A3 Worksheet which allows student to understand a working drawing, dimensions and elevation. Student must add dimensions to working drawings of a desk and stool as well as answer questions on materials and tolerances. Suitable for GCSE.

An A3 worksheet which teaches pupils to use their rulers to measure the parts of a cartoon robot in both centimetres and millimeters. Unscramble the words to reveal the name of each part. Pupil also learn how to calculate the basic height and weight of the robot and can finish by colouring in. Double sided.

A3 worksheet describing the properties of plastic. Children learn about themoplastics, thermoset plastics, methods of thermoforming and must describe the vacuum forming process. This worksheet is designed to be used in landscape orientation and can be printed in A4 format but A3 is advised for the maximum learning experience of the student.

A3 worksheet teaching children to measure a range of household objects in centimetres and millimetres. 30 cm ruler is required.

Introduce students to Levers and Classes of Lever with this double sided A3 worksheet. Levers and their application. Mechanical advantage. Class of Lever (Load, Effort and Fulcrum) This worksheet is designed to be used in landscape orientation and can be printed in A4 format but A3 is advised for the maximum learning experience of the student.

Introduce students to the Cam and Follower mechanism with this A3 double-sided worksheet. Eccentric, Pear, Heart and Snail cam. Flat, Roller and Knife follower. Cam cycle (rise, fall, dwell). Position of cam and follower according to dimensions and angle of rotation. This worksheet is designed to be used in landscape orientation and must be printed in A3 format to answer Question 7 (students will also require a ruler and compass to complete Question 7).

Introduce students to moment of force and calculations. Prior knowledge and understanding of the lever mechanism is recommend (see Levers worksheet). NB: please print in A3 format. (This worksheet is designed to be used in landscape orientation and can be printed in A4 format but A3 is advised for the maximum learning experience of the student).

Design and Technology practice questions aimed at Year 7 students or as general revision at KS3. Also ideal for cover classes or as a homework. This worksheet is designed to be used in landscape orientation and can be printed in A4 format but A3 is advised for the maximum learning experience of the student.

Activity worksheet explaining the properties and everyday application of plastics, how they are grouped and environmental issues. Excellent for upper Key Stage 3 or GCSE. -Thermoplastics and Thermosetting plastics explained (Acrylic, Polystyrene, -Epoxy Resin etc.) -Fibre Reinforced Plastics (Fibreglass and Carbon Fibre) -Biodegradable Plastics (Polylactic Acid) This worksheet is designed to be used in landscape orientation and can be printed in A4 format but A3 is advised for the maximum learning experience of the student.

Explore metal and its key properties with this jumbo-sized, double-sided worksheet. Brief introduction to metals including: The value of metal for early civilisation and modern society. Mining and Smelting (environmental impact). Focused content: Key Properties of commonly used metals. Ferrous and non-ferrous metals. Alloys and their benefits. Application and common stock profiles of metals. Recommended for upper KS3 and GCSE This worksheet is designed to be used in landscape orientation and can be printed in A4 format but A3 is advised for the maximum learning experience of the student.

30 page booklet containing a wide variety of DT practice questions. Ideal for Key Stage 3 revision but also very useful when covering the basics for GCSE exam preparation. Topics include: Health and Safety (risks and safety signs) Product Design (design process and product analysis) Working Drawings (measurement) Workshop tools (coping saw, hacksaw, tenon saw, vice, jigs) Workshop equipment (pillar drill, scroll saw, belt sander, polisher, strip bender, oven) CADCAM (advantages and disadvantages, laser cutting) Materials (identify and classify plastics, woods and metals) Material Properties (definitions) Processes (cutting, drilling, filing and shaping materials) Joining materials (permanent and semi-permanent joining methods) Thermoforming (vacuum forming) Electronics (components symbols, circuit diagrams, PCB’s, input, process, output) Electronics (switches, thyristor, LED, bulb, motor, buzzer) Electronics (resistors and colour code) Mechanisms (Levers, types of motion and gears) Answer Booklet included.

A fun and interesting Tealight Candle Holder project ideal for a Year 8 or Year 9 class studying Design and Technology / STEM. This resource is a 20-page A4 sized booklet designed to be user friendly in guiding students through the design and manufacture of a wooden Tealight Holder. The theme of Halloween or Christmas makes this booklet ideal for Term 1 although students can produce non-festive designs if desired. The project is suited to any typical school workshop but access to a laser cutter (and drawing software) is essential. The manufactured outcome has a high level of aesthetic quality whilst being relatively quick and inexpensive to manufacture. The project aims to engage students and improve their knowledge, understanding and skills in: -The Design Process -Concept Sketching. -CADCAM -Working with Wood. -Engineering Drawings. The topic of light, candles and festivities also lends itself well to cross curricular themes and diversity e.g. Chinese New Year, Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead) etc. Booklet 20 x A4 pages. Easy to view and read with clear illustrations and learning objectives. Topics include: Research (Target Market) Specifications Concepts CADCAM Manufacturing (Processes and Assembly details) Evaluation Engineering Drawing Natural and Manmade Wood. Revision Manufactured project The Tealight Holder is ornamental and compact. It gives students the flexibility to be creative with the design of the front panel which is lasercut and screw fixed to a wooden base. A large hole must be drilled into the wooden base to accommodate the tealight. The wooden base requires sandpapering, and the project can be varnished before or after assembly. The assembly is very straightforward. Also included. -Teacher information and manufacturing details (project photos and resource list with supplier details where necessary).

