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Featuring ideas that could shape our future, join Top gear's James May on a hugely fascinating and action-packed journey as he attempts to turn some of the world s most extraordinary ideas into reality.
This item is one of over 25,000 physical resources available from the Resources Collection. The Archive Collection covers over 50 years of curriculum development in the STEM subjects. The Contemporary Collection includes all the latest publications from UK educational publishers.
Inspired by James's exploits, the book covers both the stories behind a number of classic toys and the adventures in summer 2009 as James and his helpers, children and adults of all ages, build and recreate a range of toys in a series of Top Gear style escapades.
In six ambitious projects, he enlists the...
This item is one of over 25,000 physical resources available from the Resources Collection. The Archive Collection covers over 50 years of curriculum development in the STEM subjects. The Contemporary Collection includes all the latest publications from UK educational publishers.
'James Watson and Francis Crick' takes a look at this most dynamic of scientific duos - the two men who unlocked the secret of all life. The...
This series looks at the development of scientific thought and discovery through the lives and achievements of some of the world's greatest scientists.;Focusing on the Scotsman James Watt, this book describes how his work as a pioneer of mechanical engineering, especially in respect of the development of the steam...
The James Webb Space Telescope is currently making observations of distant stars and planets, following it's launch in 2021. It is a highly technical design which has taken many years to be designed and made....
This collection of resources has been written for design technology teachers to use primarily as part of the curriculum in lower secondary schools. The resources also include a guide to the James Webb Space Telescope , written for teachers and STEM Ambassadors.
All activities include elements of design that...
James Webb Space Telescope Guide
Designed for teachers and STEM Ambassadors, this guide to the James Webb Space Telescope contains sections on the design of the spacecraft and instruments, and the science objects of the mission. Advice on which information is appropriate for primary and secondary level is included.
James Webb Space Telescope: Designing the Primary Mirror
This activity looks at the primary mirror of the James Webb Space Telescope exploring the challenges that faced scientists and engineers whilst they were designing it. Linking to tessellating shapes in...