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Create a royal portrait
Create a portrait of King Charles III using reused and recycled material
There is a long tradition of portraits of the reigning monarch being painted and displayed in the royal palaces. They are also seen on a daily basis, with the reigning monarch being portrayed on stamps and currency.
King Charles III is known for his commitment to environmental issues and passion for a greener world and this project also links into sustainability as the portrait will be made by using reused and recycled materials and develops knowledge and skills in Design & Technology, Maths and Art. This project allows schools to decide on materials and scale depending on resources and facilities.
The teacher will first explain what a portrait is and why kings and queens have them painted, drawn or photographed using examples from the presentation. The learners will then take some time to study their own faces using a mirror, looking closely at facial features and discussing which reused or recycled materials could be suitable for different features, colours and textures, thinking about how they can make a portrait. Learners will then design and make their royal portraits, with the option to scale up as a class to create a large-scale portrait at the end if desired.
This activity can be simplified (particularly for less able students) by providing a template with outlines of the head and main features to guide learners where to place materials.
As an extension students could add a background to the portrait and/or add additional features such as King Charles III name, the things he likes or an environmental message. Teachers could also fly a drone over the large scale portrait to get an image of it that can be shared with the school in an assembly or parent event.
Tools/resources required
Mirrors
Paper and card, A4 squared paper
Drawing instruments, such as pencils, colouring pencils, pens and rulers
Scissors
Glue sticks
Portrait template (optional, for differentiation)
A range of reused and recycled materials.
For extension activities: chalk or masking tape, a drone
Example portraits (if available)
The engineering context
All designers and engineers need to be able to produce ideas related to certain themes and follow a design brief. This ensures that the products they design will meet the needs of the end users, customers or clients.
Suggested learning outcomes
By the end of this free resource students will be able to design from a brief; gather suitable materials and explore how they might be used to create a collage portrait; and create a visual outcome using recycled and reused materials.
All activity sheets and supporting resources are free to download, and all the documents are fully editable, so you can tailor them to your students’ and your schools’ needs.
Please share your classroom learning highlights with us @IETeducation.
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Digital photography
Create your own digital art
Technology has helped to change the way we make art today. Learners can use this resource created with Archives of IT to find out how to take a good photo then create their own digital art using photos they have previously taken or that are available in school.
Activity info, teachers’ notes and curriculum links
In this activity learners will develop an understanding of some terms used in graphics and art, how to capture digital pictures, and how to edit digital images.
This activity could be used as a main lesson activity, to introduce the concept of digital art and increase understanding of the creative approaches of different artists. Alternatively, it could be used to introduce or reinforce how to use a digital camera and image processing software.
All activity sheets and supporting resources are free to download and are fully editable, so you can tailor them to your students’ and your schools’ needs.
And please do share your learning highlights and final creations with us on social media @IETeducation or send them via email to IETEducation@theiet.org to be featured in our online gallery.
Downloadable content
• Digital photography activity
• Digital photography presentation
Tools/resources required
Digital cameras (or tablets with integrated cameras)
Computers / laptops / tablets
Image manipulation software, such as Paint or Paintz.
The activity sheet includes teacher notes, guidance, useful web links, and links (where appropriate) to the national curriculum in each of the four devolved UK nations; England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales.
To view the videos, please visit the IET Education website
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Digital painting
Create a digital painting
Using IT to create art might seem like a very new idea, but actually it has been happening for many years! Using this resource created with Archives of IT learners can turn some famous artwork into digital art.
Activity info, teachers’ notes and curriculum links
In this activity learners will develop an understanding of Piet Mondrian’s abstract geometric art then use paint software to create their own art, inspired by Mondrian’s work.
This activity could be used as a main lesson activity, to introduce the concept of digital art and increase understanding of the creative approaches of different artists. Alternatively, it could be used to introduce or reinforce how to use software to create images.
All activity sheets and supporting resources are free to download and are fully editable, so you can tailor them to your students’ and your schools’ needs.
