This is a 12 page support booklet guides students through the first 6 sheets of the GCSE D&T NEA. Using this booklet enables students to prepare for each sheet of section AO1 of the Coursework folio. I find this is very useful to ensure that students are adequately pre-prepared before they access computers especially if computer access is limited. These booklets can be also used to support home learning and preparation for completing NEA sheets. There is also a checklist for sheets 1-6. I have also added an additional blank front sheet if you would like to add your own instructions.

A level Product Design Modeling and Prototyping Exam Type questions These sheets is about modeling and prototyping. This resource consists of three A3 sheets , with two exam type questions and two sheets of very comprehensive mark schemes which relate to the two questions. These are exam type questions that relate to designers and how they communicate their ideas to stakeholders such as clients. Although the two questions on this sheet paper similar at first glance they both require completely different answers. students can answer questions and use the mark schemes to mark and amend their answers.

This resource consists of three A3 sheets for GCSE Design and Technology or Product Design. One sheet has two GCSE exam type questions that relate to environmental impact and consumer choice. the two other sheets are full mark schemes for the two questions This type of questions may feature in papers because these issues are currently very topical . Q2 also relates to the properties of two materials (Bamboo and polypropylene ), It is possible that these type of questions may feature in future exams. The questions also relate to more sustainable products offered by high street retailers. the clip offers a walk though with a clear point that students can stop the clip and answer the question which can be useful for Independent revision.

This resource consists of three A3 sheets for A level Product Design One sheet has two A level Product design type questions that relate to environmental impact and consumer choice. the two other sheets are full mark schemes for the two questions This type of questions may feature in papers because these issues are currently very topical . Q2 also relates to the properties of two materials (Bamboo and polypropylene ), It is possible that these type of questions may feature in both Product Design exams. The questions also relate to more sustainable products offered by high street retailers.

Two A3 product disassembly Help sheets for A Level Product Design. These are intended to be used to support practical disassembly of existing products. These might be used as part of a product design lesson or to direct students who are completing their NEA ``practical investigations’ ’ these sheets would enable such students to maximise the marks avalble in section A of the NEA coursework.

Designers and Design Movements - Philippe Starck Analysis of two of Philippe Starck’s designs An A3 poster which takes a look at two examples of what could be considered postmodern design, by designer Philippe Starck. The two products featured are the Juicy Salif Lemon Squeezer and the Flos Gun Table Lamp. The descriptions on the sheet are intended to encourage students to consider influences and functionality of both products. This could be printed A3 as a poster or A4 for a handout to acompany a Product Design lesson.

This is two A level Product design questions, featuring questions around the subject of Bio-polymers, the topical subject has appeared more frequently recently. This consists of thee A3 sheets one is a question sheet with two longer format questions and the other two sheets contain full marking guidance and tips from the examiner. This then enables students to complete the questions and then ideally peer mark the response. These sheets would be ideal for a stand alone A level question or as revision work.

Product Analysis Exam type questions for A Level Product Design Lemon Juicers This resource is a longer response type of A level Product Design question, This question is about looking at two contrasting products and comparing them in terms of materials and processes used for manufacture. This question also has links to the work of Philippe Starck and postmodern design. When answering this type of question many students, despite producing paragraphs of text fail to gain the full mark available for the question. This consists of two A3 sheets one is a question sheet and the second contains full marking guidance from the examiner, for the exam. This then enables students to complete the question and then ideally peer mark the response. These sheets would be ideal for a stand alone a level question or as a revision or exam practice task.

Specialist Design and Technology Equipment Exam questions for GCSE D&T and Product Design. Specialist Design and Technology Equipment is a common theme for examiners in GCSE D&T and Product Design and the equipment featured in these questions are often featured in past papers. Here’s a chance to cover these three pieces of equipment in enough detail to enable students to tackle such questions. This consists of two A3 sheets one is a question sheet and the second contains marking guidance for each of the questions. This then enables students to complete the question and then ideally peer mark the response. These sheets would be ideal for a stand alone GCSE revision or as cover work.

Consumer Safety - A level Product Design Exam Type Question This resource is a longer response type of A level Product design question, This question relates to consumer safety features of the UK three pin electrical plug. When answering this type of question many students, despite producing paragraphs of text fail to gain the full mark available for the question. This consists of two A3 sheets one is a question sheet and the second contains full marking guidance from the examiner, for the exam. This then enables students to complete the question and then ideally peer mark the response. These sheets would be ideal for a stand alone a level question or as cover work.

This resource is a longer response type of A level Product design question, that many students, despite producing paragraphs of text fail to maximise marks the full mark available. This consists of two A3 sheets one is a question sheet and the second contains full marking guidance from the examiner, for the product analysis of the two kettles. This then enables students to complete the question and then ideally peer mark the response. These sheets would be ideal for a stand alone a level question or as cover work.

