Amiria Gale High school Design and Technology students are often asked to construct a regular octagon. This article illustrates two methods: using a compass and straight edge when given a circle; drawing an octagon from a square; and how to construct an octagon with set squares when given one side. How to draw a regular octagon inside … Read more
Design and Technology students are often required to construct geometric shapes. While hexagons and octagons are relatively straightforward to draw, other regular geometric shapes are more complicated. This article contains as single method that can be used to construct any regular polygon, such as pentagons, heptagon, and nonagons. How to draw a regular n-sided polygon … Read more
This article provides illustrations and instructions to help students construct a hexagon using a compass and straight edge using a range of methods. How to draw a hexagon when given a circle (compass method) You can also use this method when you know the distance “across the corners,” (AC) as this distance will tell you … Read more
High school Design and Technology students are often required to have the technical drawing skill to construct basic geometric shapes. This article explains how to construct triangles using only a compass and straightedge (such as set square or ruler). How to construct a triangle when given three sides How to draw an equilateral triangle when … Read more
[understand the processes of vacuum forming and blow moulding to create blister packaging – IG]
[recognise and use non-permanent joining methods including slots, arrow-tabs and flaps recognise the use of reinforcing, fold-over locking flaps and lock rudder flaps used in packaging and display – IG] Note: Make sure if tabs and slots are required to hold something together that the tab would hold securely: Plastic push clips (snap rivets) [coming … Read more
Design & Technology students must demonstrate an awareness of the effect of various lettering styles, as well as different ways to apply this lettering to a page or within a logo design. Ways to vary typography Typography = the art of arranging type on a page Ways of applying lettering to a surface Learn more … Read more
High school Design and Technology students often need to know how to draw an ellipse using an accurate method. This article explains how to construct an ellipse using the concentric circle method, as well by use of a trammel. What is an ellipse? An ellipse is often described as a “stretched circle.” It is a … Read more
High school Design and Technology students often have to demonstrate a working knowledge of appropriate British Standards for technical drawings, including the guidelines for adding dimensioning to drawings and using recommended scales. This article helps students learn this material. What are the British Standards for Engineering Drawings? The British Standards for Engineering Drawings are a … Read more