D&T
Thank you for using the BIG LIGHT PROJECT for your design and technology students.
Here are the teacher notes, activity sheets and interactive resources are to help you in the classroom. You can download each lesson below individually or as a complete project here.
I hope you enjoy using them, and don’t forget to let me know what you think using my online feedback form!
Lesson 1: Light fantastic with interactive content
The difference between the old and new light bulb
Lesson 2: Get Static!
How surface electricity is formed and what happens when it does.
Lesson 3: Crating technique
Learning how to use the crating technique
Lesson 4: Spotlight on the future
Using crating to create a futuristic torch
Lesson 5: Theatre of light with interactive content
How theatre lighting differs from domestic lighting
Lesson 6 & 7: Setting the stage
Create a theatre set with lighting plans
Lesson 8: Into the Dragon's Den
Pitch the theatre set to the Dragon's...or the class
Lesson 9 & 10: Create an Eco T-shirt
Hands on activity to promote energy-saving
Download the curriuclum mapping for the above lessons and the accompanying project poster.
The history of light
Use the link to show your class the amazing history of light. The light timeline takes you from the very beginning of light, right up to modern day energy saving light bulbs. Designed so you and your students can flick through each era at your own pace. History of light timeline
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