This is the first set of supporting resources for the Modular Desk Organiser project. Its is in itself a modular approach to teaching a wide range of skills for Design and Technology ay KS3 including aspects of 2D and 3D drawing, CAD modelling, CAM manufacture and rapid protoyping, orthographic projections, materials (Wood, Polymers, Paper and Card), processes, packaging, scales of production and much more. It could provide a whole year’s worth of work or aspects that you want to cover can be taken from it and added to the design booklet template which is available separately. This set also contains maths and science worksheets which can be used for class work or to set as prep/homework. Several approaches can be taken to using this scheme of work and a range of outcomes is possible. Images of real outcomes are provided for reference and a step by step guide to CAD modelling using SketchUp is also available.

This resource is intended to help you in planning out your D&T curriculum over 3, 5 or 7+ years and allows for work from the end of KS2 up to KS5. The resource contains a blank project/task mapping spreadsheet and one filled in with examples to help you get started. These cover the main areas in the national curriculum and examination level along with additional columns for maths, science and technical skills. Also included is a skills assessment spreadsheet to visualise how you have covered all the skills across Key Stages 3 and 4, and a comprehensive list of D&T skills to cover in editable Word format. Using this resource with the other KS3 resources available, you will have a comprehensive set of resources to help you plan and deliver an effective D&T curriculum. Also included is a breakdown of the AQA GCSE theory requirements with additional sections to be used with the skills/project mapping or curriculum planning.

This resource consists of the files and assembly instructions for a custom designed lightweight art and craft box. It has a small writing shelf which can also be used as a lightbox with a suitable light source and there is an ‘inlet’ to feed in a USB hub or other wiring. All the parts can be laser cut with the optional handle clip, cable tidy and example tray supplied as .STL files for 3D printing. This resource is an original design but you are encouraged to design your own extras and add-ons to customise it to your individual needs. Please note: no physical materials are supplied with this resource, you have to supply your own but yo are buying this resources as an original product design. Sharing the files or adapting them to sell as your own would be a breach of copyright.

This is my own take on what I believe an A* folder could look like for the new Cambridge IGCSE in Design and Technology. Supplied as both self-running Powerpoint Show and printable PDF file, there are around 40 slides in the folder each with a commentary, summary and checklist at the end of each component as well as extra slides at the end to support the process. In total there are now over 70 slides here but the extra slides are for the benefit of the teacher, or to explain and justify the marks awarded. There is evidence in the folder of SketchUp, Solidworks, Photoshop and the use of CNC equipment and 3D printing. It is not endorsed by any examination board but can inspire you in your approach to teaching the IGCSE in your school to a very high standard. I worked as an examiner and moderator for the AQA for 20 years with 27 years D&T teaching and leadership experience where many students achieved 100% for their coursework. This is based on that experience and a culmination of assessing thousands of folders coupled with industry design experience. Additionally, I have consulted for DATA, TES, V&A, Routledge, PGOnline, Doddle and the BBC.

This PDF is intended as a guide for students to help them through their major project in the IGCSE Design and Technology. It is a 36-page printable booklet which can be used digitally or is ideal for an A5 size pamplet . It has no worksheets or questions but describes each component with illustrations taken from the accompanying exemplar folder which is available separately or as part of a bundle at a reduced price. Because this is a generic guide linked to a sample context, it does not constitute a writing frame so can be given to students to support them in their IGCSE. It is adapted from my own AQA exemplar to match and support the Cambridge International syllabus but could be used for other examination boards.

This resource consists of 29 lessons that cover the theory to support the Paper 1 written examination and the major project that is Component 1. It can be used with the updated IGCSE tracker (grade and level versions) to check and consolidate learning after each lesson and to form an assessment of the project and the student’s theoretical knowledge. The presentations are in Powerpoint Show format so they will run without having MS Office installed, but they can be opened in Power Point for editing. Please consider these as a companion to the Collins textbook and adapt to support your own teaching style.

