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By means of effective clear graphics and high quality visual presentation, Designing and Making introduces younger pupils to a creative design course in design and technology. Information sections, coupled with project material and examples from industry, develop the thinking and planning skills which lead to good design.

Designing and Making stimulates both pupils and teachers and promotes an understanding of the design process demonstrating that there are different ways to achieve successful results.

Aimed at Key Stage 3 pupils ( 11 to 14 ), yet also of use with Key Stage 4 GCSE and post-16, the book is divided into these sections :-

Design and Technology, Design Process, Resources, Graphics for design,
Project 1 - Pen Keeper, Project 2 - Maze Game, Project 3 - Wind-driven vehicle,
Project 4 - Fun Board, Project 5 - Light-barrier puzzle, Project 6 - Slotted structure,
Electronics, Computers, Energy, Mechanisms, Structures, Pneumatics, Beginning to Make, Safety.

Example summary from pages and illustrations

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