One powerpoint lesson that introduces students to the orthographic projection technique used to communicate final engineering solutions in detail. Examples are given and there is one activity to complete. There are several possible extension tasks as well.

Single powerpoint lesson designed to develop students skills at freehand sketching ideas on paper with just a pencil. Moves from basic quick and neat linework through to isometric sketching cuboids and cylinders which can be the building blocks of more complex shapes.

Two lessons based upon using AutoCAD’s Fusion 360, which is available for schools and students free of charge from their website. There are also many really good tutorials available on YouTube, from beginner to advanced levels. The first lesson is a slide by slide instruction on how to build a 3 part assembly of a simple depth gauge. The second powerpoint lesson has three differentiated task challenges at different levels of difficulty. They are based upon reading orthographic projection drawings to develop CAD models. One, some or all of the tasks can be attempted by individuals to develop their knowledge and understanding of using this software. These tasks could be used with alternative software packages.

This lesson (2 or 3 sessions) is designed to allow students to practice creating initial ideas, comparing them to a given design specification, and developing a chosen solution through modeling in compliant materials. It includes a single instructional powerpoint with the topic of a solar powered model vehicle. It can be easily adapted for another topic.

This lesson demonstrates how students can analyse existing products using ACCESS FM technique to write what could have been the design specification for it. Along with the teacher’s powerpoint, the lesson includes a task worksheet (word document) that focuses on the common desk stapler. This can be easily adapted for other existing products. This exercise can also prepare students for writing their own design brief and criteria for their own mini-projects and the final NEA coursework.

One lesson that teaches students how to make calculations on belt and pulley drive systems, using pulley diameters, velocity ratio, mechanical advantage, input/output rotational speeds. Lesson includes two powerpoints - one with answers and the other without. Students will be able to develop knowledge of this topic and embed their learning through completing the worksheet powerpoint questions. Recommend use of Hodder’s AQA GCSE (9-1) Engineering Textbook and/or Revision Notes. Alternatively, the internet may be used. Also recommend using Numeracy in Engineering worksheets by Attainment in Education to get ready for the various calculation questions. You are welcome to add further images/clips and pages to these powerpoints to enhance student engagement.

One lesson that introduces students to a wide variety of mechanical systems and types of motion covered by the AQA course and used in engineered mechanical products. Includes rotary, linear, oscillating and reciprocating motion, along with gears, pulley drives , cams & followers, and crank & sliders mechanical systems. Lesson includes two powerpoints - one with answers and the other without. Students will be able to develop knowledge of this topic and embed their learning through completing the worksheet powerpoint questions. Recommend use of Hodder’s AQA GCSE (9-1) Engineering Textbook and/or Revision Notes. Alternatively, the internet may be used. You are welcome to add further images/clips and pages to these powerpoints to enhance student engagement.

One lesson that teaches students about different cams and followers plus different bearings. It includes a variety of different input and output motions, used in a variety of engineered mechanical products. Lesson includes two powerpoints - one with answers and the other without. Students will be able to develop knowledge of this topic and embed their learning through completing the worksheet powerpoint questions. Recommend use of Hodder’s AQA GCSE (9-1) Engineering Textbook and/or Revision Notes. Alternatively, the internet may be used. You are welcome to add further images/clips and pages to these powerpoints to enhance student engagement.

One lesson that teaches students about how different engineering systems are communicated and understood through different types of diagrams including system block diagrams, schematics and flowcharts. Includes a lesson powerpoint and a word document worksheet. Recommend use of Hodder’s AQA GCSE (9-1) Engineering Textbook (page numbers reference included in resources) and/or Revision Notes. Alternatively, the internet may be used. You are welcome to add further images/clips and pages to these powerpoints to enhance student engagement.

One lesson that introduces students to simple gear train calculations with number of driven and driver teeth, gear ratios and gear rotation speeds. Lesson includes two powerpoints - one with answers and the other without. Students will be able to develop knowledge of this topic and embed their learning through completing the worksheet powerpoint questions. Recommend use of Hodder’s AQA GCSE (9-1) Engineering Textbook and/or Revision Notes. Alternatively, the internet may be used. Also recommend using Numeracy in Engineering worksheets by Attainment in Education to get ready for the various calculation questions. You are welcome to add further images/clips and pages to these powerpoints to enhance student engagement.