This resource consists of 20 lessons that cover the theory to support the written examination Paper 3: Resistant Materials. It can be used with the updated IGCSE tracker (grades and level versions) to check and consolidate the learning after each lesson and to form an assessment of the student’s theoretical knowledge. The presentations are in Powerpoint Show format so they will run without having MS Office installed, but they can be opened in Power Point for editing. Please consider these as a companion to the Collins textbook and adapt to support your own teaching style. They provide a structured framework with assessments but we all have our own teaching styles so please personalise them to your needs.

A companion resource to the examplar folder and student guide, this is a collection of slides from the theory presentation resources that can be used in support of the teaching of Component 1. If you have that resource you already have all these slides but for those who just want to address the coursework, this is a selection of relevant presentations to help. At 105 slides long, it can be used throughout Component 1 to illustrate the various stages and help students to understand the design process.

A set of additional lessons to support the Cambridge Theory Units.

This is a 52 page printable PDF booklet with a step by step guide to the SketchUp interface and tools with a tutorial for modelling an accurate full scale Modular Desk Organiser. It is intended to support the Design Booklet template and the additional pages for the Modular Desk Organiser but could also be used as a standalone guide to using the software effectively for staff and students. The tutorial covers the basic model but also offers various alternate versions as well as some advanced modelling and rendering tools. Additional supporting files include SketchUp 3D CAD models, texture maps, images and files for 3D printing a component.

Designed to be used for the outgoing GCSE and the new 2017 syllabus, this checklist can be used to ensure that a complete folder of work is produced. It can also be used to produce the relevant sheets for a digital folder or as an assessment tool and progress tracker. Easy to edit to suit the needs of the centre, subject or students, this is based on the AQA NEA requirements.

A blank AS and A Level checklist for the new Design and Technology syllabus for first teaching in 2017. This is based on the AQA NEA requirements but can be adapted for other AO's.

This workbook support the theory presentations for 3.2 Specialist technical principles with the focus on textiles. Without the theory presentations, the content and questions may not seem as relevant, but they are structured in a way that follows the syllabus. The resource is in PowerPoint format so can be edited to suit, but a PDF version is also supplied.

This workbook support the theory presentations for 3.2 Specialist technical principles with the focus on paper and board. Without the theory presentations, the content and questions may not seem as relevant, but they are structured in a way that follows the syllabus. The resource is in PowerPoint format so can be edited to suit, but a PDF version is also supplied.

This workbook support the theory presentations for 3.2 Specialist technical principles with the focus on Timber and wood. Without the theory presentations, the content and questions may not seem as relevant, but they are structured in a way that follows the syllabus. The resource is in PowerPoint format so can be edited to suit, but a PDF version is also supplied.

This workbook support the theory presentations for 3.2 Specialist technical principles with the focus on polymers. Without the theory presentations, the content and questions may not seem as relevant, but they are structured in a way that follows the syllabus. The resource is in PowerPoint format so can be edited to suit, but a PDF version is also supplied.

This workbook support the theory presentations for 3.2 Specialist technical principles with the focus on metals and alloys. Without the theory presentations, the content and questions may not seem as relevant, but they are structured in a way that follows the syllabus. The resource is in PowerPoint format so can be edited to suit, but a PDF version is also supplied.

UPDATE: Added a 33 page PowerPoint guide to using the MEKBOX which covers the use of mechanisms and motion. **PLEASE NOTE: this resource will require access to a laser cutter and (optional) 3D printer to create the parts. ** This resource is aimed at late primary level (late KS2)/secondary level (early KS3) to help teach students about mechanisms and motion. The basic resource consists of six panels that can be stored flat or assembled into a storage box and that click together to form a board to connect mechanisms to. Because the parts need to be laser cut, you can print as many of the different panels as you may need. The 2D parts are supplied in. DXF, .SVG and .AI (Illustrator) for laser cutting so they can be imported into a wide range of applications. Individual parts are also supplied in .DXF form.Please check that you can open or import these formats before purchasing. If using 2D Design and importing DXF, please ensure units are set to mm Included in the files are a relatively simple set of mechanical parts that connect to the board using readily available paper fasteners. There are also a few small 3D printed elements which are optional if you just want to use the flat panels and mechanisms. The optional 3D printed parts are provided in .stl format ready to be imported into your slicing software.