Theory powerpoint on production aids, including templates, jigs and formers. Lesson completes with quick check questions and a applied maths task.

Worksheet (double sided A4) walks you through an investigation into the scientific principles of helicopters. It keeps it simple, but is a good first example of iterative design and performance improvement. Also needed: a small dowel or sharpened square stick (could even be a pencil); pencil sharpener; a small strip of plastic - vacuum forming plastic is perfect (HIPS), or even a sliced up milk bottle, and a hole punch. I have used this for transition day activity (year 6/7) for years and lasts around 40-60 minutes. Could be stretched to an hour. Could be used in KS3 too.

A modern take on a classic woodwork project, creating a laminated curved lid pine box. This is a sequence of 7 lessons, each 2 hours long, with full powerpoint to accompany all learning. The lessons have a work booklet to complete, and also a modified version for SEND students. All resources are FULLY EDITABLE, in word or powerpoint format. You will need to install the font ‘Drafting’ (free download from dafont) There are extra step by step guide sheets to help too. Materials needed: 2 of 210mm x 70mm x 15mm pine, flexi/aero/bendy ply sheet and some thin normal ply. Outcomes are great, and there is significant learning throughout.

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 30 slide powerpoint covering all core knowledge required under this topic for AQA Design & Technology - Alevel. Slides include… Production levels Historical context Industrial Revolution Production Lines Batch/Mass/LineOne-off/Bespoke etc. all clarified. Lean/QRM/UPS/Vertical/Kaizen etc. There is a task to do in within the lesson and then a homework exam question with answers.

A 26 slide powerpoint covering all core knowledge required under this topic for AQA Design & Technology - Alevel. Slides include… Recall activity and starter question (on whiteboards) BSI ISO CE UKCA RoHS WEEE Battery Directive Polymer Codes etc. Exam questions conclude.

Powerpoint written to support the understanding of manufacturing efficiencies, particularly: Modify designs to make them more efficient to manufacture, including: Why and how you would reduce the number of manufacturing processes to make a product How choice of materials affects the use, care and disposal of products Application of the six Rs of sustainability Product maintenance (fixings, parts, and even software) An 18 slide powerpoint, with a mixture of theory, tasks and youtube links as relevant. ** Now updated to widescreen format! (October 2024)

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

Enclosed in this pack are three resources for distribution. Parental/Student focussed help sheet for installing the classroom app, and accessing via the web (you will need to personalise some elements of this to your own school, but will save you hours!) Teacher’s help sheet as to the best ways of accessing and using Google Meets. A teacher’s help sheet for making more efficient use of assessment within Google Classroom (such as rubrics, voice dictation and such). All have been used for a few months, and have had positive feedback.

A two page document for staff including editable versions to make it bespoke to your school situation. Page 1 - Refelction on what was covered last year against key points. Page 2 - Planning (or re-planning) owing to interuption to learning.

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.

Two person pencil and paper game - battleships! A playing sheet for each player is included on a single sheet of A4, making it very economical for printing & photocopying. The player sheet folds up, to stop naughty cheats! Editable version included (powerpoint)