These are the resources I used for my GCSE design technology initial assessment. It is currently set for the AQA Design and Technology SHORT COURSE criteria but can be easily adapted!! The resources include: Initial presentation Deck templates Student facing brief sheet Assignment paperwork I presented the initial PowerPoint presentation and provided the students with the templates and brief sheet. I gave them eight hours to complete the project the best of their capabilities. For an added WOW factor I provided the students with MDF skate deck boards to put their final designs on. The Students loved this brief from start to finish and engaged with the subject all year! If you need the lesson plans, just ask!

A design and technology task designed on a contemporary icon to inspire students to engage in the subject. It includes worksheets, task support and and overviewing powerpoint with examples.

A worksheet designed for the students to track their progress within design tasks. The worksheet includes the design process and definitions for the students.

These (extention activity) worksheet include a variety of instructions for producing popular packaging. The students are challenged to produce an identical piece of packaging using any method they are comfortable with.

These presentations include a variety of DT themed class warm-ups. They include sustainability and ethical factors within design and technology

This document contains a variety of questions/challenges for the students to complete as a session plenary to any DT session.

A presentation and revision aid, outlining industry standard for material production. This presentation outlines how marbles, bubble gum, pens, coke can, pliers, headphones and gold chains are made.

A variety of worksheets that include an extensive range of design and technology terminology. These session activities can be a great starting point for class discussion or extention activities. Graphic design.