EDA D&T @EDADesignTech

Design & Technology Department at Erasmus Darwin Academy. Bringing you updates and celebrating the work within the department. Joined October 2022

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EDA D&T @EDADesignTech

a week ago

This week in Food Tech we talked about the impact of food shortage and what could be an alternative protein source. The answer insects!! Students got the chance (if they wanted) to try either crickets, mealworms, locusts. Well done to all those tried them! #weareEDA

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EDA D&T @EDADesignTech

4 months ago

As part of our Y7 curriculum, students have been working with metal. As part of this topic they have gained knowledge on the categories of metals, the designers Charles and Ray Eames, and the practical skills to work with metal! Our first batch of Eames Animals have been made!

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6 months ago

A couple of weeks ago, we had our Careers Day. On this day Year 8 were looking at STEM careers, with one session focussing on engineering. Students were tasked with designing a prosthetic arm for a client. Out of all the students, these were the top 3 designs. Some great ideas!!

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EDA D&T @EDADesignTech

6 months ago

Last week a group of Year 7 students were able to understand how mechanisms worked in a variety of automata’s at the MAD museum in Stratford-Upon-Avon. The students thoroughly enjoyed themselves and found the pieces fascinating! #learningoutsidetheclassroom #weareEDA

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F1 Academy @f1academy

7 months ago

This week, to celebrate this year’s International Women’s Day theme of #AccelerateAction, we’re highlighting the positive progress made for and by women in our paddock and beyond. 🔀 To kick us off, we’re showcasing just some of the women playing their part in shaping the…