Worksheet for using a ruler to measure correctly in millimeters (mm).
Task 1 - Reading a ruler correctly
Task 2 - Measuring a line correctly
Task 3 - Drawing a line to the correct length
Answer Sheet is also included
Resistant Materials design project for KS3 pupils aimed at raising pupil knowledge of Art Deco style and the Pewter/Metal Casting process. Lessons and examples of metal rendering, mould design using Techsoft 2D Design and laser cutter. Lessons also focussing on retrospective project planning and evaluation against a specification. Templates, worksheets and examples of all tasks, plus SoW document.
Step by step guide used for creating the pieces for a comb jointed box using Techsoft 2D Design, that can then be cut out using a laser cutter and constructed using wood glue. This will also work for other materials such as acrylic etc. Tutorial gives an exact size example but gives the principles for designing any size box. Ideal for KS3 pupils, but also useful for KS4 and KS5 pupils with no prior experience of the subject.
Theory test for GCSE Resistant Material pupils, suitable for all examining boards. Can also be used with KS3 if applicable. Ideal as an end of topic test, exam revision tool, homework or for a cover lesson.
25 min paper marked out of 27. All questions are either 1 or 2 mark and based on previous exam style questions including:
Identification of wood categories, standard forms and preparation
Selection of woods for specific uses/properties with reasons
Drawing of different woods and manufactured board
2 docs provided: 1 question paper, 1 answer paper.
Presentation about how to crate complex shapes or designs in an isometric view, building for basic to complex. Examples showing development of a design, presentation using black marker pens and annotation to fully explain and present idea
Resistant Materials design project for KS3 pupils aimed at raising pupil knowledge and skills of:
Joining wood and plastic using different methods
Product Analysis and testing
Material Rendering with pen and pencil
Production planning of materials and tools
Using templates for planning, testing and modeling
Lessons include: creating an inspiration board, research task for mobile phone dimensions, product analysis, research of joining methods and specification creation, Isometric drawing and rendering, creating a production plan, 2D template creation and modeling, manufacture, evaluation and testing.
Templates, worksheets, tutorials and examples of all tasks, plus SoW document. Each task includes success criteria for easy marking or peer assessment by teachers. Ideal for year 9 pupils or more advanced groups. Many of the resources and tasks are also applicable for year 10 Resistant Materials groups.
Step by step guide through ALL 7 Criterion of the major project for new IGCSE Cambridge Resistant Materials syllabus (2018-2022).
Broken down into individual tasks (26) for each specific criterion to fully cover the new requirements.
Almost all tasks have a starter task, accompanying worksheet, guidance & explanation, previous high attaining examples, and success criteria broken down into sub sections of 3 bands to aid pupil understanding. Success criteria is perfect for peer marking or to aid summative and formative teacher assessment.
Tasks and resources are ideally used as individual lessons over a period of **4-6 months **for the creation of the personal major project. Can be used as presentation for teachers or simply given to pupils as a guide book.
Tailored to Cambridge syllabus, but will work well with all GCSE Resistant Material courses.
Resistant Materials design project for KS3 pupils aimed at raising pupil knowledge of vacuum forming, mould creation and creation of Comb jointed boxes using 2D Design and Laser Cutter. Lessons include introduction to plastics and mould design, wood joint research tasks, creation of specifications, creation of comb joints using 2D Design and Laser Cutter, Planning sheets, box construction and hinges. Templates, worksheets, tutorials and examples of all tasks, plus SoW document. This is ideally used as a follow up to the Art Deco Jewellery project or can be run in conjunction with.
Resistant Materials design project for KS3 pupils aimed at raising pupil knowledge of Art Deco style and the Pewter Casting process. Powerpoint includes objectives, outcomes, success criteria and tasks for 8 lessons with examples of work.
Resistant Materials/ Product Design project for KS3 or KS4 pupils aimed at raising pupil knowledge and skills of:
Documenting incrementally developed designs and models
Creating questionnaires
Analyzing data
Creating complex isometric designs through crating
Designing with CAD software
Lessons include: Questionnaire creation, Data analysis and presentation, Crating complex isometric shapes, Design presentation and annotation, Development documentation and recording, Product Testing, Evaluation, Product Pitch.
Included: Templates, worksheets, tutorials and examples of all tasks, plus SoW document. Each task includes success criteria for easy marking or peer assessment by teachers. Ideal for year 9 pupils, high achievers or as an intro for year 10 Resistant Materials or Product design students.