And please do share your learning highlights and final creations with us on social media @IETeducation or send them via email to IETEducation@theiet.org to be featured in our online gallery.
Downloadable content
• Digital painting activity
• Digital painting presentation
Tools/resources required
Computers / laptops / tablets
Paint image manipulation software
The activity sheet includes teacher notes, guidance, useful web links, and links (where appropriate) to the national curriculum in each of the four devolved UK nations; England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales.
To view the videos, please visit the IET Education website
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Animation: make moving pictures
Use technology to create animation
Learners can make their own thaumatrope in this engaging resource developed with assistance from Archives of IT.
Thaumatropes are one of the earliest forms of animations, first created in Paris in 1824 by John Ayrton. They work by creating an optical illusion of motion, as the drawings appear to blend into one another when spun.
Activity info, teachers’ notes and curriculum links
In this activity learners will develop an understanding of animation and produce two different forms of animation.
This activity could be used as a main lesson activity, to introduce the concept of digital art and increase understanding of methods of animation. Alternatively it could be used to introduce or reinforce graphics skills or, by selecting an appropriate topic to address as a class, to reinforce learning of a science topic.
All activity sheets and supporting resources are free to download and are fully editable, so you can tailor them to your students’ and your schools’ needs.
And please do share your learning highlights and final creations with us on social media @IETeducation or send them via email to IETEducation@theiet.org to be featured in our online gallery.
Downloadable content
• Animation activity
• Animation presentation
• Animation storyboard handout
• Animation thaumatrope handout
Tools/resources required
Paper and colouring implements
Scissors
Straws or craft sticks
Glue sticks
Laptop / tablet with access to appropriate stop motion software.
Modelling clay or plastic construction bricks (optional, for extension activity)
Digital cameras or image capture equipment (optional, for extension activity)
The activity sheet includes teacher notes, guidance, useful web links, and links (where appropriate) to the national curriculum in each of the four devolved UK nations; England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales.
MP4 videos can be viewed on the IET education website
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Write in hieroglyphics
Learn about ancient Egypt and discover how to write your name in hieroglyphics
In this fun and engaging activity for kids, students will learn about ancient Egyptian writing systems. Students will understand what hieroglyphics are and how they were used in ancient Egypt. They will then learn how to write their name in hieroglyphics. Resources and activity sheets are included to provide support for teachers.
Activity info, teachers’ notes and curriculum links
In this activity learners will discover how to write in hieroglyphics. This could be used as a main lesson activity, to teach learners about the works of the ancient Egyptians contributing to learning in D&T, Art and History.
All activity sheets and supporting resources are free to download and are fully editable, so you can tailor them to your students’ and your schools’ needs.
And please do share your learning highlights and final creations with us on social media @IETeducation or send them via email to IETEducation@theiet.org to be featured in our online gallery.
Downloadable content
Write in hieroglyphics activity
Write in hieroglyphics presentation
Write in hieroglyphics handout
Tools/resources required
Paper
Pens/pencils
The activity sheet includes teacher notes, guidance, useful web links, and links (where appropriate) to the national curriculum in each of the four devolved UK nations; England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales.
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Make papyrus
**In this activity for kids, students will make simulated papyrus from paper. **
Students will learn how papyrus was created in ancient Egypt. They will then create papyrus using a weaving technique and natural glue like the one used by the ancient Egyptians. Resources and activity sheets are supplied to support teachers.
Activity info, teachers’ notes and curriculum links
In this activity learners will discover the one method of making papyrus and how it was made in Ancient Egyptian times. They will know how to create the paper using a weaving technique, using a natural glue similar to that created by the reeds.
All activity sheets and supporting resources are free to download and are fully editable, so you can tailor them to your students’ and your schools’ needs.
And please do share your learning highlights and final creations with us on social media @IETeducation or send them via email to IETEducation@theiet.org to be featured in our online gallery.
