18 years teaching Design and Technology-including Product Design, Engineering, Graphics, Resistant Materials, Systems, Electronics and Textiles.
DATA Award winner, TEEP trained and PGDIP Design Education.
CAD Engineer- Solidworks trained and current user of Fusion 360 and Onshape.
18 years teaching Design and Technology-including Product Design, Engineering, Graphics, Resistant Materials, Systems, Electronics and Textiles.
DATA Award winner, TEEP trained and PGDIP Design Education.
CAD Engineer- Solidworks trained and current user of Fusion 360 and Onshape.
Lesson focus- Design for Manufacturing, Maintenance, Repair and Disposal- GCSE/A Level
Areas covered: STRATEGIES TO ACHIEVE EFFICIENT MANUFACTURE, WAYS TO REDUCE THE NUMBER OF MANUFACTURING PROCESSES AND PRODUCT TEARDOWN.
Includes a reference guide (x45 areas) for students to conduct a product analysis focussing on Design for Manufacturing, Maintenance, Repair and Disposal.
Currently+previously used with KS4+KS5- Engineering and Product Design.
Lesson Powerpoint (20 slides)- contains Starter, Learning Objective, Success criteria, Key words, Big Question, Task Info, Questions and Review.
Worksheet/s provided (4 pages)- can be edited.
Note: To edit the slide details- use the ‘edit master slide’ option- you can edit/modify to suit.
Lesson focus- 6R’S- SUSTAINABILITY- GCSE/ A LEVEL
Areas covered: - REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE, REPAIR, REFUSE, RETHINK
Currently+previously used with KS4+KS5- Engineering and Product Design.
Lesson Powerpoint (15 slides)- contains Starter, Learning Objective, Success criteria, Key words, Big Question, Task Info, Questions and Review.
Worksheet/s provided (6 pages)- can be edited.
Note: To edit the slide details- use the ‘edit master slide’ option- you can edit/modify to suit.
Lesson focus- COMPOSITES- GCSE/ A LEVEL
Areas covered: Composite types, GRP, Lay up, CFRP, Concrete, Kevlar, Cement, Cermets, Engineered Wood.
Currently+previously used with KS4+KS5- Engineering and Product Design.
Lesson Powerpoint (27 slides)- contains Starter, Learning Objective, Success criteria, Key words, Big Question, Task Info, Questions and Review.
Worksheet/s provided (3 pages)- can be edited.
Note: To edit the slide details- use the ‘edit master slide’ option- you can edit/modify to suit.
Lesson focus- POLYMERS AND ELASTOMERS- GCSE/A LEVEL
Areas covered: Source/Origin, Stock Forms, Why do we use plastics, Thermoplastics, Thermosetting, Elastomers.
Currently+previously used with KS4+KS5- Engineering and Product Design.
Lesson Powerpoint (17 slides)- contains Starter, Learning Objective, Success criteria, Key words, Big Question, Task Info, Questions and Review.
Worksheet/s provided (3 pages)- can be edited.
Note: To edit the slide details- use the ‘edit master slide’ option- you can edit/modify to suit.
Lesson focus- DIE CASTING - GCSE/ A LEVEL
Areas covered: Process, Materials, Products, Defects, Gravity Die Casting, Advantages, Disadvantages, Hot Chamber, Cold Chamber.
Currently+previously used with KS4+KS5- Engineering and Product Design.
Lesson Powerpoint (12 slides)- contains Starter, Learning Objective, Success criteria, Key words, Big Question, Task Info, Questions and Review.
Worksheet/s provided (3 pages)- can be edited.
Note: To edit the slide details- use the ‘edit master slide’ option- you can edit/modify to suit.
Lesson focus- PAPER FINISHING + PRINTING PROCESSESS- GCSE/ A LEVEL
Areas covered: Laminating, Embossing, Debossing, Varnishing, Foil Blocking, Letterpress, Screen Printing, Flexography, Lithography, Gravure, Sublimation and Digital Printing.
Currently+previously used with KS4+KS5- Engineering and Product Design.
Lesson Powerpoint (19 slides)- contains Starter, Learning Objective, Success criteria, Key words, Big Question, Task Info, Questions and Review.
Worksheet/s provided (6 pages)- can be edited.
Note: To edit the slide details- use the ‘edit master slide’ option- you can edit/modify to suit.
Lesson focus- PAPER PRODUCTION- GCSE/ A LEVEL
Areas covered: How paper is made? and Die Cutting.
