Tunnelworks is a series of teaching and learning resources linking mathematics and science to the Thames Tideway Tunnel project, a major new sewer that will help protect the River Thames from increasing pollution. Background to the project is given in the ...

This is one of a series of resources from the IET designed around the theme of the future of flight with the purpose of developing pupils knowledge and skills in design technology and mathematics.

In this activity, pupils are tasked with designing a new item of luggage that travellers can use to store...

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...

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.

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...

This activity from the IET involves pupils making and decorating biscuits with the flags of the nations taking part in the World Cup. The activity combines science...

In this resource from the IET pupils learn about snowflake science, symmetry, shape and molecules, whilst designing, making and decorating their own marshmallow snowflakes. The resources provided include full lesson guidance as well as a wordsearch to strengthen understanding of key vocabulary.

One of a series of resources from the IET that uses the theme of the lunar new year to develop pupils knowledge and skills in design and technology. In this activity children will learn about cutting and folding simple 3D structures to ...

Produced by Rolls-Royce, this booklet tells the story of what makes a high value business. It looks at questions such as: What are high value businesses? What do they look like? Why do they matter? The booklet can be helpful to illustrate the types of career opportunities that are available to students with science...

This collection includes research information, reports and guidance. It will be of interest to managers and practitioners in schools who are concerned with the delivery of STEM careers awareness.

This managing bullying in schools document from the Department of Education looks at how Derby Moor Community Sports College talks to pupils about, identifies, and deals with bullying. The resource is part of the managing behaviour and bullying in schools case studies and explores: *The school's 'Friends 4 U club...

In this video from Osiris Educational Bill Rodgers discusses his...

This collection of posters are themed around ‘Manufacturing the Future’. The posters can be used to help inform students about the cutting-edge technologies and exciting careers available in UK manufacturing. Topics include: * Astrium - space engineering * True Snowboards - snowboard design and production *...

This activity asks students to plan and carry out an investigation to test the suitability of materials to absorb or insulate sound and to identify what other variables need to be considered when choosing a material to use in a building. Students also consider whether a...