Anderson, Paul
Exploring Design and Technology for Key Stage 3
- ISBN 13:
- 9781510481343
- author:
- Anderson, Paul
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Hodder Education
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 112
- Dimensions:
- 27.5 x 21.3 x 0.7 centimetres (1
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Education, Teaching Methods & Materials,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Exploring Design and Technology for Key Stage 3 provides students with a solid foundation in the key concepts and practical skills required for the new GCSE (9-1) specifications. This student book is designed to build understanding through engaging lessons that draw on the subject content, introducing students to important terminology and developing their design and making skills.
With topics carefully structured across years 7, 8 and 9, this book offers a range of creative designing and making activities using various materials, tools, equipment and processes. Clear explanations of key concepts and terminology help students apply their knowledge when identifying design problems, understanding user needs and developing design solutions in different contexts.
Additional features include 'find out more' research sections that broaden understanding of materials and their properties, new technologies and wider influences on designing and making. Knowledge check questions are also provided to monitor and measure student progress, ensuring they stay on track with the GCSE subject content.