Every year I make a countdown calendar for year 11, which commences the day after Easter holidays (when the NEA is complete - or hopefully is!). It’s 3 sheets of A4 that I encourage them to pin up at home in the kitchen. Then I request that they answer one question every day whilst they are making their breakfast. It often inspires them to look deeper into the keywords which invariably brings about deeper revision elsewhere in their week. It’s always a success with the students. A printable PDF along with the original Powerpoint are included, so you can edit the questions. There is a theory slide in there too, (linked to the EEF research) that goes through the best revision methods in a D&T context. The questions are set up for the AQA exam, but the questions would work with any exam board!

Theory session on paper & board including printing, die cutting and registration marks. I usually do this over two weeks.

Imagine that you have had a power cut at home and in your local area. Imagine that the power cut has lasted a number of days and you don’t know when the electricity is going to be reconnected. Imagine that cells (batteries) had not yet been invented. What would life be like? Work sheet can be printed double sided on A4, and will fill around an hour and a half to two hours.

A Microsoft Word template (and an example) of a specific risk assessment. I have included an excel tracking grid of all needed specific risk assessments (for my school, you will need to edit for your own situation), which I used to allocate the writing of them amongst my team.

11 Slide powerpoint covering the necessary elements of theory for AQA GCSE Design & Technology. Lesson has a starter question. Main focus of lesson is a production line activity manufacturing a small laser cut slot together rocket as a class, then packaging in a carton. All CAD files (2D design) are enclosed to make up the parts.

A 17 slide PowerPoint addressing the product life cycle: introduction - growth - maturity - decline. The presentation includes case studies, connect activity and consolidation exam questions with a student facing mark structure.

31 Slide powerpoint covering the necessary elements of theory for AQA GCSE Design & Technology. This would cover 2 lessons. Lesson has a starter question, and further questions too. 2 worksheets outs are enclosed too.

A 17 slide powerpoint, which covers all key information on 3D printing (and also as a tag on, EPOS/PPC) Lesson starts with spaced retrieval (mechanisms this time), and consolidates with definitions.

A couple of worksheets based on Lego Mini Vehicles (simple Lego models). Children are tasked with drawing up the photographed model in isometric. At the top of the page I have modeled this task in simple steps. To draw, use thick/thin lines, and then render the models should take around an hour per sheet. File enclosed is a printable PDF and accompanying jpeg. I have other sheets available in this series, or a compilation package too.

A worksheet based on Lego Mini Vehicles (simple Lego models). Children are tasked with drawing up the photographed model in isometric. At the top of the page I have modeled this task in simple steps. To draw, use thick/thin lines, and then render the models should take around an hour per sheet. File enclosed is a printable PDF and accompanying jpeg. I have other sheets available in this series, or a compilation package too.

This is a template for 6 activities that can be used as a do-now (starter) for GCSE or even A-level groups. The powerpoint is fully editable, and I’ve enclosed answers for the sample questions shown in the notes beneath the slides if needed.

Powerpoint designed to cover the required theory for new methods of manufacture. 3 exam questions are also included. 15 slides - lesson includes maths starter, questions for show-me-tell-me boards and consolidation activity.

A 12 slide powerpoint covering all core knowledge required under this topic for AQA Design & Technology - Alevel. Slides include… Recall activity and starter question (on whiteboards) Definitions and legislation - HSWA, COSHH (inc. symbols), HSE PPE. Risk assessments (and how to write one) HW task focused on writing a risk assessment (applying the knowledge).

A 29 slide powerpoint covering all core knowledge required under this topic for AQA Design & Technology - Alevel. Slides include… Wood sourcing (worldwide) Hardwoods/Softwoods Growth / Grain Deforestation FSC Conversion (planking) Logging Heli-logging / feller-buncher Seasoning Planing Manmade & engineering timbers Various tools for working Knockdown Fittings Exam question.

A 17 slide powerpoint covering all core knowledge required under this topic for AQA Design & Technology - Alevel. Slides include… Starter question on mini whiteboards - spaced retrieval Polymers & codes Vac forming Thermoforming Line bending Injection moulding Extrusion Blow moulding (HQ & LQ) Compression moulding Rotational Moulding Laminating Calendering Exam questions. A couple of external inks to Focus software are included on key slides (but you would need a subscription for them to work). They aren’t essential to the slides/lesson, just complimentary resources.

A 13 slide powerpoint & seperate 13 slide printable resource covering all core knowledge required under this topic for AQA Design & Technology - Alevel. Slides include… Starter question on mini whiteboards - spaced retrieval (maths based) Thermoplastics LDPE – Low Density Polyethelene HDPE – High Density Poyethelene PP – Polypropolene HIPS – High impact polystyrene ABS – Acrylonite Butadiene Styrene PMMA – Polymethylmethacrylate PVC – Poly Vinyl Chloride PET – Polyethylene Terephthalate Thermoset plastics UF – Urea Formaldehyde MF – Melamine Formaldehyde Epoxy Resin A supermarket sweep activity. 3 exam questions with mark scheme.

A 34 slide powerpoint covering all core knowledge required under this topic for AQA Design & Technology - Alevel. Slides include… Starter question on mini whiteboards - spaced retrieval. • press forming • spinning • cupping • deep drawing • forging • drop forging • bending • rolling • casting: • sand casting • die casting • investment casting • low temperature casting (pewter). • metal inert gas (MIG) welding • tungsten inert gas (TIG) welding • spot welding • oxy-acetylene welding • soldering (soft and hard) • brazing • riveting • temporary joining methods and fasteners: • self tapping screws • machine screws • nuts and bolts. • milling • turning • flame cutting • plasma cutting • laser cutting • punching/stamping. 3 exam questions are included.