ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS: THE FUTURE OF FARMING
This resource will enable students to explore how design and engineering can be applied to farming. Students will learn about the farming industry, how food is grown, harvested and produced, as well as the environmental impact of farming.
This resource has been designed to complement the Science, Design and Technology (D&T) and Geography curriculums at Key Stages 1 and 2.
BRINGING AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING TO LIFE
WHAT'S IN THE BOX?
In combination with the lesson plans, posters and videos, there is also an additional resource box to complement Lesson 05: Grow your own strawberry crop. This box gives students access to equipment to grow their own crops, allowing them to understand how food is grown, harvested, monitored and improved through engineering principles. Please email info@jamesdysonfoundation.com if you are interested in recieving one of these boxes.
IN THE BOX
TWO PLANTING TRAYS AND TROUGHS
ONE BOTTLE OF PLANT FOOD
ONE WATER DOSAGE SYSTEM
ONE REFRACTOMETER
TWO LED LIGHTING RIGS
EIGHT MINI TROWELS
FOUR BAGS OF COIR
FOUR INFORMATIVE POSTERS
ONE TEACHER'S PACK
TEACHER'S PACK
FULLY SUPPORTED LESSON PLANS
This pack contains six lesson plans and supporting worksheets. It also contains summary information for you, the teacher, explaining how the lessons relate to engineering principles across the Dyson Farms.
VIDEOS
HEAR FROM OUR FARMING EXPERTS
Learn more about the Dyson Farms and how Dyson engineers support with advancing traditional farming practices.
Dyson Farming is a large-scale farming business which focuses on sustainability and technology-led innovation. Dyson engineers support Dyson Farming by advancing traditional farming practices, ensuring they can be more effective, efficient and sustainable.
POSTERS
ADD SOME COLOUR TO YOUR CLASSROOM
These informative posters can be used to support the lessons in this pack.