Sustainability Matters in Design and Technology

Sustainability Matters in design and Technology is an essential resource for any department delivering the new GCSE specifications from 2009.

The pack contains a CD-ROM with six presentations covering Electronics, Food Technology, Graphics, Product Design, Systems & Control and Textile Design.

Each material are includes linked teachers' notes and photocopiable sheets for students on the topics of:

* Inspirational products and designers
* The four dimensions of Sustainable Design: Economic, Environmental, Cultural and Social Impacts
* Product life cycle analysis
* Six Rs definitions: Refuse, Rethink, Recycle, Repair, Reuse, Reduce.

The pack also includes a set of 12 postcards, each focusing on a different designer, to support students' website research and understanding of how designers use the six Rs to develop inspirational products.

Cost £11.95 +P&P

'The pack is well laid-out and easy to work through, with plenty of tips and guidance for teachers. There is also lots of inspiration for students to do independent research and think critically about sustainable design.' Reviewed by Global dimension

To order your CD pack call 01926 634501 or order online to get a 10% discount.

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