An activity that can be used as a starter or plenary and helps students learn what Construction Health and Safety legislation stands for. Cards are set out on a grid ready to be printed and cut.

A student work booklet for the WJEC Constructing the Built Environment Unit 1: Safety and Security in Construction. Lots of different worksheets with content taking directly from the Specification and following each of the learning objective and assessment criteria in order. The booklet is full of different types of tasks and activities with lots of visual stimuli. Plenty of opportunity for student self assessment and teach assessment. This booklet will help students learn the key topics for the exam but also use it as revision later on and teacher can track knowledge. This is a resource very suitable for lower ability students. Topics Covered: Signs (RED, BLUE, YELLOW, GREEN, ORANGE) Risk Assessments Sub and Super Structure Fire extinguishers Permits to Work Hazard/ Risk/ Control Measure Security of Construction Site Health and Safety Legislation Responsibility of Employer and Employee This resource can also be purchased as part of a bundle with the Unit 1 Safety and Security powerpoint found in my shop!

A set of lessons which cover Edexcel Design and Technology Core Content Objective AC1.4 Smart and composite materials and technical textiles. The Powerpoint covers: the different types of materials, their categories and their properties. All topics are directly taken from the textbook and course specification. A student friendly powerpoint with: Interesting activities Keywords and descriptions Starters and plenaries Levelled WALTS and WILFS (learning outcomes) A great Pick a Mix material activity Appropriate levels of challenge This can also be purchased as part of a bundle of lessons which cover all of the assessment criteria of the Edexcel Design and Technology Core Content which the students are required to know for the exam.

A set of lessons which cover Edexcel Design and Technology Core Content Objective AC1.12 Natural and Manufactured Timbers. The Powerpoint covers: Soft Wood, Hard Wood, Man made boards, hardness, toughness All topics are directly taken from the textbook and course specification. A student friendly powerpoint with: Interesting activities Keywords and descriptions Starters and plenaries Levelled WALTS and WILFS (learning outcomes) Practice exam questions Appropriate levels of challenge This can also be purchased as part of a bundle of lessons which cover all of the assessment criteria of the Edexcel Design and Technology Core Content which the students are required to know for the exam.

A set of lessons which cover Edexcel Design and Technology Core Content Objective 1.8 Categorisation of Ferrous and Non- Ferrous Metals. The Powerpoint covers: Ferrous/ Non Ferrous, Mechanical and Physical properties, ductility, Malleability and hardness All topics are directly taken from the textbook and course specification. A student friendly powerpoint with: Interesting activities Keywords and descriptions Starters and plenaries Levelled WALTS and WILFS (learning outcomes) Practice exam questions Appropriate levels of challenge This can also be purchased as part of a bundle of lessons which cover all of the assessment criteria of the Edexcel Design and Technology Core Content which the students are required to know for the exam.

A lesson which covers Edexcel Design and Technology Core Content Objective AC1.5 Mechanical Devices. The Powerpoint covers: Levers, motion, Velocity Ratio, Mechanical Advantage and efficiency. All topics are directly taken from the textbook and course specification. A student friendly powerpoint with: Interactive starter Keywords and description Levelled WALTS and WILFS (learning outcomes) Practice questions and modelled examples Appropriate levels of challenge This can also be purchased as part of a bundle of lessons which cover all of the assessment criteria of the Edexcel Design and Technology Core Content which the students are required to know for the exam.

A set of lessons which cover Edexcel Design and Technology Core Content Objective AC1.3 Energy: generation, storage and choosing appropriate sources. The Powerpoint covers: Fossil fuels, power systems, renewable energy, A student friendly powerpoint with: Interesting activities Keywords and descriptions Starters and plenaries Levelled WALTS and WILFS (learning outcomes) Practice exam questions Appropriate levels of challenge This can also be purchased as part of a bundle of lessons which cover all of the assessment criteria of the Edexcel Design and Technology Core Content which the students are required to know for the exam.

A set of lessons which cover Edexcel Design and Technology Core Content Objective AC1.2 Evaluatying new and emerging technologies to inform design decisions. The Powerpoint covers: ACCESS FM, Critical evaluation, Carbon Footprint, x4 R’s, Life Cycle Assessment A student friendly powerpoint with: Interesting activities Keywords and descriptions Starters and plenaries Levelled WALTS and WILFS (learning outcomes) Practice exam questions Appropriate levels of challenge This can also be purchased as part of a bundle of lessons which cover all of the assessment criteria of the Edexcel Design and Technology Core Content which the students are required to know for the exam.

