KS2 Design and Technology

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Free teacher classroom resources suitable for use in design and technology lessons with primary school children at Key Stage 2 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, and at 1st and 2nd Level in Scotland.

Explain This...

A series of short films that offer concise explanations of axles and hinges and also demonstrate methods of how to make structures stronger and waterproof.

Design Challenge

Six teams of children from schools around the country tackle some difficult design challenges, with help from three talented young engineers, in this series of short films.

The Dengineers

CBBC series where expert designers and builders create extraordinary children's dens, encountering design challenges along the way.

Secrets of our favourite dishes

Find out more about Britain's most popular food with this series of short films for schools.

Beyond Bionic

CBBC series where action-adventurer Andy Torbet explores the science behind some of nature’s most highly skilled animals and uses technology to try and compete with them.

The Bloodhound Adventure

Bang Goes the Theory's Dr Yan Wong sets pupils a series of challenges that explore the science behind this exciting project to build the fastest car in the world.

I Want to Design

In this series of short films the designers from CBBC's I Want My Own Room pass on their top tips and design know-how to provide children with ideas and inspiration to get creative.

You Too Can Be an Absolute Genius

Fran Scott meets brilliant young inventors from around the country and gets top tips on how to come up with a great invention.