Archive for November, 2011
Green Myths And Eco Products
Trying to live green and eco friendly can be really difficult, especially with so many conflicting messages on environmental issues. Many people are left confounded by decrees from some environmental groups suggesting that nearly every aspect of our lives could be environmentally damaging, but many of these claims are either misguided, have not scientific background or are just plain wrong.
Many of these arguments can also be quite damaging to the environmental movement in general as people can be often put off getting involved, buy eco friendly products or attempting to live in a greener way because they believe it requires extreme sacrifices or a lot of hard work.
Tags: eco products, environmental damage, environmental solution, growing vegetables, intensive farming
Why Design and Technology teachers are top of their game
Design and Technology, as many teachers would agree, is one of the most interesting, vibrant and rewarding subjects to teach at school. By its very nature, teachers and students alike are taken on a continual journey through the fascinations of today’s industry to a peek filled with anticipation of the technologies of tomorrow.
From topics like product development, manufacturing and food technology, to the excitement of space and time travel, unlike many conventional subjects, Design and Technology is one which requires the utmost charisma from the most dynamic of teachers. A wide array of subjects is covered in one and teachers are undoubtedly kept on their toes, keeping up with new advances in technologies which inevitably bring constant changes to the curriculum. The rewards in return, do, for certain, outweigh the hard work, however. Never ending opportunities for teachers to share their enthusiasm and utilise their creativity to the max brings no shortage of enthralling experiences for students, who are only too keen to learn.
Tags: conventional subjects, design and technology, fascinations, rapid progression, technology teachers