Resources by Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)

Mathematical measuring - lengths of leaves

This resource focusses on measuring the lengths and widths of leaves from a tree, placing the data in a table and calculating the mean average of each. In this activity learners will measure the lengths and widths of six leaves from a single tree. They will place this data in a table and then calculate the mean...

Mathematics behind revolving door design

This resource from the IET Faraday programme, supported by MEI and Tomorrow's Engineers, provides students with the opportunity to explore the mathematics behind revolving doors, including circle properties, estimation, compound measures and mathematical modeling.

"Revolving doors...

Maths tea party

Designed to be accessible for all primary aged children, this activity guides you and your pupils through a range of fun maths related ‘tea-party’ problems. This could be carried out as part of a design and technology or maths lesson, and is simple to follow, making it suitable for learning at home and in class....

Measure the velocity of balloon rockets

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 engineering and mathematics. In this activity, pupils will make a balloon rocket and carry out timed tests to calculate the velocity of the balloon. The...

Measuring boat speed

This activity considers displaying data from a practical investigation looking at the effect of streamlining a boat's hull. It gives students the opportunity to consider how this information can be represented effectively and use this to form conclusions. The...

Measuring noise

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, science and mathematics. In this activity pupils measure noise produced by a range of activities using a sound meter to...

Measuring para-athletic performance

This is one of a series of resources to support the use of the BBC micro:bit. This resource focusses on pupils designing and programming a BBC micro:bit to help wheelchair athletes monitor and record their sporting performance over time.

In this activity pupils will make use of the BBC micro:bit to design...

Measuring time

This resource focusses on measuring time, by recording the time it takes to complete a walking race. In small teams, pupils will time each other with a stopwatch and record the data. The results will then be sorted and discussed as a class using terms such as, faster, slower, quicker etc. This activity could be...

Mechanical engineer

A video diary of Richard, a mechanical engineer. Richard explains what mechanical engineering is and how mechanical engineers ensure that buildings are comfortable to live and work in. He then goes on to explain how the cooling, heating and gas supply systems work in an office building.

Mechanical technician

Having completed her four year apprenticeship scheme at the Culham Centre for Fusion Energy, Lydia is currently involved in nuclear fusion research, and specifically in pre-assembly of parts that are used to build a reactor. Her role requires checking if the parts are built and work as they should. Lydia...