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A collection of resources for GCSE Design and Technology that support the teaching of how products are produced in different volumes (e.g. batch, bespoke, continuous, mass...
Scales of Production 1 - One-off production
Students are introduced to 4 different scales of production that they may come across, one-off, batch, mass and continuous through a video clip showing a wide range of products which they need to categorise into a type of production. Details are given on the characteristics of one-off production, and how it can be...
Scales of the Universe
Produced by the Royal Observatory Greenwich, this booklet discusses the scale of the Universe. Included is an online video that puts the age and size of the Universe into context. Concepts such as dark matter and dark energy are also briefly introduced. Questions and answers are included that test a student’s...
Scalextric Cars
This resource from Boxford describes the manufacture of car moulds for the Scalextric 4 Schools competition. It contains exemplar CAD files. Steps needed to complete the project are described and photographs show examples of a finished mould. The cutting tool size needed and option for analysing the electrical...
Scalextric Wheels
This resource from Boxford describes the manufacture of the wheels, tyres and bearings for use in vehicle in the Scalextric 4 schools competition. It includes exemplar CAD files that could be used to manufacture the component parts using CNC machines. There are screenshots of the CAD drawings and pictures of the...
This series takes a fresh look at the animal world. It explores various textures and explains why texture is important for protection, disguise and display.
This book contains both illustrations and real photography and is suitable for Year 3 to 7+. Key skills include: instructional text, understanding fact and opinion, exploring diagrams, scan texts, summarising information, identifying key features of non-fiction texts. Cross-curricular topics include websites for...
Scams
This resource is designed to introduce students to the need to be wary when an offer seems too good to be true. The resource contains an outline, guidance for teachers and a handout suitable for duplication for students. Students can use simulation or a more theoretical...
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