The manufacture of Iron and steel Home learning resource for GCSE A complete resource for students to complete a home learning task to understand the process of converting iron ore into steel. With a limited time to cover all areas of the specification for GCSE Design and Technology, Product Design or Engineering, it is useful to set some of the required areas for home learning tasks. This resource contains an A3 working sheet and an additional A4 support sheet which highlights the 5 main stages of the production of steel from iron ore. The home learning task is also supported by a Youtube clip which I created to provide additional support for students. You get; A3 working sheet A4 support sheet

An A3 worksheet on the topic of computer game design. This sheet would support a lesson in Design and Technology or Art subject areas. This would make an ideal lesson as part of a computer game design project, or as a standalone or cover lesson. The object of the lesson is to design a monster character for a space themed computer game. The student’s are prompted on the sheet to consider the features of the monster that will make the game more interesting and enjoyable to play. There is also a link on the sheet to possible career paths for game design included in the sheet which could promote classroom discussion or be utilised prior to the end of KS3 options.

A set of seven A4 sheets that cover industrial production, lean manufacturing, and just in time manufacturing. These comprise a mix of exam type questions and scaffolding for note taking. I created these to work with the clips on my Youtube channel. This resource can be used in a Product design lesson in the classroom. Alternatively they could be set as home learning to consolidate the knowledge by providing the students with sheets and embedding the clips from Youtube into a Google classroom.

Three A3 sheets that covers most aspects of plastics for GCSE Design and Technology. These would also be suitable for GCSE engineering or product design students. These sheets comprise mostly of GCSE style questions and are supported by dedicated clips on my YouTube channel “Mr Ridley’s Design and Technology”. These may also be useful for A level product design students to enable them to revisit the subject of plastics. These sheets would also be useful if you wished to compile your own bespoke exam paper for these subject areas.

These are a set of sheets which give detailed instructions and coloured parts which allow students to manufacture a range of battle damaged Warhammer 40K buildings in a few simple stages. This resource comprises three A3 paper building templates and an A4 sheet of propaganda posters. These sheets are supported buy a step by step guide to construction which is available to watch on my YouTube channel. I created these to use with a KS3 Warhammer club but they could be used as a standalone D&T Graphics project perhaps for KS3, there are three building parts to make all of which can be combined to make a 40K cityscape. The three sheets start with a vey basic build progressing to sheet three which is more challenging. instructional Youtube clip avalable

This resource covers GCSE type questions around the subject of the properties of metals These Metal properties questions are featured in GCSE Design and Technology, Product Design and GCSE Engineering papers, so these worksheets would be suitable for students sitting any one of these. As usual my worksheets are supported by YouTube clips. I have included a question walkthrough for some of the main questions, these walkthroughs allow students to follow a structured approach to dealing with these type of questions. I have also linked a clips describing the main properties of metals What’s included; One A3 sheet featuring question relating to the properties of metals One A4 sheet (2xA5) learning review sheets on the properties of metals

This resource covers GCSE type questions around the subject of metal processes. It includes methods of joining metals, finish metals and a link to offshore manufacture with a mixed question which is typical of all exam boards. These Metal processes questions are featured in GCSE Design and Technology, Product design and GCSE Engineering papers, so these worksheets would be suitable for students sitting any one of these. As usual my worksheets are supported by YouTube clips. I have included a question walkthrough for some of the main questions, these walkthroughs allow students to follow a structured approach to dealing with these type of questions. I have also linked a subject knowledge clip on poprivieting which is featured on the worksheet. What’s included; A3 sheet Metal processes. A4 Learning Review sheet (2X A5) Metal processes

This is a drawing exercise for students to create an exploded drawing of clock and mechanism. This resource consists of two A3 drawing sheets. One has a isometric drawing grid, whist one is plain. There is also a further A4 sheet of instructions and keywords to further support learning. This could be used as a stand alone lesson, as part of a Design and Technology or Engineering scheme of learning. This could also be set as a home learning task by utilising the YouTube clips as step by step tutorial. The supporting Youtube clips can be found on my youtube channel “Mr ridley’s Design and Technology”

Types of Metals for GCSE D&T This is an A3 worksheet for GCSE D&T or GCSE engineering. This sheet is intended to work with my Youtube clips on " Types of Metals" and " properties of metals. Together these resources could be used as an introductory lesson on metals. Alternately the sheet could be set for home learning with the two clips below linked in a google classroom. The two clips, and others, are available on my YouTube channel Mr Ridley’s Design and Technology