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Garrett 4CD Tractor In 6 Inch Scale

This article has been written to guide the builder through the construction of the 6 inch scale Garrett 4CD tractor designed by Chris d’Alquen. The writer has previously built a 4 inch scale Garrett and a 6 inch scale Foden wagon so has the benefit of considerable experience in larger scale modelling. Most machining can be done in the average home workshop but the supplier from whom the castings and drawings are currently available is able to provide a machining service for the largest items if required.

Lathes And More For Beginners

The possibilities for use are endless!An example of work is a simple Tee-piece made from 3⁄8 inch diameter brass.

Brass, Steel And Fire

A Special Exhibition at the NRM

Muncaster's ‘Simple' Entablature Engine

Oil cups (fig 15) Start with some 6mm diameter brass, face off, reduce a length to 4mm and thread, (you can add a small undercut so that the flange pulls down tight onto the boss) and drill the hole.

Beam Compass

I made the locking rings (part 3) and the adjusting ring (part 8) from 1 inch diameter aluminium turned down to 22mm diameter for a length of at least 40mm to make all four rings.

The Elusive Wimshurst Machine

It eluded me for 80+ years and not many interesting things do - everybody should have at least one.

A New GWR Pannier

I think the next job on the Pannier Tank is to make the slide bars and cross heads (fig 15).

Simple Tweaks Can Light Up The World Of Science

Scientific cultural capital is like a candle, writes Beth Budden – and making small changes to the learning environment can help the subject to burn brightly for pupils who might otherwise struggle to see its relevance to their lives

Experiments In Human Behaviour

From locking students in a basement to encouraging violence towards an inflatable doll, social psychology studies have proven highly controversial – but they have uncovered important truths that teachers would do well to remember.

‘Sorry' Seems To Be The Hardest Word

Demanding an immediate apology from a student who has stepped out of line isn’t always the best approach to resolving classroom conflicts and, in some cases, could in fact be detrimental to future relationships, finds Grainne Hallahan

Don't Panda To Anyone – You're The Bee's Knees

With schools in the grip of a funding crisis, teachers need to gain public support in their fight for survival, writes Sarah Cunnane. Would you rather be seen as a panda, helplessly drifting towards extinction? Or a bee – a busy communicator essential for the future of humankind?

A Matter Of Fact?

When it comes to helping students develop their understanding of a subject, a thorough grounding in substantive knowledge – the ‘who?’, ‘what?’, ‘when?’ ‘where?’ and ‘how?’ – is a must. But they must also be taught to ask ‘why’ they are learning certain information. If not, we leave children ignorant of the ways in which ‘truth’ is established or refuted and, ultimately, vulnerable to fake news, argues Clare Sealy.

Is Nap Club A Dream Come True?

When students are agitated, a 20-minute snooze can help them to reset and re-engage with learning, research suggests. So, some US schools have set up sleep pods. Grainne Hallahan finds out more.

From Down The Toilet To Flushed With Success

A plumbing lecturer who found himself in his college’s worst-performing department decided to fix the problem by making coursework more relevant to students’ lives and giving them greater control over their own learning, finds Sarah Simons.

Why We Ripped Up The Curriculum Rule Book

For students with SEND, having to study for exams in maths, English and ICT can be a struggle that often ends in failure. Kate Parker meets a teacher who decided to ditch the usual subjects in favour of skills these young people might find useful as they transition to adulthood

Put The Science Behind Meetings On The Agenda

It’s easy to get bogged down in endless staff gatherings that serve little purpose, but there are proven ways to make them more efficient and worthwhile – and teachers already have all the skills to put them in place

Oracy

Research shows that teaching children how to talk effectively can have a profound effect on learning outcomes, yet many schools aren’t giving oracy skills the attention they deserve

Don't Put The Blinkers On Animal Cruelty

Teachers often keep quiet if they become aware of a student hurting a pet for fear that reporting it will lead to the child being labelled a psychopath. But the reasons for this behaviour are far more varied and could actually signal that such children are themselves in danger.

Tes Focus On… High-stakes Testing

When teachers and schools are under intense pressure to get results, how can we know if a jump in attainment represents a real leap in learning? Daniel Koretz warns IrenaBarker that the more we tie assessments to accountability, the less reliable they become

Training Up Teenagers For The Online Battleground

Frauds and fakes have been around since the beginning of time. But, in a digital age, they are tougher to spot – and it is much easier for scams and hoaxes to proliferate. Being a teenager today is arguably harder than ever before because of this, says former school leader Tony Little, who argues that critical-thinking skills are the most important thing we can teach our young people as they navigate the information super-highway

The (Learning) Element Of Surpr!se

From sparks and whizzbangs in the chemistry lab to the class novel’s unexpected plot twist, confounding students’ expectations taps into the system by which we educate ourselves about life, by activating the brain reward system. So what’s not to like about ‘prediction error’? Chris Parr explores the latest concept looking to gain a foothold in how children are taught

Dreaming For A Living

While the AI revolution will transform employment, jobs that require innovative thinking will be protected, argues design lecturer Helena Good. She explains how her college is fostering students’ creative skills – and working to close the FE-school divide

As Music GCSE Fades Out, It's Time To Lift The Tempo

Turntable tuition can engage pupils alienated by more traditional forms of musical instruction, finds Dave Jenkins – so should more teachers be embracing electronic dance music in their classrooms, at a time when the genre’s popularity is soaring?

‘What's For You Won't Pass You By' – So Don't Dwell On A No

There was a joke for a while among my friends that I had some kind of magic interview power – every job I went for, I got. I don’t say it to be arrogant, I say it to draw attention to how to cope and move forward when that so-called magic dwindles and another candidate impresses more than you.

Life's A Beach In Early Years

If you were to ask me what my most favorite outdoor play resource is, I would say sand. Every time.

Forget Your Troubles, Come On – Get Appy…

A teacher’s job shouldn’t be stressful. Great holidays, rewarding, well paid. And yet it is stressful. Really stressful.

Do We Need A Bit More Devolved Thinking On Careers Advice?

The Mayor of London has said that he wants employers to be involved in the design of post-16 courses.

Building A Revision And-Recall Culture

Getting students to revise well isn’t the easiest of tasks.

An Expert Look At… ...Ofsted And Behaviour Management

Every week, one of the Tes team will take a look at one of their specialist topics and offer their unique insight. This week: Ofsted wants to find out more about what works in managing pupil behavior. But will its findings prove controversial? John Roberts takes a look.

1 In 7 Colleges Could Depend On ‘Goodwill'

One in seven colleges is in such financial difficulty that it is likely to be “dependent on the goodwill of others, with a significant risk of not being able to meet current obligations”, Tes analysis shows.