Template worksheet for any KS3 design project. Focusing on pupils reflection of themselves, their skills, learning and the evaluation and improvements of their project. Includes Success criteria for the task.
Worksheet for creating a 10 point specification for a jewellery box. Ideal as an introduction to any specification for KS3 pupils. Design brief is included and clear steps for how to structure an ideal specification point. Success criteria for the task and a fully completed example, which can be used as a teaching aid or marking guide.
Two lesson presentation including:
How to identify key information needed for a user questionnaire
Useful question types and layout
Question types to avoid
Presentation of data
Common problems with analyzing data
Ideal for older KS4 GCSE or older KS3 pupils to guide the research of their design projects and better meet the needs of target market and individual users.
Theory test for GCSE Resistant Material pupils, suitable for all examining boards. Can also be used with KS3 if applicable. Ideal as an end of topic test, exam revision tool, homework or for a cover lesson.
20 min paper marked out of 20. All questions are either 1 or 2 mark and based on previous exam style questions including:
Identification of tools, materials and techniques from images provided
Drawing/completion of stated tools or joints
Reasoned explanation for use of tools, materials and methods.
2 docs provided: 1 question paper, 1 answer paper.
A 1-2 lesson pupil activity helping pupils to develop skills in producing a costing spreadsheet and working out break-even points for new products. Originally developed for Higher Level IB Design Technology Topic 10 (Commercial Production), but ideal to also be used in both Business and Economic at GCSE and IB level. Can be run as individual activity, but works best in pairs or small groups.
Pupils are tasked with creating a lemonade stand business and given defined parameters of ingredients, tools and timescales to simulate both Fixed and Variable costs. They are encouraged to find the best prices possible for each and proceed to work out a suitable sales cost, based on break-even calculations.
A teacher PowerPoint is included to guide the lesson, with extension tasks and variables to guide pupil understanding about fluctuating business costs and restrictions. Also included is a completed Excel spreadsheet with all necessary formulas and break-even chart which automatically updates when starting figures are changed.
Theory test for GCSE Resistant Material pupils, suitable for all examining boards. Can also be used with KS3 if applicable. Ideal as an end of topic test, exam revision tool, homework or for a cover lesson.
20 min paper marked out of 20. All questions are either 1 or 2 mark and based on previous exam style questions including:
Identification of tools, materials and techniques from images provided
Drawing/completion of stated tools or joints
Reasoned explanation for use of tools, materials and methods.
2 docs provided: 1 question paper, 1 answer paper.
Theory test for GCSE Resistant Material pupils, suitable for all examining boards. Can also be used with KS3 if applicable. Ideal as an end of topic test, exam revision tool, homework or for a cover lesson.
20 min paper marked out of 20. All questions are either 1 or 2 mark and based on previous exam style questions including:
Identification of materials from images provided
Drawing/completion of stated tools or joints
Reasoned explanation for use of materials
2 docs provided: 1 question paper, 1 answer paper.
Theory test for GCSE Resistant Material pupils, suitable for all examining boards. Can also be used with KS3 if applicable. Ideal as an end of topic test, exam revision tool, homework or for a cover lesson.
20 min paper marked out of 20. All questions are either 1 or 2 mark and based on previous exam style questions including:
Identification of techniques from images provided
Drawing/completion of stated joints
Reasoned explanation for use of tools, materials and methods.
2 docs provided: 1 question paper, 1 answer paper.
Theory test for GCSE Resistant Material pupils, suitable for all examining boards. Can also be used with KS3 if applicable. Ideal as an end of topic test, exam revision tool, homework or for a cover lesson.
20 min paper marked out of 20. All questions are either 1 or 2 mark and based on previous exam style questions including:
Identification of tools, materials and techniques from images provided
Drawing/completion of stated tools or joints
Reasoned explanation for use of tools, materials and methods.
2 docs provided: 1 question paper, 1 answer paper.
Theory test for GCSE Resistant Material pupils, suitable for all examining boards. Can also be used with KS3 if applicable. Ideal as an end of topic test, exam revision tool, homework or for a cover lesson.
20 min paper marked out of 20. All questions are either 1 or 2 mark and based on previous exam style questions including:
Identification of tools from images provided
Drawing/completion of stated tools or joints
Reasoned explanation for use of tools and methods
2 docs provided: 1 question paper, 1 answer paper.