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Resourceful Mind

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Welcome to Resourceful Mind! Through my extensive experience in teaching design, engineering, graphics, food and textiles, I've developed resources that make topics easy to understand. My materials include clear visuals, simple explanations, and engaging tasks to reinforce learning and support learners.

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Welcome to Resourceful Mind! Through my extensive experience in teaching design, engineering, graphics, food and textiles, I've developed resources that make topics easy to understand. My materials include clear visuals, simple explanations, and engaging tasks to reinforce learning and support learners.
DT Project Home Based Learning - Toothbrush Design
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DT Project Home Based Learning - Toothbrush Design

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This is a 10 hour project I created for pupils who are isolating or working from home during the Covid pandemic. The premis of the project is to consider how design can have a positive impact on others. Pupils are expected to complete the project through independent learning were teacher support is not available. In this project pupils will consider how they can design a product for someone with arthritis. They will look at existing products, carry out some research, create designs on paper and through tinkercad. They will model their designs using home made playdough and create a final pitch. The project is designed so that their is some guidance on what the pupils need to learn or be able to achieve, links to internet resources to help them complete tasks and upload or provide evidance. I use Google classroom to provide pupils with their own copy but you may want to adapt if pupils require paper copies.
Home Based Learning Activity/project: Wood Craft and Planning
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Home Based Learning Activity/project: Wood Craft and Planning

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A 4 hour learning activity/project that encourages independent learning to meet set outcomes. This activity was developed as a short project based learning activity to compliment the work that the pupils do in school. There are 5 milestones for the pupils to complete using the resources provided to answer a driving question. Driving Question When making a product for someone how do you know which materials are the most suitable, which size of material to order and what the cost will be? How can you ensure you are not left out of pocket after charging the customer? In the resource you will find an overview sheet and 5 suitable resource sheets to help pupils complete the desired outcomes. Description of Project Whether you are a builder, carpenter, roofer, painter you will always need to buy the materials you need to make a product. Sometimes you are making a product to sell or providing a service and you will not want to be out of pocket. Whenever you plan to make a product at home or in work you will need to know how much material you will need to make the product. If you order too little or the wrong size you will not be able to make the product. If you order too much you will be left with waste and will end up costing you more. Before you start to make, you should plan out the exact size and quantity of a material you need and which stock form you need to order to get the shapes you need. You should then budget your product to make sure you can afford to make it or too calculate the cost of the product to enable you to make a profit Wooden Table You have been approached by a customer to make this simple coffee table and has given you a budget of £100. Before you make it you will need to work out which material would be the most suitable, how much material you need, what stock form you need to order. Then you will have to calculate how much it will cost to make to make sure it is profitable for you to make it within the budget. Man does not work for free!
Globalisation
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Globalisation

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Lesson on globalisation I made for WJEC Design and Technology but could be used for business studies or Geography. Includes Starter Introduction Discussion Video link 60 word summary Thought provoking images Mini Review Exit Card
World Cup Quiz
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World Cup Quiz

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5 round World cup Quiz Emoji Challenge Flags Guess the year Spot the ball Bonus Questions (Editable)
Introduction to extrusion
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Introduction to extrusion

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Introduction to extrusion for the lesson after introduction to injection molding. Starter Lesson objectives Video link Animated process Advantages and disadvantages Task Mini Review Exit ticket
Effects of emerging technology Product Design
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Effects of emerging technology Product Design

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One of lesson explaining the effects of emerging technology. The lesson helps students identify the positive and negative effects and the prepares them for GCSE exam questions. The lesson contains exam style questions and explains how to access the low and high marks. Contains Starter Main lesson 2 Tasks Exam question mark breakdown 6 exam questions from 1 - 6 marks Exit card Follows on from emerging technology lesson on technology push, market pull and consumer choice.
Hospitality and Catering: Positive and negative uses of media
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Hospitality and Catering: Positive and negative uses of media

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In this lesson , students explore various media types (print, digital, broadcast) and their role in promoting restaurants. They evaluate the positive and negative impacts of media on society and learn competitive marketing strategies, such as special offers and events. The final task involves pairs creating a 30-second radio advert for a new pizza restaurant, using key promotional techniques. Through discussions, group work, and creative tasks, students reflect on how media and marketing influence customer engagement and business success. Starter activity - Spot the difference Learning objectives and outcomes Tasks Reviews Plenary 60 Minute lesson
Student Voice Election Assembly
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Student Voice Election Assembly

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An assembly presentation you could use before a Student council Election Discuss the election process, why your voice is important and the roles of a student council
Homophone: There, their, They're, were, wear, where, we're
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Homophone: There, their, They're, were, wear, where, we're

