A history of Great Inventions by James Dyson

This volume of scientific history by award-winning inventor James Dyson details the greatest achievements of the human imagination since early hominids invented stone tools about 250,000 years ago.

Creating 3D pop-up cards by Mary Jackson

A complete guide for creating 3D cards

Hello, is this Earth? by TIm Peake

The first book by astronaut Tim Peake - a mesmerising collection of over 150 of Tim's stunning photographs that he took on board the International Space Station, many of which have not been seen before.

Available in the LRC.

Write about an innovative product that you feel has changed the world.

Write this on A6 colour card and it will be included in the STEM rainbow in B4.

Create a leaflet for our School's open evening explaining what makes the Design Technology department so great.

Listen to 'Material Matters with Grant GIbson'.

Material Matters features in-depth interviews with a variety of designers, makers and artists about their relationship with a particular material or technique.

Listen here

Listen to the Stemettes Podcast

Do you want to expand your knowledge of STEM but don’t know where to begin? In this article, they have compiled a list of favourite podcasts by women in STEM to help you get started in the STEM podcasting world.

Watch "Engineering The Iron Bridge: Iron Casting From the 1700s"

The impressive Iron Bridge over the River Severn in Shropshire is an engineering marvel. Erected in 1799 and the world’s first free-standing metal structure.

Watch here

Watch some of the videos from One Army on plastic recycling.

Watch here

Watch "Mars" to give you a first hand look at the challenges astronauts and NASA engineers face in their hopes to one day colonize Mars.

Available to watch on Disney+

Have you heard of cotton candy grapes, pineberries or kiwi berries? Find out about these and other unusual varieties of fruit.

Choose one and write a fact file. Include where it is traditionally grown, seasons, cooking, eating tips and a recipe.

Visit the Victoria and Albert Museum in London.

The Victoria and Albert Museum in London is the world's largest museum of applied arts, decorative arts, and design, housing a permanent collection of over 2.27 million objects

Click here to find out about their current exhibitions.

Graphics - Create a Flower pop up card.

For ideas and help click here

Graphics - Create your own Pop Up Card for someone.

Use our booklet or find your own tutorial online.

Graphics - Create a Video tutorial on any Pop-Up technique of your choice and share with your teacher.

This will be used to help other students.

Food - Draw 4 self portraits using seasonal fruit and vegetables - Winter, Spring, Summer and Autumn.

Click here for ideas.

Graphics - Present to the class your recent successes with the creative tasks.

Speak to your teacher to arrange this.