One of a series of curriculum-oriented books covering a broad and varied range of subjects and written especially for reluctant readers.

In this practical activity, students investigate the salinity of three different water samples using a multimeter. Students first calibrate their salination probe and test the salinity of their solutions. Students can be asked to suggest how errors might have appeared...

These technical briefs focus on low cost approaches to accessing clean water and sanitation. This is vital to health and well being and low costs are particularly important to poorer communities in the developing world.

Technical briefs are documents produced by Practical Action which are freely available to...

Water for the World was developed jointly by Engineers Without Borders UK (EWB) and Arup, a global firm of engineering consultants and specialists. There are three resources, investigating issues of water scarcity, sourcing and supply and showing how engineers can help to solve problems. Although initially designed...

This resource is designed for teachers of 11 to 16 year olds, wishing to use the water industry as a context within which their pupils can use the technology process.

It focuses on water treatment, and water water treatment, examining the historical development and the provision of services in the third...

Waterside Redevelopment is designed for teachers of 7 to 14 year olds, wishing to use the context of a new or redevelopment project as a basis for Technology and cross-curricular activities.

Included are activities appropriate to five contributing subject areas of the Technology Curriculum, and to the...

These resources from the Institution of Engineering and Technology, produced in association with Fairfield Control Systems, explore the theme of waterways.

This worksheet, from the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), introduces students to the wave equation, giving them an understanding of some of the vocabulary and concepts used. Students use the formula: velocity (wave) = frequency x wavelength to answer the questions on the worksheet.

The...

This book charts the history and development behind major discoveries and introduces the remarkable minds which conceived them.

Subjects covered in detail include machines, aircraft, train, inventions,...

Written by and for teachers of the National Curriculum design and technology subjects - art and design, business studies, CDT, home economics and IT - this book aims to be a jargon-free translation of the official documents. It offers checklists, discussion points and examples of good practice.

An amazing collection of paper toy designs and design techniques from innovative contemporary artists and designers around the world, We Are Paper Toys includes sketches of the toys, and step-by-step instructions on...

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, engineering and mathematics. Modern technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI), augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR...

This challenge is an opportunity for students to explore, experiment and innovate whilst designing a specialised wetsuit for paratriathletes who need specialised equipment to allow them to compete. Whilst the development in technology of prosthetic limbs, racing wheelchairs and handcycles has been substantial, no...

This activity, from the Institution of Engineering and technology (IET), asks students to investigate a simple piezoelectric device. The engineers behind the Watt Nightclub in Rotterdam investigated the use of the piezoelectric effect to turn the energy created by...

This activity, from the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), provides an opportunity to assess students understanding of remote surgery.

It is intended that students will:
• Understand what remote...