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Lesson: Homophones - There, Their, They’re, Were, Where, Wear, and We’re Learning Objective: By the end of the lesson, students will understand the correct usage of the homophones There, Their, They’re, Were, Where, Wear, and We’re. They will be able to confidently identify and apply these words in sentences, recognizing their different meanings and contexts. Lesson Overview: This lesson introduces students to commonly confused homophones—There, Their, They’re, Were, Where, Wear, and We’re. Through engaging activities, including fill-in-the-blank exercises, rap-style puzzles, and group discussions, students will explore how these words differ in meaning and usage. The lesson will begin with a clear explanation of each word’s definition, followed by interactive practice. The session will conclude with a creative writing task, where students use these homophones correctly in short stories, sentences, or lyrics. Learning Outcomes: Students will be able to define the homophones There, Their, They’re, Were, Where, Wear, and We’re. Students will be able to identify the correct homophone in context. Students will use the homophones accurately in both written and spoken tasks. Students will demonstrate their understanding by completing creative and structured exercises using the correct form of the homophones.
Hospitality and Catering: Personal Attributes, Qualifications, and Experience
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Hospitality and Catering: Personal Attributes, Qualifications, and Experience

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Lesson Overview: This Year 10 Hospitality and Catering lesson focuses on helping students understand the essential personal attributes, qualifications, and experiences needed for success in the hospitality industry. Students will explore key attributes such as teamwork, communication, adaptability, customer service, and punctuality, as well as how gaining relevant qualifications and hands-on experience through internships or part-time work can lead to better job prospects and career progression. Lesson Objective: Students will identify and explain the importance of personal attributes, qualifications, and experience in hospitality and catering, and understand how these elements contribute to employability and career advancement. Learning Outcomes: All students will be able to identify basic personal attributes and qualifications required for hospitality roles. Most students will explain how personal attributes, qualifications, and experience affect employability and career progression. Some students will evaluate the significance of these factors in different hospitality roles. Lesson Resources Provided: Introduction: A matching activity where students pair personal attributes (e.g., teamwork, adaptability) with various hospitality roles (e.g., waiter, hotel manager). Scaffolding Information: Key points covering the importance of personal attributes, specific qualifications, and relevant industry experience. Mini Review Task: “Rank the Importance” task where students rank personal attributes, qualifications, and experience in order of importance for a chosen hospitality role. Main Task: Job advertisement creation, where students write job ads for different roles, including the required personal attributes, qualifications, and experience. Plenary Discussion: Class discussion on what makes them the “perfect candidate” for a hospitality role, summarizing the key attributes and qualifications discussed in the lesson. Assessment Questions: A set of 6 questions targeting different levels of understanding (easy, medium, hard) to assess student comprehension of the lesson material. Visual Aids and Illustrations: Images representing personal attributes like teamwork, punctuality, communication skills, adaptability, customer service, and industry-related qualifications. Key Topics Covered: The role of personal attributes (e.g., teamwork, punctuality, communication) in hospitality Industry-specific qualifications and their impact on job prospects The importance of gaining hands-on experience through internships, part-time jobs, and volunteering How experience, skills, and qualifications together lead to employability and career advancement Estimated Duration: 1 hour This lesson includes engaging activities, visual aids, and differentiated tasks to ensure all students can grasp the concepts, making it suitable for a diverse range of learners in Year 10 Hospitality and Catering.
Food Provenance - Hospitality and Catering
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Food Provenance - Hospitality and Catering

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This lesson introduces students to the concept of using local produce, focusing on how it supports the environment and the local economy. Students will explore the benefits, such as reduced food miles, sustainability, and support for local farmers, while also considering the challenges of relying solely on local food sources, such as limited variety and seasonal availability. The lesson includes: PowerPoint Presentations: Clear visual explanations and key points on food provenance and sustainability. Video Resources: Engaging visual content to illustrate examples of local food production and its impact. Mini Reviews: Short, focused assessments to check for student understanding after key sections of the lesson. Interactive Tasks: Group activities that encourage collaboration and hands-on learning, such as designing a soup using local produce. Challenge Sheets: Stretch-it questions to encourage deeper thinking, including support materials to guide students through more complex concepts. Final Review and Reflection: A class discussion to consolidate learning and reflect on how students can apply their knowledge in their daily food choices. This resource is ideal for a Key Stage 4 class in Hospitality and Catering, Food Technology, or Geography, and includes everything needed to engage students in the importance of local, sustainable food choices. Please leave a review if you have purchased