Things to watch
- Drawing skills and revision material
- Explore technologystudent.com where all aspects of design and technology are covered
- A range of TED talks which might spark your imagination KS4/5
- How it’s made – a collection of videos that allow you to see how different products are produced
- Explain This… Design and technology (D&T) – BBC Teach
- Programmes – BBC Food
Things to listen to
Further studies
- Explore Specialised Online Culinary or Food Science Courses/Tutorials:
- Look for online platforms that offer more in-depth learning on specific aspects of food that interest you, beyond typical recipe following.
- This could include: Baking Science: Understanding the chemistry behind different types of dough, leavening agents, and sugar reactions.
- Nutrition in Practice: Going beyond basic food groups to delve into macronutrients, micronutrients, and how they impact specific dietary needs or health conditions.
Places to visit
For Design & Technology (DT):
- Thinktank, Birmingham Science Museum
- Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery (for industrial design and historical context)
- The Jewellery Quarter (for traditional craftsmanship and design processes)
- For Food:
- Cadbury World
- Mount Pleasant School Farm
Activities
- Design a product based upon the brief provided by the idea machine
- Learn to cook. Use a cookbook and try out different recipes.