A set of lessons which cover Edexcel Design and Technology Core Content Objective AC1.1 The Impact of New and Emerging Technologies. The Powerpoint covers: Automated systems, production techniques, scale of production, social and moral impact of machines, demographic movement and the Internet of things. All topics are directly taken from the textbook and course specification. A student friendly powerpoint with: Interesting activities Keywords and descriptions Starters and plenaries Leveled WALTS and WILFS (learning outcomes) Practice exam questions Appropriate levels of challenge

A student/ teacher RAG (Red, Amber, Green) sheet that links directly to all the core content that students need to learn for the the exam in the Edexcel Design Technology (1-9) course. It links directly to to the specification and text book from the exam board and is a useful way for students to track their knowledge when it comes to revision but for teachers to measure progress…

A good stater activity which uses riddles to help students learn key words related to structures and buildings. Answers provided. This activity is part of a whole unit of work on Structures and the Built Environment which can be purchased as a bundle in my shop or used on its own.

A good starter/ group activity with key structure related words and questions provided. You can rig it so a certain group wins or make up different questions. Students could make up questions as a flipped learning activity I have made several different grids that can be printed and laminated so used multiple times and a set of example questions. This activity is part of a whole unit of work on Structures and the Built Environment which can be purchased as a bundle in my shop but also used on its own

Lesson Powerpoint and activities for a fun spaghetti project which directs students to build a structure which is tall or can hold the weight of bricks. This could be used in an Engineering/ Construction/ Built Environment course or as a one off lesson. A fun way for students to show they understand how to make a structure strong and resist force. This resource includes: Leveled WALT and WILF (Learning Objectives) Starter, main and student help sheets and evaluation (printable worksheets within powerpoint) Lots of visual stimuli This lesson is part of a whole unit of work on Structures and the Built Environment which can be purchased as a bundle in my shop :)

Lesson Powerpoint and activities for teaching about domes and geodesic design . This could be used in an Engineering/ Construction/ Built Environment course or as a one off lesson. This resource includes: Leveled WALT and WILF (Learning Objectives) Starter, main and student research task (printable worksheets within powerpoint) Also includes a fun articulate activity. Lots of visual stimuli This lesson is part of a whole unit of work on Structures and the Built Environment which can be purchased as a bundle in my shop :)

Lesson Powerpoint and activities teaching about the structures of different bridges. This could be used in an Engineering/ Construction/ Built Environment course or as a one off lesson. This resource includes: Leveled WALT and WILF (Learning Objectives) Starter, main and student task (printable worksheets within powerpoint) Lots of visual stimuli This lesson is part of a whole unit of work on Structures and the Built Environment which can be purchased as a bundle in my shop :)

Lesson Powerpoint and activities for looking at building materials used in old structures and how they are on longer used due to their dangerous effects. This could be used in an Engineering/ Construction/ Built Environment course or as a one off lesson. A fun topic that students enjoy- materials covered are Lead, Asbestos and Arsenic. This resource includes: Leveled WALT and WILF (Learning Objectives) Starter, main and plenary (printable worksheets within powerpoint) Great youtube videos which explain each material. Lots of visual stimuli This lesson is part of a whole unit of work on Structures and the Built Environment which can be purchased as a bundle in my shop :)

Lesson Powerpoint and activities for teaching how structures decay and about building defects. Also a few methods on how to fix the decay. This could be used in an Engineering/ Construction/ Built Environment course or as a one off lesson. This links closely to WJEC Planning and Maintaining the Built Environment. This resource includes: Leveled WALT and WILF (Learning Objectives) Starter, main and student task where they can look for defects at their school (printable worksheets within powerpoint) Lots of visual stimuli This lesson is part of a whole unit of work on Structures and the Built Environment which can be purchased as a bundle in my shop :)

Lesson Powerpoint and activities for teaching students about natural forces such as weather and how this effects structures. This could be used in an Engineering/ Construction/ Built Environment course or as a one off lesson. A fun topic that students enjoy- they are fascinated by natural disasters. This resource includes: Leveled WALT and WILF (Learning Objectives) Starter, main and student research and presentation to class task (printable worksheets within powerpoint) Exit Ticket Lots of visual stimuli This lesson is part of a whole unit of work on Structures and the Built Environment which can be purchased as a bundle in my shop :)