Learning path
The thread through the subject
All topics in four strands. The arrows show what you need to know first and what comes next.
Move over a topic with your mouse or the Tab key: the arrows into it and out of it light up.
Design and make
- The technical processYear 5 to the first stage of secondary schoolNothing needed first
- Technical drawingFirst stage of secondary schoolNeeds first: The technical process
- Measuring and tolerancesFirst stage of secondary schoolNeeds first: Technical drawing
- Working safelyWith Kaft PlusYear 5 to the first stage of secondary schoolNeeds first: The technical process
Forces and mechanisms
- LeversWith Kaft PlusYear 5 to the first stage of secondary schoolNothing needed first
- Pulleys and tacklesWith Kaft PlusFirst stage of secondary schoolNeeds first: Levers
- Gears and drivesWith Kaft PlusYear 5 to the first stage of secondary schoolNeeds first: Pulleys and tackles
- Simple machinesWith Kaft PlusFirst stage of secondary schoolNeeds first: Levers
- StructuresWith Kaft PlusYear 5 to the first stage of secondary schoolNeeds first: Simple machines
Energy and electricity
- Electric circuitsWith Kaft PlusFirst stage of secondary schoolNothing needed first
- Sensors and controlWith Kaft PlusFirst stage of secondary schoolNeeds first: Electric circuits
- Energy in appliancesWith Kaft PlusFirst stage of secondary schoolNeeds first: Electric circuits
- Renewable energyWith Kaft PlusFirst stage of secondary schoolNeeds first: Energy in appliances
Materials and sustainability
- Materials and their propertiesWith Kaft PlusFirst stage of secondary schoolNothing needed first
- JointsWith Kaft PlusFirst stage of secondary schoolNeeds first: Measuring and tolerances, Working safely, Materials and their properties
- Technology at home: lock, tap and bicycleWith Kaft PlusFirst stage of secondary schoolNeeds first: Gears and drives, Joints
- The life cycle of a productWith Kaft PlusFirst stage of secondary schoolNeeds first: Materials and their properties, Renewable energy
Design and make
- The technical processNothing needed first
- Technical drawingNeeds first: The technical process
- Measuring and tolerancesNeeds first: Technical drawing
- Working safelyWith Kaft PlusNeeds first: The technical process
Forces and mechanisms
- LeversWith Kaft PlusNothing needed first
- Pulleys and tacklesWith Kaft PlusNeeds first: Levers
- Gears and drivesWith Kaft PlusNeeds first: Pulleys and tackles
- Simple machinesWith Kaft PlusNeeds first: Levers
- StructuresWith Kaft PlusNeeds first: Simple machines
Energy and electricity
- Electric circuitsWith Kaft PlusNothing needed first
- Sensors and controlWith Kaft PlusNeeds first: Electric circuits
- Energy in appliancesWith Kaft PlusNeeds first: Electric circuits
- Renewable energyWith Kaft PlusNeeds first: Energy in appliances
Materials and sustainability
- Materials and their propertiesWith Kaft PlusNothing needed first
- JointsWith Kaft PlusNeeds first: Measuring and tolerances, Working safely, Materials and their properties
- Technology at home: lock, tap and bicycleWith Kaft PlusNeeds first: Gears and drives, Joints
- The life cycle of a productWith Kaft PlusNeeds first: Materials and their properties, Renewable energy