Year 8 DT Topics

Year 8
Graphics	The world of design (thenational.academy) Technical drawings (thenational.academy)
Textiles	Fibres to fabric (thenational.academy) True cost of fashion - what fabrics do we have in the home? (thenational.academy)
Food	Cooking techniques and preparing food safely (thenational.academy) How can we ensure that a meal has the correct balance of nutritional value for the body? (thenational.academy)
Product Design	What do 'ergonomics' and 'anthropometrics' mean? (thenational.academy) How can a specification help a designer focus on the function and form of a product? (thenational.academy)
Systems and Control	How can materials be tested to check they are fit for purpose and then applied to a design? (thenational.academy) How can a designer prioritise design decisions that need to be made? (thenational.academy)

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