A good grasp of literacy is an important tool for communicating ideas and practices in the Design and Technology subject area. This title has been written to assist Design and Technology teachers to teach and reinforce the correct use of terminology and vocabulary in their classroom. The units can be used to prepare junior students for study in senior years and to contribute to their current learning. They can also be used to support senior students who lack familiarity whih the metalanguage of Design and Technology. 

EAch unit of work is self-contained although students may require a dictionary or additional materials such as pencils for some activities. Answers are provided to make marking quick and easy.

Topics include:

• The design process
• Types of products
• Types of materials
• Market research and the target market
• Conducting trials and tests
• Generating creative ideas
• Evaluating designs and products