A collection of high-quality worksheets for teachers and students of STEM subjects. Each worksheet can form all, or part of a lesson and can also be used as a homework or revision aid. The landscape orientation provides a visual overview of the topic with clear explanations, retrieval questions and fun activities.
A collection of high-quality worksheets for teachers and students of STEM subjects. Each worksheet can form all, or part of a lesson and can also be used as a homework or revision aid. The landscape orientation provides a visual overview of the topic with clear explanations, retrieval questions and fun activities.
Worksheet 1 of 6.
Purchase as a complete 6 pack (Materials and Manufacturing 6 pack) and pay only £3.80 per Worksheet (a huge 20 % discount).
Content
Increase students understanding of material properties in relation to wood, metal and plastic.
-Woods (Natural and Manmade)
-Metals (Ferrous and Non-ferrous)
-Plastics (Thermoplastics)
The following properties are explained:
-Strength (Compressive and Tensile)
-Toughness
-Hardness
-Density
-Conductivity
Ideal for students in upper KS3 or for GCSE revision.
Clear and concise worksheet for an individual stand-alone lesson but ideal as part of a series of 6 worksheets to encourage progression, connected learning and culminating in a summative assessment.
This worksheet is designed to be used in landscape orientation and can be printed in A4 format but A3 is advised for the maximum learning experience of the student.
Introduce students to the Cam and Follower mechanism with this A3 double-sided worksheet.
Eccentric, Pear, Heart and Snail cam.
Flat, Roller and Knife follower.
Cam cycle (rise, fall, dwell).
Position of cam and follower according to dimensions and angle of rotation.
This worksheet is designed to be used in landscape orientation and must be printed in A3 format to answer Question 7 (students will also require a ruler and compass to complete Question 7).
Introduce students to Levers and Classes of Lever with this double sided A3 worksheet.
Levers and their application.
Mechanical advantage.
Class of Lever (Load, Effort and Fulcrum)
This worksheet is designed to be used in landscape orientation and can be printed in A4 format but A3 is advised for the maximum learning experience of the student.
A3 worksheet describing the properties of plastic. Children learn about themoplastics, thermoset plastics, methods of thermoforming and must describe the vacuum forming process.
This worksheet is designed to be used in landscape orientation and can be printed in A4 format but A3 is advised for the maximum learning experience of the student.
Explore metal and its key properties with this jumbo-sized, double-sided worksheet.
Brief introduction to metals including:
The value of metal for early civilisation and modern society.
Mining and Smelting (environmental impact).
Focused content:
Key Properties of commonly used metals.
Ferrous and non-ferrous metals.
Alloys and their benefits.
Application and common stock profiles of metals.
Recommended for upper KS3 and GCSE
This worksheet is designed to be used in landscape orientation and can be printed in A4 format but A3 is advised for the maximum learning experience of the student.
6 double-sided A3-sized worksheets for practical knowledge and understanding of Materials and Manufacturing.
This set of six worksheets focuses on Wood, Metal and Plastic and their use in the workshop, leading to a summative exam to help reinforce knowledge and measure student progress.
Ideal for upper KS3 or as revision for GCSE.
Recommended teaching order.
Materials and their properties
Wood and Woodworking
Metal and Metal Working
Plastic and Thermoforming
Manufacturing
Materials and Manufacturing Exam.
6 jumbo sized worksheets for less than the price of 5 (save 20%).
These worksheets are designed to be used in landscape orientation and can be printed in A4 format but A3 is advised for the maximum learning experience of the student.
Introduce students to natural and man-made wood with this double-sided jumbo sized A3 worksheet.
Recommended for upper KS3 and GCSE
Wood and its application.
Hardwoods and Softwoods explained.
Crosswords
Engineered woods (Plywood, Chipboard and MDF).
Questions on key differences between wood types, properties, veneers, environmental impact etc.
This worksheet is designed in landscape format and can be printed in A4 but A3 is strongly recommended for the maximum learning experience of the student.
