Stuff that works

Project Ideas

The City Technology Project offers PROJECT IDEAS in several areas of DESIGN TECHNOLOGY. Some of these appeared first in our BOOKS while others result from the on-going work of teachers, students and our staff.

Packaging - from analyzing shopping bags to testing which design is best Mechanisms - from inputs and outputs to conservation of energy Mapping - from showing your own places to showing things that change Designing Environments - two mini projects based on common classroom problems Signs & Symbols - analyze symbols of danger then re-design them Fixing & Fastening - Tape - which is best and what is the best way to use it ?