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Structures

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems and computer control

  • What is a circuit?

    Learn what an electrical circuit is and how you can use one in a product.

  • What is a component?

    Explore the different parts that can be used to make an electrical circuit.

  • What is computer control?

    Learn how computer control systems work, why they are used in industry and how they can be used at home.

Textiles

Cooking and nutrition

  • What is seasonality?

    Learn about seasonality and which foods are grown in which season in the UK.

  • What are nutrients?

    Learn about the role that nutrients play in keeping our bodies healthy.

  • Measuring different ingredients

    Discover the best piece of equipment to measure different ingredients.

  • Why is taste important?

    Recognise the role that the five senses play in identifying different flavours.

  • Making bread around the world

    Find out how to knead, roll and shape dough and learn about different breads from all around the world.

  • What are food choices?

    Learn about the reasons why we make different food choices, such as religious or cultural beliefs, allergies and intolerances.

  • Storing food safely

    Choose the correct storage method for different food types and understand the terms 'use-by date' and 'best-before date'.

  • Growing food around the world

    Learn about how a country's weather and climate can affect the types of food that can be grown there.

  • Why do people need energy?

    Find out where energy comes from, the important role that it plays and how much energy is in different types of food.

  • Slicing and cutting safely

    Learn how to slice foods safely using the bridge hold, claw grip and fork secure method.

  • Peeling and grating safely

    Learn what peelers and graters are, what types of food they are used for and how to use them safely in the kitchen.

  • Cooking safely with heat

    Find out about the different types of kitchen appliances that use heat and learn how to use them safely.

  • Understanding food labels

    Recognise the important information that labels can tell us about food, such as its ingredients and how it should be stored.

Design

  • How do I create a technical design?

    Learn about some different types of technical drawings, how they are created and why they are used.

  • What is a prototype?

    Learn how designers test ideas, improve designs and bring their ideas to life by using prototypes.

  • Market research

    Find out about surveys and other types of research.

  • What is CAD?

    Discover what Computer Aided Design (CAD) is and how it can be used to help people design products.