Mr Kidman's ClassroomEngland · Key Stage 3 · Design and technology
KS3 Design and technology Revision
Research real needs, develop and make functioning solutions, understand materials and systems, and build practical cooking skills.
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Design and technology topics
6 topics
Designing for users
Investigate users, reformulate problems, write specifications and communicate and test original design ideas.
Materials and precise manufacture
Select materials for their properties and practise precise preparation, joining, finishing and digital manufacture.
Structures and mechanisms
Investigate force paths, stability and bracing, then compare mechanisms that change movement, speed and force.
Electrical, electronic and programmed systems
Understand low-voltage circuits, sensors and actuators and develop and test responsive programmed products.
Evaluating design and technological change
Use fair tests and professional examples to refine products and evaluate technological, social and environmental effects.
Cooking, nutrition and ingredients
Plan healthy varied meals, understand ingredients and practise safe preparation, savoury cooking and recipe development.
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