Easy to follow lesson about smart materials. Range of information card for students giving detailed information about each of the smart materials shown on the cover slide. Student worksheet for them to independently research a range of smart materials. Wide range of lessons based upon the Eduqas specification available

Homework booklet aimed at year 10 and 11 students studying GCSE Design & Technology. Range of tasks including:- 555 Astable and Monostable calculations Market Pull/ Technology Push Fossil Fuels Renewable Energy Thermoplastics and Thermosetting materials Resistor values Logic Programming with flow charts plus many more Complements the various Design Technology lessons in my shop.

A range of interactive activities intended to help students to learn how to develop a flow chart to control a Genie Microcontroller. Includes cut out flow chart commands that students should sort into the correct order and then draw in flow lines to make the project function as required. Example circuit diagrams and working flow charts also included. Examples are: Traffic Light Simulator Steady Hand Game Mood Light See more resources in my store. Like me on Facebook - ElectroNic DTTeacher

Based on the Eduqas Design Technology Specification, this resource is aimed at developing students understanding of the different types of fossil fuels and the advantages and disadvantages of each. Fully interactive this resource encourages team work to read through information cards and then interpret their findings into a list of advantages and disadvantages for each of the fossil fuels. Each slide has a full description about the suggested use. Slides are animated to add interest. Many more resources linked to the new design and technology specification to follow in the coming days and weeks.

Following on from my lesson on Fossil Fuels, this lesson explores renewable energy sources. Tarsia puzzle on fossil fuels used as a lesson starter and to recap previous lesson. Information cards provided for students about a range of renewable energy sources. Students to use post it notes to write down the advantages and disadvantages of each of the types of fuels (in groups, timed activity - suggested that each group has a different colour post-it note to ensure full participation) Animated suggested answers to be revealed after the activity then a class discussion about the answers Full instructions included on the slides. Slides animated for extra interest

Based on the Eduqas GCSE Design and Technology specification, this range of starter activities introduce some of the technical principles as described by the specification. This resource covers:- Market pull Technology Push Product Life Cycle Globalisation Consumer rights There are full instructions per slide with suggestions about how this resource can be used most effectively. There are a range of student hand-outs designed to keep activities relevant, interesting and interactive. The new far reaching design and technology specifications for GCSE students provide new challenges to teachers due to the vast range to be covered. I hope to help address these issues through my resources. Further resources linked to this course will be published over the coming days and weeks.

Easy to follow guide showing step by step how to create a circuit diagram for a lap counting circuit using Circuit Wizard from New Wave Concepts. Can be used in conjunction with the other Lap counter files in this series, or on it's own. If you enjoy using this resource please give me a positive review, thank you. You can find me on Facebook, just search for ElectroNic

The 555 timer has been the staple of Electronics projects in school and for the hobbyist for many years. Normally used in either Astable or Monostable, this 8 PIN little IC can be used in a wide range of projects. Most Electronic Products exams have had at least one question relating to the 555 timer over the years. As the Design Technology syllabus broadens to include aspects of a Design Technology specialist areas this resource explains the calculations used to calculate the frequency of the astable circuit and the time delay of the monostable circuit, as well as the Mark : Space ration calculations. Questions are included to test students knowledge.

These worksheets give students a number of hypothetical situations and they are asked to select suitable input, process and output components in order to produce the system. This activity not only teaches students about designing electronic systems using a system approach, but it also helps students to research different electronic components that they could use. This activity works well with my electronics information cards, also available from my shop.

This simple guide encourages the design of electronic circuits using the systems approach, Students select the required input, process and output components from a wide range that have been provided. Simple descriptions of the functions of the components are provided so students can select projects that will meet their requirements.

This resource provides students with a range of circuits for them to develop using Circuit Wizard, then investigate the circuit properties and answer questions about the function of the circuits. The resource helps to build a greater understanding of the function of the individualcomponents and the circuits as a whole.

