Introduction

The inclusion of technology among the National Curriculum foundation subjects is an exciting, but at the same time somewhat daunting challenge for primary teachers.

Case Studies

This series of case studies shows how real teachers across the primary age range have put design and technology into practice as a focus for their topic work.

Authors and Content

Through these examples Margaret Rogers and Hind Makiya show what is meant by design and technology in the primary school and how problem solving activities can be used to fulfill the requirements of the National Curriculum across several subjects.

Additional Resources

Useful appendices summarize the technology requirements of the National Curriculum and give extra guidance in common areas of difficulty such as the introduction of electricity and the use of technical Lego.