One lesson that introduces students to different classes of levers and types of linkages and their associated calculations within mechanical systems section of GCSE Engineering. Includes two powerpoint lessons - one with answers and the other without. Students will be able to develop knowledge of this topic and embed their learning through completing the worksheet powerpoint questions. Recommend use of Hodder’s AQA GCSE (9-1) Engineering Textbook and/or Revision Notes. Alternatively, the internet may be used. Also recommend using Numeracy in Engineering worksheets by Attainment in Education to get ready for the various calculation questions. You are welcome to add further images/clips and pages to these powerpoints to enhance student engagement.

One lesson that teaches how to carry out calculations with sprockets and chains, relating to number of teeth, gear ratios and input/output rotational speeds. Lesson includes two powerpoints - one with answers and the other without. Students will be able to develop knowledge of this topic and embed their learning through completing the worksheet powerpoint questions. Recommend use of Hodder’s AQA GCSE (9-1) Engineering Textbook and/or Revision Notes. Alternatively, the internet may be used. Also recommend using Numeracy in Engineering worksheets by Attainment in Education to get ready for the various calculation questions. You are welcome to add further images/clips and pages to these powerpoints to enhance student engagement.

One powerpoint lesson to cover aerodynamics to the level described in the AQA GCSE (9-1) Engineering specification. Includes starter on prior topics, instructions for student activities and exam practice questions to embed learning. Optional paper aeroplane homework activity suggested. Recommend use of Hodder’s AQA GCSE (9-1) Engineering textbook and/or revision notes. You’re welcome to embellish with further images, etc to enhance student engagement.

Resource contains 6 interim tests for the AQA GCSE (9-1) Engineering course. They are presented in the form of word documents along with instructional answer powerpoints to facilitate peer assessment. The tests are devised to cover the latest delivered specification content along with revisiting aspects of previous learning. Included are often more than one version of the test. The tests are question papers and students can produce their answers on paper, or these could be adapted into question & answer booklets. Though these are based upon a 3 year KS4 course, you are welcome to mix and match the tests/questions to devise your own that are appropriate to the schedule of your particular scheme of learning.

One lesson on the Impact of Modern Technologies designed to be carried out in conjunction with Hodder’s AQA GCSE (9-1) Engineering Textbook and/or Revision Notes. Lesson includes a powerpoint (with useful video links) and a student worksheet. Students will be able to develop knowledge of new and emerging technologies, automation, the internet of things, the impact of new technologies on society, industry and the economy through completing the worksheet and plenary exam style questions on the powerpoint. Recommend use of Hodder’s AQA GCSE (9-1) Engineering Textbook and/or Revision Notes. Alternatively, the internet may be used, e.g BBC bitesize or technologystudent.

One complete lesson on Pneumatic Systems that will develop students’ understanding of what they need for this course through a powerpoint lesson and also a worksheet to further embed their knowledge. The powerpoint slide show can be used to animate the actions of the three essential pneumatic systems and really help understand what is happening in the schematic diagram. There are also some exam style questions for students to demonstrate their understanding. Recommend use of Hodder’s AQA GCSE (9-1) Engineering Textbook and/or Revision Notes. Alternatively, the internet may be used, e.g BBC bitesize. Recommend use of Numeracy in Engineering worksheets from Attainment in Education.

One or two lessons that introduce students to structural systems that include space frames, monocoque, semi-monocoque. It discusses triangulation and forces acting in frame structures. There is also an optional bridge building practical challenge that can be completed over two or three lessons. Includes one powerpoint lesson and a word worksheet - plus answers. Students will be able to develop knowledge of this topic and embed their learning through completing the worksheet word document questions. Recommend use of Hodder’s AQA GCSE (9-1) Engineering Textbook (page numbers reference included in resources) and/or Revision Notes. Alternatively, the internet may be used. You are welcome to add further images/clips and pages to these powerpoints to enhance student engagement.

One or two lessons that includes one powerpoint lesson and two worksheets. The powerpoint takes students through all the input, process and output electronic components they need to know about for the AQA GCSE course in Engineering. The two worksheets will allow students to learn the components different symbols and functions, and prepare them well for the exam. Recommend use of Hodder’s AQA GCSE (9-1) Engineering Textbook and/or Revision Notes. Alternatively, the internet may be used, e.g BBC bitesize. (Images of components taken from Rapid Electronics website)