D&T


Design inspired by buildings: teaching resources

Activities, resources and links to encourage your students to use the buildings and places around them as a source of design inspiration.

A photo of the Deep building in Hull.

Architecture in focus: The Deep

The Deep is an award winning aquatic space, a place where young people can explore the story of the world’s oceans and enjoy the urban public realm.

Fire their enthusiasm

A series of three lessons for Key Stage 3 that investigates what makes an area beautiful and the role that students can play.

Downloadable key stage 3 D&T lesson plans

Great resources for your key stage 3 D&T lessons.

Welcome Wenlock and Mandeville - the steely Olympic and Paralympic mascots

Droplets from the steel used to construct the Olympic Stadium - that's how the Olympic mascots were made, according to a famous children's author.

London 2012 at Wembley Stadium

Wembley is the biggest of the six stadiums staging the London 2012 Olympic Games Football competition. It will host the gold medal events in both the Men's and Women's competition.

Small group of boys and girls standing at the foot of the Eleanor Cross

Using local history for learning

Year 3 students at Geddington Primary School use the town's Eleanor Cross to study their local history.

Women crossing stepping stones set in water.

Green Day and the eight Sustainable Schools' doorways

Green Day resources can help you teach topics related to all eight Sustainable Schools' doorways.

CABE education grant 2009-10 case study: St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Gateshead

Pupils in Gateshead have been on an exciting learning journey through the creation of a 'den' in their school grounds.

CABE education grant 2009-10 case study: Pewley Down Infant School, Guildford

Pewley Down Infant School, Surrey, used an education grant from CABE to create an 'eco play house' and learn about eco building issues.

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