Electronics exam covering the following topics: Electricity and electrical safety Conductors and insulators Electronic components and symbols (battery, switch, light bulb, LED bulb, motor, resistor) Circuit diagrams and PCBs. Resistors, total resistance and colour code. Exam is marked out of 50 which can be doubled to 100 marks, forming an effective assessment of electronics for Key Stage 3 Student. Very quick to mark and aggregate the score with a single turn of the page. Mark scheme included. NB: please print in A3 format. (This worksheet is designed to be used in landscape orientation and can be printed in A4 format but A3 is advised for the maximum learning experience of the student.) Buy as a bundle of 6 jumbo sized worksheets to save 15% (ELECTRICITY and ELECTRONICS)

Worksheet 3 of 6. Purchase as a complete 6 pack (Materials and Manufacturing 6 pack) and pay only £3.80 per Worksheet (a huge 20 % discount). Focused content: Key Properties of commonly used metals. Ferrous and non-ferrous metals. Application and common stock profiles of metals. Metalwork tools and marking out. Ideal for students in upper KS3 or for GCSE revision. Clear and concise worksheet for an individual stand-alone lesson but ideal as part of a series of 6 worksheets to encourage progression, connected learning and culminating in a summative assessment. This worksheet is designed to be used in landscape orientation and can be printed in A4 format but A3 is advised for the maximum learning experience of the student.

Worksheet 6 of 6. Purchase as a complete 6 pack (Materials and Manufacturing 6 pack) and pay only £3.80 per Worksheet (a huge 20 % discount). Focused content Assess students knowledge and understanding of content learned in Worksheets 1-5 (Materials and Manufacturing) -Material groups and application of wood, metal and plastic. -Properties of wood, metal and plastic. -Associated tools, machines and processes often carried out at KS3. Ideal for students in upper KS3 or for GCSE revision. Easy to mark with one turn of the page. Total score: 50 This worksheet is designed to be used in landscape orientation and can be printed in A4 format but A3 is advised for the maximum learning experience of the student.

Worksheet 1 of 6. Purchase as a complete 6 pack (Materials and Manufacturing 6 pack) and pay only £3.80 per Worksheet (a huge 20 % discount). Content Increase students understanding of material properties in relation to wood, metal and plastic. -Woods (Natural and Manmade) -Metals (Ferrous and Non-ferrous) -Plastics (Thermoplastics) The following properties are explained: -Strength (Compressive and Tensile) -Toughness -Hardness -Density -Conductivity Ideal for students in upper KS3 or for GCSE revision. Clear and concise worksheet for an individual stand-alone lesson but ideal as part of a series of 6 worksheets to encourage progression, connected learning and culminating in a summative assessment. This worksheet is designed to be used in landscape orientation and can be printed in A4 format but A3 is advised for the maximum learning experience of the student.

Worksheet 5 of 6. Purchase as a complete 6 pack (Materials and Manufacturing 6 pack) and pay only £3.80 per Worksheet (a huge 20 % discount). Focused content Features and Function of 6 workshop machines / equipment inc: (Pillar Drill, Bandfacer, Scroll Saw, Strip Bender, Vacuum Former & Polisher) Identify 20 workshop tools by unscrambling the words followed by a fun crossword. Ideal for students in upper KS3 or for GCSE revision. Clear and concise worksheet for an individual stand-alone lesson but ideal as part of a series of 6 worksheets to encourage progression, connected learning and culminating in a summative assessment. This worksheet is designed to be used in landscape orientation and can be printed in A4 format but A3 is advised for the maximum learning experience of the student.

Worksheet 2 of 6. Purchase as a complete 6 pack (Materials and Manufacturing 6 pack) and pay only £3.80 per Worksheet (a huge 20 % discount). Focused content: Key Properties of wood. Natural and Manmade wood. Application of wood. Woodworking tools. Marking out, cutting, and basic joining. Ideal for students in upper KS3 or for GCSE revision. Clear and concise worksheet for an individual stand-alone lesson but ideal as part of a series of 6 worksheets to encourage progression, connected learning and culminating in a summative assessment. This worksheet is designed to be used in landscape orientation and can be printed in A4 format but A3 is advised for the maximum learning experience of the student.

Worksheet 4 of 6. Purchase as a complete 6 pack (Materials and Manufacturing 6 pack) and pay only £3.80 per Worksheet (a huge 20 % discount). Focused content: Key Properties of plastic. Thermoforming and Thermosetting plastics. Thermoforming techniques (Strip Heater and Vacuum Former) Reference to Injection Moulding and Laser Cutting. Ideal for students in upper KS3 or for GCSE revision. Clear and concise worksheet for an individual stand-alone lesson but ideal as part of a series of 6 worksheets to encourage progression, connected learning and culminating in a summative assessment. This worksheet is designed to be used in landscape orientation and can be printed in A4 format but A3 is advised for the maximum learning experience of the student.