notes for the examination. They will learn the names of different hardwoods & softwoods and their...

This is a story about a timid tortoise who doesn't like to leave her safe home under the rocks, but after a little persuading she decides to become brave, and she is rewarded with lots of animal friends.

Curt Gabrielson draws on more than 20...

This worksheet challenges students to answer a series of questions themed around tolerances. It provides worked examples, examiners top tips and answers to each question. The resource is useful for teaching maths content in design and technology, or as a maths activity sheet.

This activity, from the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), requires students to design a magnetic tool holder for a robot surgeon.

It is intended that students will:
• Appreciate the potential of...

This activity, from the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), requires students to compete to make the strongest electromagnetic tool holder for a surgeon's robotic arm.

It is intended that students will be...

This Toolkit Talks video covers parental involvement.

This Toolkit Talks video covers social and emotional learning...

Specification data for the identification, selection and substitution of transistors.

Objects from around the world are gathered together to give design inspiration and then linked with art and design projects for readers to create their own work.

Using sparkles to code flashing sequences. There are variations on difficulty including the introduction of switches.

These technical briefs focus on ways to transport goods and people in a relatively low cost way. This is important to people in the...