Following the successful use of Science Top Trumps, Design & Technology are attempting to go one better!!! D/T have modified the Top Trump and now believe it will support students when planning, selecting tools and equipment and using tools safely.
Staff in TVAs Design & Technology department were searching for an answer to the dilema of ‘constructive forward planning’ in KS3 and desperately wanted to develop independent thinking and decision making, prior to making three dimensional outcomes. An observation of an outstanding Science lesson by Emily Player (D/T GTP teacher), inspired initial discussions………….the rest is history! The top trump cards have been developed over 6 months and are now a permanent fixture in three workshops.
The new design includes 32 Top Trump cards and an a acrylic stand are available at:
ThevoyageracademyShared/technology/designtechnology/toptrumpfinals.
To date trials of the DT top Trumps are still on going and every member of the team will be equipped by Christmas. Trials are focussing on KS3 but Year 10s have found them extremely useful when planning the manufacture of their Memphis inspired candlesticks.
Watch this space and place your orders through Emily Player and Tim Mardle.