Design and Technology

 

A Piece of Cake
Computer-aided design has revolutionised teaching, with a huge impact on subjects such as design and food technology. Key stages 3,4
Art/Technology
U.S. site with lesson plans, projects and ideas, tips and tricks and many useful links to other sites. Key stages 3,4
Automata
Automata and mechanical toys focuses on cardboard engineering. Learn about how these mechanisms work Many designs to make and some of them can be downloaded and printed out. An attractive site with lots of animated GIFs of the end products. Key stages 3,4
Baddesigns.com
A scrapbook of illustrated examples of things that are hard to use because they do not follow human factors principles.
Balsa Wood Road Map
Provides comparisons of balsa wood structure building items, shapes, sizes, grades, competitions, structure information. Key stages 2,3,4
Centre for Alternative Technology
Shows practical solutions to environmental problems to carry us into the twenty-first century. Demonstrates ways in which people, nature and technology can live together successfully. Key stages 3,4, Advanced Level
Design & Technology Online
Electronics, packaging, environments, food, pneumatics, mechanisms, manufacturing projects. Pictures and animations provide added interest to the comprehensive information on the mentioned topics. Key stage 4, Advanced Level
Q&A on D&T
Explores the opportunities available for ICT in Design and Technology and answers frequently asked questions on IT with D & T.
Robot Invasion
Includes robots in the sky, under the sea, on the road. Key stages 2, 3, 4
Sodaplay.com
A virtual mathematical aquarium in which to blend and shape geometric objects by the mere grab of a mouse. A combination digital erector set, physics lab and interactive puzzle. Key stages 3,4
TagTeacherNet
Links to other web sites in cluding Marshall Brain`s `How stuff works`.
TechDirections
Online guide to ideas, information and technology resources and career education. Key stages 3,4 Advanced Level
Technology in Education
Devoted to the teaching of science and design technology including art and design, business studies, craft design technology, home economics, and information technology. Key stages 3,4, Advanced Level
The National Association of Advisers and Inspectors in Design and Technology
A very comprehensive site includes curriculum resources, leadership and management database comprising examples from schools and other institutions, publications and links to other useful sites. Key stages 3,4, Advanced Level
Wood Characteristics
Information database for wood: common name, scientific name, geographic sources, appearance, physical properties, woodworking properties, and uses. The database currently includes 120 individual woods and wood groups. Good resource with useful links. Key stages 3,4, and Advanced Level
Young Engineers Club
This site tells you what Young Engineers Clubs are all about and what they can do for you - whether you`re a young person thinking about a career in engineering, a teacher looking for resources to promote science and technology, or a company who wants to form positive links with education and invest in the engineers of the future. Key stages 3,4, Advanced Level