Glossary

This glossary is based on the terms you will find in the National Curriculum Orders for Design & Technology or Information Technology in the Nuffield Primary D&T materials or in a range of other currently available texts / catalogues / websites.

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hardness

that property of a material concerned with how difficult it is to scratch. A hard material is difficult to scratch; a soft material is easy to scratch

health and safety

the activities carried out in your classroom must meet health and safety requirements. You can ensure that this is the case by carrying out risk assessments and organising the activities so that all risks are controlled.

hole punch

a device for making small circular holes in paper and thin card. Some produce two holes so that paper or card can then be kept in ring binders. Others produce a single hole. See also paper drill

hydraulic

operated by liquid under pressure

hygiene

the principles of maintaining health through cleanliness

hygienic

working in a clean and therefore healthy way. See also food hygiene