Downloadable content
Make papyrus activity
Make papyrus presentation
Tools/resources required
Per learner:
1 sheet of A3 paper (or 2 of A4)
4 strips of masking tape
1 Cup of sugar
2 Cups of water
Scissors
Tape
Large bowl
Rolling pin
Aluminium foil or wax paper
The activity sheet includes teacher notes, guidance, useful web links, and links (where appropriate) to the national curriculum in each of the four devolved UK nations; England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales.
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Make an Egyptian bracelet
Learn about ancient Egypt and discover how to make a bracelet inspired by ancient Egyptian jewellery
This activity for kids will teach students how to make a bracelet inspired by ancient Egyptian jewellery. This activity will encourage students’ creativity and teach them historical facts about ancient Egypt. Resources and activity sheets are provided to help teachers support their students.
Activity info, teachers’ notes and curriculum links
In this activity learners will make an example of a bracelet inspired by ancient Egyptian jewellery from easily sourced materials. There are related activities that involve making an alternative form of bracelet and necklaces.
All activity sheets and supporting resources are free to download and are fully editable, so you can tailor them to your students’ and your schools’ needs.
And please do share your learning highlights and final creations with us on social media @IETeducation or send them via email to IETEducation@theiet.org to be featured in our online gallery.
Downloadable content
Make an Egyptian bracelet activity
Make an Egyptian bracelet presentation
Tools/resources required
Carboard tube
Paint & brush
Gold paint
Braid
String
Scissors
Items for decoration
The activity sheet includes teacher notes, guidance, useful web links, and links (where appropriate) to the national curriculum in each of the four devolved UK nations; England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales.
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Make an Egyptian pasta necklace
Learn how to use pasta to make an item of jewellery inspired by the ancient Egyptians
This activity for kids will teach students how to make an item of jewellery out of pasta inspired by ancient Egyptian jewellery. This activity will encourage students to design and create, as well as teach them historical facts about ancient Egypt. Resources are provided for teachers to help their students.
Activity info, teachers’ notes and curriculum links
In this activity learners will make an example of a necklace inspired by ancient Egyptian jewellery from easily sourced materials. There are related activities that involve making an alternative form of necklace and bracelets.
All activity sheets and supporting resources are free to download and are fully editable, so you can tailor them to your students’ and your schools’ needs.
And please do share your learning highlights and final creations with us on social media @IETeducation or send them via email to IETEducation@theiet.org to be featured in our online gallery.
Downloadable content
Make an Egyptian pasta necklace activity
Make an Egyptian pasta necklace presentation
Tools/resources required
Pasta tubes (e.g. Penne)
Ribbon
Paint & brush
Pom poms & sequins
Paperclip
Scissors
The activity sheet includes teacher notes, guidance, useful web links, and links (where appropriate) to the national curriculum in each of the four devolved UK nations; England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales.
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Make an Egyptian necklace
**Discover how to make a necklace inspired by ancient Egyptian jewellery **
In this activity for kids, students will learn how to make an item of jewellery inspired by ancient Egyptian jewellery. This activity will teach students historical facts about ancient Egypt and encourage them to design and create. Resources are provided for teachers to help students make a necklace inspired by the jewellery of the ancient Egyptians.
Activity info, teachers’ notes and curriculum links
In this activity learners will make an example of a necklace inspired by ancient Egyptian jewellery from easily sourced materials. There are related activities that involve making an alternative form of necklace and bracelets.
All activity sheets and supporting resources are free to download and are fully editable, so you can tailor them to your students’ and your schools’ needs.
And please do share your learning highlights and final creations with us on social media @IETeducation or send them via email to IETEducation@theiet.org to be featured in our online gallery.
Downloadable content
• Make an Egyptian necklace activity
• Make an Egyptian necklace presentation
Tools/resources required
Metallic card
Kitchen roll/toilet roll tube x3
Gold/silver/bronze paint
PVA Glue/glue dots
Scissors
Rope/cord pre-cut into three lengths
The activity sheet includes teacher notes, guidance, useful web links, and links (where appropriate) to the national curriculum in each of the four devolved UK nations; England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales.