There are 30 NRICH Mathematical resources connected to STEM - design technology, you may find related items under Cross-curricular contexts.
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Where should runners start the 200m race so that they have all run the same distance by the finish?
Create a symmetrical fabric design based on a flower motif - and realise it in Logo.
Design and construct a prototype intercooler which will satisfy agreed quality control constraints.
Build a scaffold out of drinking-straws to support a cup of water
Can Jo make a gym bag for her trainers from the piece of fabric she has?
Is it cheaper to cook a meal from scratch or to buy a ready meal? What difference does the number of people you're cooking for make?
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.
Moiré patterns are intriguing interference patterns. Create your own beautiful examples using LOGO!
What shapes should Elly cut out to make a witch's hat? How can she make a taller hat?
What shape would fit your pens and pencils best? How can you make it?
What shape and size of drinks mat is best for flipping and catching?
Formulate and investigate a simple mathematical model for the design of a table mat.
A simple robot to make, plus robots in everyday life to investigate.
Many natural systems appear to be in equilibrium until suddenly a critical point is reached, setting up a mudslide or an avalanche or an earthquake. In this project, students will use a simple simulation game to investigate the properties of such systems.
My recipe is for 12 cakes - how do I change it if I want to make a different number of cakes?
If Tom wants to learn to cook his favourite supper, he needs to make a schedule so that everything is ready at the same time.
Creating a schedule to cook a meal consisting of two different recipes, plus rice.
If I don't have the size of cake tin specified in my recipe, will the size I do have be OK?
Could nanotechnology be used to see if an artery is blocked? Or is this just science fiction?
Can you make a new type of fair die with 14 faces by shaving the corners off a cube?
This is the technology section of stemNRICH - Core.
Is it really greener to go on the bus, or to buy local?
engNRICH is the area of the stemNRICH Advanced site devoted to the mathematics underlying the study of engineering