Design and Technology
This page provides useful web links for primary pupils studying Design & Technology (D&T)
General
- Science Museum
Information about the Science Museum London, the National Railway Museum York, and the National Museum of Film, Television and Photography. The site has interactive activities and simple experiments for home and at school.
Food Technology
- Activities to teach about healthy eating for primary children
This interactive site is aimed at 7-9 year olds and promotes a healthy lifestyle. The activities offered on the site will give children a better understanding of the importance of food and exercise and the impact they have on their body.
- Asda
Healthy eating and living activities.
- Ben & Jerry’s
Nutritional information, recipes and online games.
- British Meat Education Service
Information on balanced diets, multicultural food, interactive food laboratory, history of regional recipes.
- British Nutrition Foundation
Food labelling, additives, organic food, canned food, manufacturing, smart foods and sensory evaluation.
- Food & Drink Federation
Farming past and present, genetically modified foods, sustainable food production.
- National Dairy Council
Nutritional information about dairy products, guidance on healthy drinks.
- Nutrition Information for Kids and Teachers
Interactive quizzes, games and recipes for fruit and vegetables.
- Pastrywiz Food Resources
Recipes, information for pastry based products, including ideas for celebrations e.g. Christmas, Easter, Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day etc.
- Sainsbury's
Recipes from around the world, nutrition and health.
- Sea Fish Authority
Information on the fishing industry, fish processing and recipes.
Product Design
- Aluminium Recycling
School projects, ideas for recycling etc.
- Centre for Energy Education
Interactive activities about use of energy, global warming and renewable energy.
- Duracell
Information about types of batteries, torches etc.
- How A Watermill Works (KS2)
Interactive tour of a flour mill, games and model making.
- MFI Design Online
Online kitchen planner, gives plans, 3D views and a print out of a completed design.
Textiles
- Make Your Own Tartan Design
An online activity provided by the Victoria and Albert Museum which lets you make your own tartan design on screen.
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