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NRICH topics: Cross-curricular contexts Design technology

Resources tagged with: Design technology

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There are 9 NRICH Mathematical resources connected to Design technology, you may find related items under Cross-curricular contexts.

Broad Topics > Cross-curricular contexts > Design technology

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
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
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

Stadium Sightline

How would you design the tiering of seats in a stadium so that all spectators have a good view?

Age 14 to 18
Challenge Level Yellow star
Article Primary curriculum Secondary curriculum

Truth Tables and Electronic Circuits

Investigate circuits and record your findings in this simple introduction to truth tables and logic.

Age 11 to 18
Article Primary curriculum Secondary curriculum

Logic, Truth Tables and Switching Circuits Challenge

Learn about the link between logical arguments and electronic circuits. Investigate the logical connectives by making and testing your own circuits and fill in the blanks in truth tables to record your findings.

Age 11 to 18
Article Primary curriculum Secondary curriculum

Elastic Maths

How do you write a computer program that creates the illusion of stretching elastic bands between pegs of a Geoboard? The answer contains some surprising mathematics.

Age 14 to 18
Article Primary curriculum Secondary curriculum

Logic

What does logic mean to us and is that different to mathematical logic? We will explore these questions in this article.

Age 7 to 14

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