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BBC - GCSE Bitesize - Design and Technology **

General Engineering Knowledge
http://www.herts.ac.uk/ltdu/projects/mm2/start.html Produced by the Hertfordshire University Learning Technology Development Unit with good information on using workshop tools safely

http://www.flying-pig.co.uk/mechanisms/index.html A good site that shows how mechanisms work

http://www.formulaschools.com/curriculum.htm Competition details mapped to the GSCE Engineering syllabus

http://www.lshop.co.uk/Links/LINKS%20ENGMAN.htm Steve Cushing has written several books and his website has many useful links

www.key2study.info Mike Tooleys website has been designed to support students and teachers of a wide variety of engineering and engineering-related courses, from GCSE to Foundation Degree level.

www.howstuffworks.comOne of the best web site I know for information

http://www.explorescience.comGood site that can explain mechanics, optics etc

http://www.applegate.co.ukA very good site with information on all the Technology and engineering companies in the UK with a postcode search as well

Aircraft Flight etchttp://quest.arc.nasa.gov/aero/wright/tunnelsNASA's education site with lots of information on wind tunnels

Control & Systemswww.plcs.netIncludes a wonderful tutorial on all the aspects of Programmable Logic Controllers

Electronicshttp://www.doctronics.co.uk/design.htmA web site dedicated to electronics; check out the multi meter section

http://www.tep.org.uk/index2.htmlLots of good working circuits to download complete with PCB layouts

http://www.williamson-labs.com/home.htmNot just electronics but a bit weird as it is an American site!

http://www.loctite.co.uk/electronics.htmAll about solders and adhesives

http://www.technologystudent.comA site designed for D&T teachers

http://www.twysted-pair.com/Another electronics site

http://www.epemag.wimborne.co.uk/Everyday Practical Electronics magazine website

http://www.totallyabsurd.com/absurd.htmJust for fun

Weldinghttp://www.meg.co.ukContains some good explanations on the different types of welding

Roboticshttp://www.4qd.co.uk/Good information on Robot war type machines

http://www.bbc.co.uk/science/robots/Good stuff on robots from the BBC

Materialshttp://www.materials-careers.org.uk/index.htmlA site with lots of information on materials

Green Issueshttp://www.solar.org.uk/powertech/pages/index.htmInteresting facts about solar power

http://www.car-stuff.com/carlinks/future.htmLots of links to alternative powered cars

http://www.bwea.com/edu/index.html The British Wind energy association

Engineering Businesshttp://www.bized.ac.uk/virtual/cb/welcome.htmLarge-scale learning resources developed exclusively by Biz/ed including a Virtual Factory and Virtual Economy


BBC Learning
http://www.bbc.co.uk/learning/library/design_and_technology/index.shtml
An up-to-date compendium of relevant design and technology web links.

BBC-SOS Teacher
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/communities/sosteacher/browse/browse_ks4.shtml
Search the BBC archives for answers to thousands of homework or revision questions, from Key Stage 2 to A level.

BBC-Onion Street
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/communities/onionstreet/
An essential study area which offers revision based live chat,daily chatrooms, interactive quizzes and study tips/advice pieces.

Bad Human Factors Designs
http://www.baddesigns.com/
From road signs to tuna tins, there are some remarkable examples of thoughtless design here with suggestions on how to improve them. Could you do any better? A great resource for D&T students.

BSI education
http://www.bsi-global.com/Education/StudentsKS3+4/index.xalter
This site gives useful information about the use of British Standards in the design and manufacture of products for students studying at GCSE and A Level.

D&T Online
http://www.dtonline.org/
Want to know your ohm from your diode? Then swot up here. This comprehensive revision resource is reliable and to the point. Don't expect fancy graphics, but do expect clear, concise information.

Drawing in One-Point Perspective
http://www.olejarz.com/arted/perspective/
This effectively simple site introduces the principles of one-point perspective. It provides step-by-step instructions for drawing objects, showing how to draw a room, door, window, wood floor, ceiling, TV and more.

How Stuff Works
http://www.howstuffworks.com/
Car engines, combination locks: readable, informative essays explain everyday technology. Plenty to entertain anyone with an enquiring mind.

The magic of Painting
http://www.geocities.com/~jlhagan
A popular art education site that offers on-line lessons and lesson plans, from basic drawing and painting principles to advanced techniques.

Selecting Insulated Vests And Jackets
http://www.ag.ohio-state.edu/~ohioline/hyg-fact/5000/5540.html
Great for students looking for project resource material or background reading to support investigation work at key stage 4. The subjects are modern clothing insulation materials and garment styles and features.

Sodaconstructor
http://www.sodaplay.com/constructor/index.htm
Sodaconstructor animates and edits two-dimensional models made out of masses and springs. Play around with the existing models then have a go at creating your own. D&T and physics students will enjoy manipulating their own creatures.

Textile Dictionary - Plant Fibres
http://www.ntgi.net/ICCF&D/plant.htm
From abaca to urena, this is a brief summary of plant materials that are used to make fabrics. There are descriptions of fabric details, uses and weave where appropriate. Useful for GCSE D&T students.

The Design and Technology Virtual School
http://www.design-technology.org/TVS.htm
Resources for key stage 3, 4 and A level students, focussed around product design and materials. Scroll right down the page to find lesson ideas, research materials, quizzes and handouts.

The Vegetarian Society - Virtual Schoolroom
http://www.vegsoc.org/youth/school/ks4/
Especially for key stage 4, the Vegetarian Society has prepared this collection of pages on vegetarianism. Food technology students should read the pages on nutrition and menu plans for teenagers.