Young Engineers Club

Hi Young Engineers
Thought you might like to see this if you didnt catch the Herald this week.  Keep checking the blog for a date for the next session.  Have a great Christmas.
Mr Waite

Happy Christmas

On Behalf of myself and the whole Design & Technology Department have a wonderful and safe Christmas Break.  See you all when you get back !

Mr Waite

Final Electronic session before Christmas

Hi there all you young Electronic Engineers.

The final electronics session before Christmas will be this Wednesday (14th) from 3.14 - 4.20

See you all there.

Mr Waite

Year 7 Sorter Project - Intro to Google sketchup Homework

Hi Year 7s
As part of your learning on this project you will be using CAD.  CAD stands for Computer Aided Design.  You have been introduced to the Google Sketchup software in class.  It is a free download but please ask permission before download.

First Task
Go onto my YouTube channel and watch the introductory video on how to produce the drawing.  The link is
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NN_lK7wD8eE

It will look like this.  Watch the video

Task 2
Watch my second YouTube video explaining how to present your work.  The link is
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3VZp7fPO8zg

It will look like this

Task 3
Complete your Google sketchup drawing of the sorter and present on 1 sheet of A4 ready for handing in.  Print out and hand in.


Any problems please come and see me.
Mr Waite

8X3 Produce superb Memphis clocks

I was over the moon with the results of 8X3's Memphis clock project.  We had some superb designs, really encompassing the Memphis style.  I was also glad and relieved at the absence of Nike ticks, Apple logos and Playboy Bunnies.  


Well done everyone !!!!!!!


Here are a selection of results

Electronics Club Next Session

Hi Everyone


Electronics club will be next Wednesday  7th December 3.15 - 4.20.  In the mean time if you want to come in at lunch times (not Tuesday or Thursday) to continue with your Christmas tree then feel free.


Mr Waite

D&T - Extra Curricular Clubs

Hi All

Just to remind you of our exciting extra Curricular D&T clubs

Young Engineers Club

Our first project is to strip down and rebuild a Sinclair C5.  We will be analying it's design and hopefully restoring it to full working order.  Then we will be having some fun riding in it.  We'll also be stripping down and driving a motor Go Kart.

Year 7 Electronics Club

We are currently soldering an electronic flashing Christmas tree.  Very topical.  If you want to come along please come and see me at break time or lunch time.

Our Wednesday session this week is rearranged for next Wednesday

Watch this space !
Mr Waite

9Y1 - MP3 Amp - Amazing results

A big congratulations to 9Y1 who have all produced amazing MP3 Amps.  We had a 100% success rate and everyone should be very proud at the results.  They were all amazing but here is a selection of just a few.  Well done everyone !!

Welcome to my D&T Blog Spot

Hi

This blog area has been created to help with our learning of D&T at Eggars School.  D&T is one of the most exciting subjects on the Curriculum.  Not only do you get to design and make but you will also gain valuable life skills.  I feel passionate about this amazing subject and I hope that you will keep up to date with what's happening in the department by logging on regularly.  I would also gratefully receive any advice about how you think it could be improved.

This blog area will be updated regularly.  It will :

• Keep you informed of what's happening in the D&T department (both curricular and extra curricular).
• Show you some amazing examples of work as it is created by our pupils.
• Inform you of latest homeworks and assignments.

Until the next post then

Mr Waite