This series of short films for primary schools contains concise explanations of a variety of design and technology topics.
These short films are suitable for teaching design and technology (D&T) at KS2 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, and 1st and 2nd level in Scotland.
How to make a structure stronger. video
Join three primary-aged pupils as they build different types of towers and learn how to make them stronger.
How to make a structure waterproof. video
Follow two primary-aged pupilds as they build a den in their garden and learn how make it waterproof.
Axles. video
Two primary-aged pupils show us how to make balloon cars to help us understand how axles work.
Hinges. video
In this short film we observe two primary-aged pupils as they make simple hinges for their treasure boxes.
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