D&T KS3

Summary

Develop knowledge and application of forces and stresses to underpin a project to design, construct and perform destructive testing on a paper bridge.

This dynamic unit fuses mathematical content with physics-based solutions to create a series of predominately practical investigations that deliver theory in a fun and interactive way. It encourages problem solving and teamwork as well as planning and budgeting. The lessons work through basic stresses and forces before looking at solutions through the manipulation of materials. A team challenge to construct a paper bridge is set which leads to destructive testing in a competitive environment. The unit concludes with a look at iterative design and material properties to illustrate the effect of forces on materials in real life scenarios.

What's included in the toolkit?

The currently available units have been written to satisfy the new National Curriculum for Design and Technology. They are designed for teaching at KS3 but individual lessons in some units may also be appropriate for teaching Key Stages 2 or 4, particularly where Year 10 students may not previously have been exposed to certain topics.

• PowerPoint slides for each lesson
• Detailed lesson plans
• Learning objectives and outcomes
• Statement of which of the Government Guidelines are covered in the unit
• Worksheets and activities
• End-of-unit Assessment material
• Other material and links to online resources

What people say...

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I strongly recommend both the textbooks and units, as they provide a concise and effective teaching resource.

Mr Philip Macaree. Department of Computer Science, Oakland Catholic School

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One of the major reasons I love PG Online resources is the fact that they are simple, editable powerpoint and Word documents, not tied down with non-editable pdfs.

David Price. KS3 Coordinator, Bishopshalt School