Design and Technology
Humans have the capacity to solve problems using tools and materials, in conjunction with language: this has been the evolutionary drive that has distinguished our species from all others. Technology is the intentional use of made and found objects to answer the problem of human needs and wants.
Design and Technology is the study of our ability to reason creatively and use tools to seek:
Design and Technology is the study of our ability to reason creatively and use tools to seek:
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· Food solutions
· Clothing and bodily decoration solutions · Defence (and attack) solutions · Shelter solutions |
· Energy solution
· Information solutions · Entertainment solutions · Medical solutions |
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In TiLL's Design and Technology programme, children have the opportunity to learn about:
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· Simple Machines
· Mechanisms · Technology at Home · Transportation Technology · Food Technology |
· Textiles
· Resistant Materials · Graphic Products · Electronics · Systems and Control |
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