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Design and technology
Design and technology units
1
Principles of materials and manufacturing
Year 7
8 lessons
2
Prototypes with mechanisms: robotics and automation
Year 7
8 lessons
3
Communication
Year 7
8 lessons
4
Collaborative design: tactile toys to teach
Year 8
8 lessons
5
Ergonomic design: accessible controllers
Year 8
8 lessons
6
Material testing
Year 8
8 lessons
7
Functional prototypes: wearable technology
Year 9
8 lessons
8
Developments in new materials: supporting new parents
Year 9
8 lessons
9
Circular economy
Year 9
8 lessons
Units released in 2020-22
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1
Understanding fibres and fabrics
Year 7
3/4 lessons
2
Catering for needs
Year 7
4 lessons
3
Core design skills
Year 7
4 lessons
4
Textiles technology and sustainability
Year 8
4 lessons
5
Future food and the application of science
Year 8
4 lessons
6
Packaging pop-outs
Year 8
6 lessons
7
Pet tech
Year 8
6 lessons
8
Chilled ready meals
Year 9
4 lessons
9
Para-triathlete design challenge
Year 9
6 lessons
10
Design in the natural world
Year 9
5 lessons
11
Future tech now!
Year 9
4 lessons