This resource covers types of metals, ferrous and non-ferrous, and alloys for GCSE D&T or perhaps KS3. This comprises an A3 worksheet and an A5 Learning check sheet. this sheet was created as an introduction to metals for GCSE D&T and to complement my YouTube clip " Types of Metals" the seven minute clip contains all you need to complete the sheet. This could be set as home learning if a link to the clip could be provided for students.

GCSE Design and Technology NEA Front Sheet for AQA This A3 frontsheet is used in the front of student folders to track progress through the NEA coursework. It also allows feedback to students in line with the exam boards guidelines. I created this for the AQA D&T NEA but it might work with other Exam boards.

Lean manufacturing and Jit for GCSE Design and Technology. This includes an A3 student worksheet, an A5 learning review sheet with GCSE style questions on lean manufacturing and JiT. There is also a link to a 5 min Youtube Clip on my Channel "Mr Ridley’s Design and Technology. In addition there is a 5 min walkthrough of the learning review on Youtube.

Product Analysis Exam type questions for A Level Product Design Lemon Juicers This resource is a longer response type of A level Product Design question, This question is about looking at two contrasting products and comparing them in terms of materials and processes used for manufacture. This question also has links to the work of Philippe Starck and postmodern design. When answering this type of question many students, despite producing paragraphs of text fail to gain the full mark available for the question. This consists of two A3 sheets one is a question sheet and the second contains full marking guidance from the examiner, for the exam. This then enables students to complete the question and then ideally peer mark the response. These sheets would be ideal for a stand alone a level question or as a revision or exam practice task.

This is two A level Product design questions, featuring questions around the subject of Bio-polymers, the topical subject has appeared more frequently recently. This consists of thee A3 sheets one is a question sheet with two longer format questions and the other two sheets contain full marking guidance and tips from the examiner. This then enables students to complete the questions and then ideally peer mark the response. These sheets would be ideal for a stand alone A level question or as revision work.

An set of teaching materials for a complete lesson that investigate the function and sustainability of packaging by making comparisons between two different types of packaging available for clothes washing pods. the sheets contain GCSE style questions relating to the properties of materials and sustainability. This sheet is supported by a YouTube walkthrough of questions and also a clip explaining the packaging of detergent pods. the main sheet is supplied in A3 or A4 format. there is an additional learning check sheet with two sheets on an A4 sheet, which can be used to check unterstaning the following lesson. These clips are also available on my Youtube channel; Mr Ridley’s Design and Technology

Three A3 sheets that covers most aspects of plastics for GCSE Design and Technology. These would also be suitable for GCSE engineering or product design students. These sheets comprise mostly of GCSE style questions and are supported by dedicated clips on my YouTube channel “Mr Ridley’s Design and Technology”. These may also be useful for A level product design students to enable them to revisit the subject of plastics. These sheets would also be useful if you wished to compile your own bespoke exam paper for these subject areas.

Composite Materails GCSE D&T Question and Walkthrough A GCSE Design and Technology questions on Composite materials, complete with Youtube walkthrough . A4 GCSE type questions and an A5 learning check to use in a subsequent lesson. This is supported by a short walkthrough clip on my Youtube Channel. This would also be of some use for A level product design students.

Here is a home learning task for students to complete to consolidate their understanding of the process of the conversion of timber. This is a is required for all of the GCSE D&T specifications. this consists of an A3 homework sheet and also an additional A5 support sheet, I have also included the support sheet as an A4 sheet which could be used as part of an accompanying lesson. This is also supported by a dedicated YouTube clip. This includes A3 home learning sheet A4 support sheet 2XA5 version of support sheet

This resource covers types of production Mass/Batch /One off , for GCSE D&T or perhaps KS3. This comprises an A3 worksheet a A5 Learning check sheet. and an A4 revision question sheet. this sheet was created to Introduce types of production for GCSE D&T. there is a YouTube clip " Methods of production" and also a walkthough clip for the A5 Learning check clip.

**Sustainability and the Six R’s for KS3 ** Two worksheets and a lesson starter activity for a single KS3 lesson that covers Sustanable design ansnd the six R’s. These worksheets can be used together with Clips on my Youtube channel . There is a clip explaining the two toothbrushes and also a more general clip expilaining the six R’s. I would suggest starting the lesson off with the Six R’s cilp and completing the starter activity. Then watch the toothbrush comparison and complete the worksheet.

