The ninth in the set of GCSE Product Design PowerPoints. This one covers the topic of papers and boards. It works well as an introduction with students taking notes as well as setting a design activity to explore the content further and develop the students knowledge of printed items.

Number 11 in the set of GCSE PowerPoints. An introduction into the use, properties and working characteristics of different manufactured boards. Information presented for students to take notes as well as activities to strengthen understanding and exam practice question.

Topic 20 Polymers A project based around polymers for students to further their understanding of this material area. I have mainly used this with acrylic in schools and is suitable for using up scrap plastic if you have leftovers from a laser cutter perhaps. Follows the design process and has opportunity for student independence throughout. Would work with or without access to a laser cutter

Topic 24 is focused on the work of other successful and interesting designers. Some are on specifications for certain exam boards but I have also included designers I feel students are inspired by and keen to investigate further. there are relevant videos and activities to support learning.

Topic 23 focuses around creativity and the process of coming up with designs as well as developing designs. often students struggle with design fixation or even coming up with their first ideas. This resource shares video and techniques for coming up with creative solutions as well as strategies you can use to practice becoming more creative.

Revision resources for the final topic as well advice for revision. I’ve included files for past papers and mark schemes when they are freely accessible online so they can be found in one place.

This is an assessment system I created as part of a school initiative to track progress of SEND students working below the age expected levels they would normally be at. It is based on a similar system called PIVAT5 which the school had invested in for maths and English. I created this system so that DT could be assessed in a similar way to maths and English whilst working in a SEND setting. If you have used or are familiar with the PIVAT5 system, then this works in the same way. Highlight the boxes as a student achieves them. the number of highlighted achievements on a page will correspond with the table at the bottom of each page (the number of ticks) to give a score/level/stage. This worked extremely well for me in a SEND setting where I was working with students of many different SEND needs and challenges to learning whilst they also had and achieved a wide range of ability and successes within the subject. Whilst some students would easily go onto entry level or even GCSE at a later stage, this system allowed me to track progress being made by students with PMLD too. May also be suitable for DT work in a primary school or early years setting. Feel free to adapt to your setting. I have pdf and word versions uploaded so they can be used as best suited by your needs. I found a digital copy for each student worked well with notes and highlighting done within word to allow me to keep track of each students progress as well as note any significant work as evidence.

This project is a nice introduction to the workshop and I have used it with much success with year 7 classes as they first start out in the workshop. The idea is that each student is given a small offcut of pine that they shape and drill the centre out of to turn it into a very small birdbox with an acrylic roof. This is then finished by hand painting before a plastic sharpener is glued inside to make it functional. Most take these home as gifts for family members and a few stay in the classroom for students to use to keep their pencils sharp for future drawing tasks. The booklet structures the lessons and helps students document their designs, making and evaluations. I have included dimensioned drawings for making and extension work to design packaging to fit around the finished item too. Keywords and space for teacher feedback are also present

This is a graphic design and graphics-based project. I have used it mainly with key stage 3 and key stage 4 to over material of papers, boards, cards, and binding processes. I have also linked it in with some graphic design work to cover printing processes and commercial links with setting up pages and use of colour. The booklet sets out a number of different design briefs that students can choose from and then set out their research, design ideas, development and making with an evaluation as well as areas to record knowledge and understanding of the different binding processes and some other content. This project could easily be run in any classroom and not necessarily a workshop making it ideal for nonpractical work such as when a pandemic hits or a workshop is not available and it has even been used within the department I worked in by a non-specialist teacher. I found having a wide range of card and paper materials, particularly a good range of colours and patterned paper helpful and I normally make use of the office binding machine, stapler and have purchased a single hole punch device from eBay to enable most of the binding methods to be experimented with and used.

This is a second contextual challenge project that I have written and used with key stage 3 and key stage 4 to introduce the idea of designing based upon a context. For key stage 4 this is a great introduction project prior to the NEA assessment they will complete. It starts with the concept of using products to celebrate a special moment. after exploring the context students can consider different moments from their own lives or the lives of others and look into areas of research before designing a number of solutions. the brief is fairly open and can be suited to a number of different material areas so can be run in different situations, workshop set ups etc. The booklet is fairly self-explanatory and includes tips and helpful comments to guide students through the design process. Teacher comments can be included throughout as well as on the back page and keywords are included to help students along the way.

This is a small contextual challenge project I have used with groups in key stage 3 and 4 in introducing them to the idea of exploring a context and being creative. I ask students to consider storing a valuable item and explore different areas before designing a set of solutions and then recording the manufacture, planning and finally an evaluation of the project. Each part of the booklet is self-explanatory and includes extra helpful hints and keywords to use on the back page. Teacher feedback can be included throughout but also on the back page for students to see clearly. the booklets work best when printed in colour and work best when printed on A3 paper and folded to make an A4 booklet.

Mini design challenge that has been run with key stage 4 groups many times (and a few adult lessons) to encourage creative thinking and problem solving. Design brief given with opportunities to explore and think outside of the box before using craft materials to prototype and present ideas to a group for feedback. Can easily be run as a competition and does not need specialist equipment so could easily be suitable for use outside of a specialist classroom or even work from home project.

2nd lesson of the GCSE course I am uploading. A design challenge to really engage students from the outset of the course. A creative solution is needed with the opportunity for students to explore prototyping their ideas as well as working on clear design communication. Works well with the https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/egg-cup-design-challenge-12448197 egg cup design challenge resource book but could be done without.

Topic 6 of the GCSE Product Design Course. I use this alongside the amplifier kits available on kitronik (details in the ppt) but it could easily be adapted for other kits or electronics projects. develops good soldering technique and introduces components and how programmable circuits can be included in prototypes and product designs. videos, discussion points and questions included in the PowerPoint.

Topic 5 in the GCSE PowerPoints. Covering materials. Smart materials, composites, modern materials and material scientists. Ive included videos from Youtube, activities in design using new materials, discussion points and exam questions.

The third in the series of GCSE course content I’m uploading. Following the same style of TEEP learning. Lots of information on new and emerging materials including smart materials. videos and practice exam questions plus discussion points for an engaging topic. works great if you have some smart material samples to demonstrate with such as - https://mindsetsonline.co.uk/product-category/smart-materials/smart-materials-packs-and-books/

A small booklet for students to update with relevant notes when they have been demonstrated and then used a new piece of machinery in the workshop. the booklet stays within their design technology folder for reference as well as a record of the workshop competence. Useful for new teachers to see student’s experiences. Blank pages at back can be used if new equipment is introduced. space for notes, photos and example products. the front section is also set out with hand tools in a similar format to the older style GCSE papers.

Topic 19 is a second look at timbers with more detail and hands on approach from the students. following a creative design brief allowing students to explore the design process further (great opportunity to build skills prior to the NEA) and to gain further workshop experience.

SEND marking codes poster displayed in classrooms to allow students to understand how feedback on their work is given. Good activity to “decode” their feedback on homework in the next lesson.