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DESIGN, FROM THE INSIDE OUT

ENGINEERING BOX

The Engineering Box is a free resource that unpacks Dyson Technology, harnessing young people's curiosity for how things work.

This resource has been designed to support the Design and Technology (D&T) curriculum for both Key Stages 3 and 4. 



DESIGN ENGINEERING, UNCOVERED

WHAT'S IN THE BOX?

The Engineering Box includes a Dyson V12 Detect Slim Animal™ Vacuum, Tangle-free Turbine Heads, and Anti-tangle screw heads. Students take these apart, using the screwdrivers provided, to better understand how the technology works. The box also contains a comprehensive teacher's pack, lesson plans, videos and posters. Schools loan the box for four weeks, free of charge - with delivery and collection included.

IN THE BOX

V12 Detect Slim Animal™ vacuum cleaner

15 Anti-tangle screw heads

15 Tangle-free Turbine Tools

15 Phillips and 15 T8 screwdrivers

Informative posters for your classroom

Teacher’s pack

Once they've got to grips with Dyson Technology, students will understand the design process from the inside out, ready to design their own solutions to everyday problems. They will also learn about the diversity of engineering jobs, hearing the lowdown from real Dyson engineers. 

TEACHER'S PACK

FULLY-SUPPORTED LESSON PLANS

The teacher's pack contains eight lesson plans, worksheets and supporting information for the teacher, explaining how the lessons relate to design engineering to Dyson.

INTERNATIONAL VERSIONS

SOUTH EAST ASIA TEACHER'S PACK

Download a version of the Engineering Box Teacher's Pack that has been design for South East Asia secondary schools and High School Students.

WORKSHEETS

PRINTABLE LESSON MATERIALS

Download all the worksheets and certificates from the teacher's pack for easy copying and distribution amongst your class.

VIDEOS

SUPPORTING VIDEOS

The videos include interviews with a range of Dyson engineers who work in different areas of engineering. Students will learn about the breadth of engineering disciplines, find out more about the engineer's role, how they got into engineering, and what they do day-to-day. Also included are video guides to help with taking apart the Dyson vacuum cleaner accessories – as well as putting them back together.

"The Engineering Box is the perfect tool for my students to understand the purpose of design briefs, product analysis and creating specifications". 

Barbara Pearce, Secondary School Teacher



POSTERS

ADD SOME COLOUR TO YOUR CLASSROOM

Use these informative posters to support your lessons.

DOWNLOAD THE POSTER PACK

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