This resource covers GCSE type questions around the subject of the properties of metals These Metal properties questions are featured in GCSE Design and Technology, Product Design and GCSE Engineering papers, so these worksheets would be suitable for students sitting any one of these. As usual my worksheets are supported by YouTube clips. I have included a question walkthrough for some of the main questions, these walkthroughs allow students to follow a structured approach to dealing with these type of questions. I have also linked a clips describing the main properties of metals What’s included; One A3 sheet featuring question relating to the properties of metals One A4 sheet (2xA5) learning review sheets on the properties of metals

Consumer Safety - A level Product Design Exam Type Question This resource is a longer response type of A level Product design question, This question relates to consumer safety features of the UK three pin electrical plug. When answering this type of question many students, despite producing paragraphs of text fail to gain the full mark available for the question. This consists of two A3 sheets one is a question sheet and the second contains full marking guidance from the examiner, for the exam. This then enables students to complete the question and then ideally peer mark the response. These sheets would be ideal for a stand alone a level question or as cover work.

This resource is a longer response type of A level Product design question, that many students, despite producing paragraphs of text fail to maximise marks the full mark available. This consists of two A3 sheets one is a question sheet and the second contains full marking guidance from the examiner, for the product analysis of the two kettles. This then enables students to complete the question and then ideally peer mark the response. These sheets would be ideal for a stand alone a level question or as cover work.

These are a set of sheets which give detailed instructions and coloured parts which allow students to manufacture a range of battle damaged Warhammer 40K buildings in a few simple stages. This resource comprises three A3 paper building templates and an A4 sheet of propaganda posters. These sheets are supported buy a step by step guide to construction which is available to watch on my YouTube channel. I created these to use with a KS3 Warhammer club but they could be used as a standalone D&T Graphics project perhaps for KS3, there are three building parts to make all of which can be combined to make a 40K cityscape. The three sheets start with a vey basic build progressing to sheet three which is more challenging. instructional Youtube clip avalable

A home learning resource for GCSE D&T involving a brands investigation. This is a major home learning task that covers brands , typically this could be set over a half term as a longer home learning task. This then covers this area which is a GCSE requirement in all GCSE D&T specifications. Included is an A3 worksheet and a copy of an exemplar completed task. This clip is also available on my YouTube channel

This sheet covers the use of standard components for GCSE Design and Technology . It is supported by a 5 minute YouTube clip. the clip explains standard components an their use . Was created for AQA D&T but standard components feature in the other D&T Specifications also. Youtube clip mentions slowing of globaliation post covid. this may also be used for AS product Design. For more information see my YouTube channel - Mr Ridley’s Design and Technology.

A level Product Design Modeling and Prototyping Exam Type questions These sheets is about modeling and prototyping. This resource consists of three A3 sheets , with two exam type questions and two sheets of very comprehensive mark schemes which relate to the two questions. These are exam type questions that relate to designers and how they communicate their ideas to stakeholders such as clients. Although the two questions on this sheet paper similar at first glance they both require completely different answers. students can answer questions and use the mark schemes to mark and amend their answers.

This is a 12 page support booklet guides students through the first 6 sheets of the GCSE D&T NEA. Using this booklet enables students to prepare for each sheet of section AO1 of the Coursework folio. I find this is very useful to ensure that students are adequately pre-prepared before they access computers especially if computer access is limited. These booklets can be also used to support home learning and preparation for completing NEA sheets. There is also a checklist for sheets 1-6. I have also added an additional blank front sheet if you would like to add your own instructions.

This resource covers GCSE type questions around the subject of metal processes. It includes methods of joining metals, finish metals and a link to offshore manufacture with a mixed question which is typical of all exam boards. These Metal processes questions are featured in GCSE Design and Technology, Product design and GCSE Engineering papers, so these worksheets would be suitable for students sitting any one of these. As usual my worksheets are supported by YouTube clips. I have included a question walkthrough for some of the main questions, these walkthroughs allow students to follow a structured approach to dealing with these type of questions. I have also linked a subject knowledge clip on poprivieting which is featured on the worksheet. What’s included; A3 sheet Metal processes. A4 Learning Review sheet (2X A5) Metal processes