Engineering box
Design, from The inside out
The Engineering Box is a free resource that unpacks Dyson technology, harnessing young people's curiosity for how things work.
Ideal for secondary schools, students take apart a Dyson machine, identifying design clues, to understand the engineering thinking behind how – and why – it works. It's ideally suited to Key Stages 3, 4 and 5, but can be adapted for any classroom.
What's in the box?
Design engineering, uncovered
The Engineering Box includes a Dyson DC39 vacuum cleaner, Carbon Fibre Turbine Heads and Tangle-free Turbine 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
Dyson DC39 vacuum cleaner
seven Carbon Fibre Turbine Heads
15 Tangle-free Turbine Tools
23 Torx, 15 Phillips, seven Flathead screwdrivers
Informative posters for your classroom
Drawing of posters
Teacher’s pack and USB containing supporting videos
Once they've got to grips with Dyson technology, students will understand the design process from the inside out, and they'll be ready to develop 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 at Dyson.
Videos
Guided disassembly
The videos provided with the pack (on the USB) include interviews with the Dyson engineers involved in the design of the DC39 vacuum cleaner. Students will learn about the breadth of engineering disciplines, find out the role each engineer has to play, how they got into engineering, and what their role is day-to-day.
Also included in the pack are guides to help with taking apart the Dyson vacuum cleaner and its accessories – as well as putting them back together.
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"The Engineering Box is the perfect tool for my students to understand the purpose of design briefs, product analysis and creating specifications."
Secondary School Teacher
Posters
Add some colour to your classroom
Use these informative posters to support your lessons.
