GCSE Bitesize - Design and Technology
Lots of information on most aspects of GCSE courses, presented in easy to understand language. Chapter headings are electronics, food technology, graphics, resistant materials, systems and control and textile technology.
Technology: Things We Wear
This site focuses on our need for clothing and how this need is met. It looks at different fabrics and the tools needed to make the clothes.
Practical Action
Free STEM science, design and technology resources fit the UK curriculum designed to engage children in real world issues including climate change, renewable energy, food security and disaster preparedness.
Talking Textiles
A site which looks at what textiles are.
Bad Human Factors Designs
A scrapbook of illustrated examples of things that are hard to use because they do not follow human factors (also known as ergonomics) principles. The site examines why objects are poorly designed and suggests solutions.
Design and Technology Online
This site uses text, pictures and animations to provide useful information on various topics such as packaging, electronics, food, pneumatics and mechanisms.
Technologystudent.com
Aimed at teachers and pupils of technology, this site covers a number of aspects including the design process, gears, structures, technology and cultures, computer control, graphics techniques, electronics, keywords, materials and more.
Nature Everywhere
See how you can be involved in helping nature.
McDonald's Education
McDonald’s education provides real-life examples aimed at giving students valuable insight into the world of business, food technology and careers.
Design inSite
A site which looks at the characteristics of different products and has excellent information about the composition and properties of materials.