Currently+previously used with KS4+KS5- Engineering and Product Design.
Lesson Powerpoint (12 slides)- contains Starter, Learning Objective, Success criteria, Key words, Big Question, Task Info, Questions and Review.
Worksheet/s provided (3 pages)- can be edited.
Note: To edit the slide details- use the ‘edit master slide’ option- you can edit/modify to suit.
Lesson focus- DEFORMING METALS- GCSE/ A LEVEL
Areas covered: Press Forming, Bending, Spinning, Sinking, Punching, Forging, Drop Forging, Drawing, Rolling, Deep Drawing.
Currently+previously used with KS4+KS5- Engineering and Product Design.
Lesson Powerpoint (17 slides)- contains Starter, Learning Objective, Success criteria, Key words, Big Question, Task Info, Questions and Review.
Worksheet/s provided (3 pages)- can be edited.
Note: To edit the slide details- use the ‘edit master slide’ option- you can edit/modify to suit.
Lesson focus- Product Lifecycle -GCSE/A Level
Areas covered: Product Lifeycle stages (Intro, growth, maturity, decline), extension strategies, Built in/Planned obsolescence
Currently+previously used with KS4+KS5- Engineering and Product Design.
Lesson Powerpoint (17 slides)- contains Starter, Learning Objective, Success criteria, Key words, Big Question, Task Info, Questions and Review.
Worksheet/s provided (3 pages)- can be edited.
Note: To edit the slide details- use the ‘edit master slide’ option- you can edit/modify to suit.
Lesson focus- Dieter Rams 10 Principles of Good Design- GCSE/ A Level
Areas covered: 10 Principles of Good Design
Currently+previously used with KS4+KS5- Engineering and Product Design.
Lesson Powerpoint (8 slides)- contains Starter, Learning Objective, Success criteria, Key words, Big Question, Task Info, Questions and Review.
Worksheet/s provided (3 pages A3)- can be edited.
Note: To edit the slide details- use the ‘edit master slide’ option- you can edit/modify to suit.
Lesson focus- CIRCULAR ECONOMY- GCSE/ A LEVEL
Areas covered: What does Circular Economy mean?, Biological nutrients, Technical nutrients, The importance of Cirucular Economy, Linear Design, Circular Design (focus on mobile phones).
Currently+previously used with KS4+KS5- Engineering and Product Design.
Lesson Powerpoint (19 slides)- contains Starter, Learning Objective, Success criteria, Key words, Big Question, Task Info, Questions and Review.
Worksheet/s provided (3 pages)- can be edited.
Note: To edit the slide details- use the ‘edit master slide’ option- you can edit/modify to suit.
Lesson focus- LIFECYCLE GCSE/ A LEVEL
Areas covered: Material Lifecycle- Paper, Wood, Plastic, Metal, Lifeycle Analysis Match up exercise (Aluminium can) and detailed lifycle product analysis- Mobile Phone.
Currently+previously used with KS4+KS5- Engineering and Product Design.
Lesson Powerpoint (14 slides)- contains Starter, Learning Objective, Success criteria, Key words, Big Question, Task Info, Questions and Review.
Worksheet/s provided (7 pages)- can be edited.
Note: To edit the slide details- use the ‘edit master slide’ option- you can edit/modify to suit.
Lesson focus- MARKETING AND ENTERPRISE GCSE/A LEVEL
Areas covered: Market Research, Customers, Needs/Wants, Market Segment, Competition, Trends, Labelling, Packaging, Corporate Identity, Advertising, Promotion, Costs (direct/indirect).
Currently+previously used with KS4+KS5- Engineering and Product Design.
Lesson Powerpoint (33 slides)- contains Starter, Learning Objective, Success criteria, Key words, Big Question, Task Info, Questions and Review.
Worksheet/s provided (4 pages)- can be edited.
Note: To edit the slide details- use the ‘edit master slide’ option- you can edit/modify to suit.
Lesson focus- Intellectual Property- GCSE/ A Level
Areas covered: What is IP?, Copyright, Patent, Registered Design, Trademark, Case Studies, Open Design, Creative Commons.
Currently+previously used with KS4+KS5- Product Design.
Lesson Powerpoint (25 slides)- contains Starter, Learning Objective, Success criteria, Key words, Big Question, Task Info, Questions and Review.
Worksheet/s provided (5 pages A4)
Note: To edit the slide details- use the ‘edit master slide’ option- you can edit/modify to suit.