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NRICH topics: Cross-curricular contexts Design

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There are 16 NRICH Mathematical resources connected to Design, you may find related items under Cross-curricular contexts.

Broad Topics > Cross-curricular contexts > Design

Problem Primary curriculum Secondary curriculum

Flower Power

Create a symmetrical fabric design based on a flower motif - and realise it in Logo.

Age 11 to 16
Challenge Level Yellow star
Problem Primary curriculum Secondary curriculum

Gym Bag

Can Jo make a gym bag for her trainers from the piece of fabric she has?

Age 11 to 16
Challenge Level Yellow starYellow star
Problem Primary curriculum Secondary curriculum

Isometric Drawing

Explore the properties of isometric drawings.

Age 11 to 14
Challenge Level Yellow star
Problem Primary curriculum Secondary curriculum

Oblique Projection

Explore the properties of oblique projection.

Age 11 to 14
Challenge Level Yellow star
Problem Primary curriculum Secondary curriculum

Perspective Drawing

Explore the properties of perspective drawing.

Age 11 to 16
Challenge Level Yellow starYellow star
Article Primary curriculum Secondary curriculum

3D Drawing

The design technology curriculum requires students to be able to represent 3-dimensional objects on paper. This article introduces some of the mathematical ideas which underlie such methods.

Age 11 to 16
Problem Primary curriculum Secondary curriculum

Making Moiré Patterns

Moiré patterns are intriguing interference patterns. Create your own beautiful examples using LOGO!

Age 11 to 18
Challenge Level Yellow star
Problem Primary curriculum Secondary curriculum

Witch's Hat

What shapes should Elly cut out to make a witch's hat? How can she make a taller hat?

Age 11 to 16
Challenge Level Yellow star
Project Primary curriculum Secondary curriculum

Make Your Own Pencil Case

What shape would fit your pens and pencils best? How can you make it?

Age 11 to 14
Challenge Level Yellow star
Project Primary curriculum Secondary curriculum

Flip Your Mat!

What shape and size of drinks mat is best for flipping and catching?

Age 7 to 14
Challenge Level Yellow star
Problem Primary curriculum Secondary curriculum

Designing Table Mats

Formulate and investigate a simple mathematical model for the design of a table mat.

Age 11 to 16
Challenge Level Yellow star
Problem Primary curriculum Secondary curriculum

stemNRICH Picture of the Month

Age 11 to 18
Challenge Level Yellow star
Article Primary curriculum Secondary curriculum

Programming: Moiré Patterns

We need computer programmers! Logo is a great entry-level programming language - and you can create stunning graphics while you learn.

Age 11 to 16
Problem Primary curriculum Secondary curriculum

The Olympic LOGO

Can you use LOGO to draw a logo?

Age 16 to 18
ShortChallenge Level Yellow star
Problem Primary curriculum Secondary curriculum

Tiles in a Public Building

What is the same and what is different about these tiling patterns and how do they contribute to the floor as a whole?

Age 7 to 11
Challenge Level Yellow star
Article Primary curriculum Secondary curriculum

Mathematical Patchwork

Jenny Murray describes the mathematical processes behind making patchwork in this article for students.

Age 7 to 14

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