[https://www.blocklayer.com/ '''Calculators, Plans and Templates'''] for contractors - builders - remodellers - carpenters - woodw
* Projects and Templates
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...uggies.builtforfun.co.uk/index.php '''Electric vehicle plans'''], building and hobby engineering site
...ion, links to component and materials suppliers, a component search engine and great value plans for sale.
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'''Tasks''' are taken to be short practical activities designed to introduce a parti
...problem identification games ''(e.g. select random words from a dictionary and seek conflicts or connections)'', or continue a core skill development ''(
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...activities through which '''[[Design and Technology]]''' knowledge, skills and understanding is normally taught in UK secondary schools.
...y of possible solutions, prior to developing a preferred design, making it and testing it in use.
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...ns from parents with specialist expertise. Children are motivated to learn and able to link together what they learn in different areas. In all good prima
...ite are referenced. Some may be adapted to suit the particular '''Topic''' and additional material added as required.
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...s.ca'''] is an engineer's woodworking website - new articles every week ''(and sometimes in between)''
...is neccessarily suitable for use in UK schools. Always check local Health and Safety requirements before embarking on any project
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'''Topics''' and '''Themes''' are used most commonly ''(but not necessarily exclusively!)''
...activities through which '''[[Design and Technology]]''' knowledge, skills and understanding is normally taught in UK secondary schools.
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...ks, 3D models, 2D patterns, software and a knowledge section. Many designs and plans are offered, most of which users will wish to adapt somewhat, but all
[[Category:Skills and Processes]]
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== Welcome to Design and Technology Online ==
=== <span style="color: green">''regularly revised and expanded''</span> ===
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...ssion. Stone or brick [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Masonry '''masonry'''] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cast-iron_architecture '''cast iron'''] was o
...one using a single sheet of '''[[Paper and Card|A4 thin card]]''' or paper and tape or glue the ends together. Place a small square of thick card or board
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[[Category:Topics, Projects and Tasks]]
[[Category:Manufacturing Projects]]
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...boo'''] garden canes each approximately 1 metre long ''(i.e. between 600mm and 1200mm)''
...ay be made by adding coloured tissue paper fixed in place using '''[[Glues and Pastes|P.V.A. glue]]'''.
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...mounted like a tall seesaw. There is a water bucket suspended from one end and a counterweight is positioned towards the other.
...s 1 Lever]]''': pulling against the counterweight as the bucket is lowered and, as it is raised, the counterweight provides the '''Effort''' to lift the w
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...lacksmithing|forged]] in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wrought_iron iron] and fixed to one end.
...forceful swinging motion. Alternatively the beam could be pushed backwards and forwards on rollers to make it easier. A further refinement was to place th
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...''' within a sliding frame to assist. In use, one child operates the drill and another holds the work-piece to be drilled.
* All materials and sections commonly available in a secondary school D&T Department
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...found in a burial chamber. The ground floor provided shelter for livestock and a series of steps led up to the general living space on the first floor or
...oking area was located in the courtyard and it is here where general craft and other activities took place.
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Some general proportions and a basic method of construction is shown opposite.
...op the '''Bridle''' over one finger and suspend the '''Kite''' upside down and so a temporary '''Bridle''' can be used until the shape of thew '''Keel'''
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Design and make a small table mirror based around a 150mm x 150mm square mirror.
* 3mm and 4mm Acrylic sheet on which the mirror is mounted.
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...lifting process but, in general, dragging loaded '''Sleds''' along tracks and up ramps, at least for part of the journey, was likely to have been underta
...think would be the best angle for a ramp which pyramid builders could use and why?
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Design and make a Sundial to suit your home location '''[[Latitude]]''' which can be s
...able material ''(e.g. stainless steel rod or brass plate for '''[[Sundials and Gnomons|Gnomon]]''', fixing screws, coloured polyester resign to fill reces
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