Guillotines used for cutting sheet metal. Notchers or nibblers for both metals and plastics. Folding machines used to bend sheet metal. Rolling machines used to roll sheet metal and wires and universal machines which combine cutting, folding and rolling operations.

Many schools do a lamp project, the construction of the shade using HDPE by recycling milk bottle tops can create some attractive and thought provoking outcomes.

Working at personal computers and laptops. Video-editing, image manipulation and developing presentations. Delivering presentations using data projectors, visualisers, overhead projectors, interactive whiteboards, etc.

This guide goes through the things that should be considered before embarking on a gardening activity with pupils. It is part of a suite of documents which should be used when planning this type of programme.