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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wheel

a circular disc, which may be fixed to a shaft so that it rotates at the same speed as the shaft, or fitted onto a shaft so that it can spin while the shaft, remains stationary. The surface of a wheel where it touches the ground can be covered with materials to improve grip.

whole class session

a teaching session in which the teacher addresses the whole class. These should always include an interactive element to draw in all pupils. Most Nuffield activities suggest question sets to help you involve pupils and tease out responses useful in achieving the aims of the lesson - look for the special whole class icon.

wire stripper

a tool for removing the insulation on electrical wiring

working drawing

plans which show how a product may be made