This easy to follow PowerPoint presentation is suitable for teaching students about binary and logic gates. Students should gain an understanding of the binary counting system. In addition to this students will learn about the various logic gates, producing truth tables and combining logic gates.

This easy to follow guide breaks shows students how to design and program an infrared emitting circuit using the Genie CO8 microcontroller. Infrared emitters and receivers offer electronic projects a whole new dimension and students engage with this concept easily.

Based upon the Eduqas Design Technology course, the attached file is intended to be used along side my E-Textiles project, but it could be adapted as required and used as a guide and support for other projects using a sketchbook. The Example sketch book includes Task analysis, Research and Design Ideas example pages, all based around the sketch book idea. Use this on it's own, or alongside the Sketchbook guide and the Presentation Folder guide and Presentation Folder example. There is also a guide to creating a PCB using Circuit Wizard available as part of the bundle, plus a student Homework book to help the students to consolidate their learning.

Range of activities to develop students knowledge of Electronics based curriculum. Includes:- Calculating resistance Semiconductors Protective Resistors Potential Dividers Thyristors Transistors Systems Ideas/ diagrams Logic and truth tables Monostable Time Delay Calculations Astable Frequency Calculations Component Research Flow chart Symbols Vacuum Forming Blow Moulding Injection Moulding Editable document so you can add your own activates or take away unwanted tasks.

PowerPoint presentation including 51 slides with 51 circuit symbols and component names. Can be edited to include only the symbols that you wish to teach/ test students on. Can be used in a number of ways:- - As an on screen show with student individual whiteboards in order to test students knowledge - As classroom posters to prompt students regarding the various components - As a notes document so students can independently research the function of the components If you like this file please give a positive review. You can also find me on Facebook as ElectroNIc

An E-Portfolio designed to support students learning through the development of the Lap counter project. Teaches students about 555 monostable circuits, switch bounce, systems diagrams, counting circuits and more. In addition to this the portfolio includes guidance for developing a task analysis and evaluation using ACCESSFMM as a framework. This is also available as part of a bundle including a guide to develop the PCB and the circuit diagram.

This starter activity is a fun way of quizzing students on their electronics knowledge The quiz is on a PowerPoint presentation uses hyperlinks to take you to the next question if you get the answer correct and incorrect answers to a game over page. There is even a 50/50 option to take away 2 incorrect answers. This is editable so you can change the questions to suit your own means, but if you do so it is important to make sure you either edit the hyperlinks or always keep the correct answers in the same position.

This How 2 guide forms part of a complete project. Aimed at fulfilling aspects of the Eduqas Design Technology course, the project introduces the concept of E-Textiles. Students research E-Textiles and use analysis and evaluation skills. This guide is based upon Circuit Wizard by New Wave Concepts, however the guide would be helpful for a number of different circuit design programs. The PCB uses larger pads that are designed for stitching conductive thread instead of attaching normal off board components on flying leads. The first circuit uses a 555 astable circuit and a 4017 decade counter with 7 LED outputs used to produce a flashing array of lights. The second circuit is a simplified version with only 3 flashing outputs. Up to 6 LED's can be used with this circuit as more LED's can be added in parallel. There is a video showing the simulation of the working PCB. Students are always encouraged to test their PCB's before etching to avoid any wasted materials when mistakes have been made. Also included is a guide to creating a 555 astable PCB with one flashing LED (although a second can be added in parallel. Zipped file includes examples of PCBs that can be opened and used with circuit wizard so textiles students can use these PCBs without having to create them on circuit wizard first.

Based upon the Eduqas Design Technology course, the attached file is intended to be used along side my E-Textiles project, but it could be adapted as required and used as a guide and support for other projects using a sketchbook. The Example sketch book includes Task analysis, Research and Design Ideas example pages, all based around the sketch book idea. The attached guide gives students step by step instructions about what should go on the page. Use this on it's own, or alongside the Sketchbook example and the Presentation Folder guide and Presentation Folder example. There is also a guide to creating a PCB using Circuit Wizard available as part of the bundle, plus a student Homework book to help the students to consolidate their learning.