Create a nature trail with a difference!  This resource describes an outdoor activity which can be used to introduce students to the concept of biomimicry, looking at examples of adaptation.

Students hunt for ways in which evolution has led to a variety of solutions for different biological functions, such...

The Propagator project introduces students to hydraulic systems and their inner workings. Using a...

This short film from the Technology Enhancement Programme (TEP) is one of a series of clips which were produced to demonstrate the properties and use of a range of smart materials.

This paint can be applied as standard paint and appears semi transparent. Once dry, the paint appears as a solid white colour;...

This activity from a series of resources looking at the future of flight from the IET, explores making hydrogen from water, which is the basis of hydrogen fuel cell technology. Hydrogen is an alternative to petrol and diesel fuels for combustion engines and the only byproduct of using it is water, so it does not...

From the British Nutrition Foundation, in partnership with the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB...

This Licence to Cook face-to-face session is designed to accompany Protecting 1 and Protecting 2 tutorials. The first presentations goes into detail about the important area of cooking safely, including how to prepare, cook and store food...

This resource looks at the effective use of low energy light bulbs and how they have enabled the waterfront at Durban in South Africa to be transformed. The first activity sets the scene by showing how lighting is not only a technical process but has a social impact too. It then presents students with the challenge...

A set of resources aimed at primary-aged pupils from the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) using Ancient Egypt as a theme. The resources include activities to develop knowledge and skills in design technology and maths with cross-curricular links to history, geography, art and literacy.

This selection of resources from the Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET) provides a range of creative, cross curricular and topical ways of delivering the STEM agenda through Christmas themed activities. Aimed at primary aged children, each resource has an accompanying plan, worksheet and all answers are...

This selection of resources from the Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET) provides a range of creative, cross curricular and topical ways of delivering the STEM agenda through Christmas themed activities. Aimed at secondary aged pupils, each resource has an accompanying plan, worksheet and all answers are...

This series of resources are designed to allow both primary and secondary learners to use the theme of Diwali to develop their knowledge and skills in design and technology, and art.

This series of resources are designed to allow learners to use the theme of Halloween to develop their knowledge and understanding in design and technology and engineering, by researching and testing simple mechanisms.

A series of resources for primary aged pupils based around the theme of Ramadan, aimed at supporting the delivery of key topics within design and technology, religious studies and art. These activities could be used as one-off lesson activities to develop making and designing skills or an understanding of Ramadan....

Inspired by the theme of the Victorians, these activities support the teaching of design and technology in context, by looking at the key events that defined the Victorian era, and how they have influenced engineering developments and society today.