The Nuffield Foundation
Listed below are various websites which can give you much background information on Product Design/Resistant Materials.
Study principles of mechanism and movement - from linear motion to oscillation. Mechanisms covered include levers, wheels and gears.
http://www.flying-pig.co.uk/mechanisms/index.html
How Stuff Works is a huge and fascinating resource: look inside a combination lock, see animated gears and much, much more.
http://www.howstuffworks.com/
A range of resourses and project ideas for all key stages. At key stage 3 and 4 the projects provide a simple introduction to sophisticated aspects of electronics or mechanical design work in schools.
http://www.tep.org.uk/index2.html
Site for students studying resistant materials. Quick Questions section along with summary notes and gallery.
http://www.digitalbrain.com/digitalbrain/web/subjects/2.%20secondary/ks4desrm/?verb=view
RJH Morrisflex through its parent companies has been involved in the manufacture of grinding, polishing, and linishing machines for over 50 years. The company produces a range of Educational Machines and has a suite of materials to use with them available from the School Projects section of the company website.
http://www.rjheng.co.uk/
Last updated: 9 February 2007