Monthly Archive: December 2011

Dec
04

Design and technology – top trumps

Following the successful use of Science Top Trumps, Design & Technology are attempting to go one better!!!  D/T have modified the Top Trump and now believe it will support students when planning, selecting tools and equipment and using tools safely. Staff in TVAs Design & Technology department were searching for an answer to the dilemma …

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Dec
04

Science & Technology – Inter school rocket competition

Following the success of inter school ‘water rockets’, TVA and Marshfields have redesigned the rocket launcher.  Competitions start in two weeks.  The new launcher has meant a larger investment in time and money, to produce longer term products that are all made to the same specification across all schools. Students from all Key stages (levels 2—8) …

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