6 Multiple Choice Topics covering a wide range of areas in design and manufacture.
Design Process
Materials
Tools and Equipment
Manufacturing Processes
Mechanisms
Electronics
Each Resource is a one-page, single-sided PDF, containing 25 multiple choice questions that can be used as a quick test or revision exercise.
Questions are succinct and carefully worded to help students understand and retain key terms.
Students enjoy these short exercises (especially self-marking and totalling their scores).
Aimed at upper KS3 and equally practical for GCSE level.
A3 Worksheet which allows student to understand a working drawing, dimensions and elevation.
Student must add dimensions to working drawings of a desk and stool as well as answer questions on materials and tolerances.
Suitable for GCSE.
Explore Plastic and Microplastic Ocean Pollution with this jumbo-sized, double-sided A3 worksheet.
Focused content:
-Plastic pollution in our oceans and their inability to biodegrade.
-Risk to marine life (ingestion and entrapment).
-Microplastics (microbeads and microfibres) and their sources (packaging, cosmetics, clothes and tyres).
-Preventing plastic pollution (laws, new technology and individual responsibility).
Ideal worksheet to inspire class debate and filled with fun illustrations.
Recommended for KS3.
This worksheet is designed to be used in landscape orientation and can be printed in A4 format but A3 is advised for the maximum learning experience of the student.
6 double sided A3 sized worksheets introducing students to electricity, basic electronic components and circuits.
Electricity
Electronic components
Electronic circuits
LED
Resistors (colour code)
Exam
Worksheets contain clear explanations of electronic concepts including the following components and symbols…
Battery, light bulb, LED, motor, switches, buzzer, resistors and Printed Circuit Boards (soldering).
Exam style questions are used to reinforce learning.
Excellent introduction to electronics at KS3 but worksheets also provide valuable revision even at GCSE level.
NB: print in A4 or A3 (preferred format).
6 jumbo sized worksheets for the price of 5.
Quick 25 question multiple choice test on basic electronics aimed at Year 9 but suitable for any KS3 class.
Great as a test or revision task, especially to improve class focus and attention.
NB: this is a single-page, single-sided PDF.
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Introduce students to the Mechanisms with this double sided jumbo sized A3 worksheet.
Levers
Linkages
Gear
Pulley and Belt
Chain and Sprocket
Cam and Follower
This worksheet is designed to be used in landscape orientation and can be printed in A4 format but A3 is advised for the maximum learning experience of the student.
6 double sided A3 sized worksheets introducing students to mechanisms.
(1) Simple Machines (Types of Motion)
(2) Mechanisms
(3) Levers
(4) Gears (Gear Ratio)
(5) Pulley and Belt
(6) Mechanisms Exam
NB: print in A4 or A3 (preferred format).
6 jumbo sized worksheets for the price of 5.
Introduce students to Electronic Circuits with this double-sided jumbo sized A3 worksheet.
Identify symbols and draw circuit diagrams (battery, push switch, toggle switch, bulb, buzzer, motor, led, resistor).
Short explanation of a Printed Circuit Board (PCB) followed by questions.
Complete diagram of PCB / Soldering.
Crossword
This worksheet is designed to be used in landscape orientation and can be printed in A4 format but A3 is advised for the maximum learning experience of the student.
Buy as a bundle of 6 jumbo sized worksheets to save 15% (ELECTRICITY and ELECTRONICS)
Activity worksheet explaining the properties and everyday application of plastics, how they are grouped and environmental issues. Excellent for upper Key Stage 3 or GCSE.
-Thermoplastics and Thermosetting plastics explained (Acrylic, Polystyrene, -Epoxy Resin etc.)
-Fibre Reinforced Plastics (Fibreglass and Carbon Fibre)
-Biodegradable Plastics (Polylactic Acid)
This worksheet is designed to be used in landscape orientation and can be printed in A4 format but A3 is advised for the maximum learning experience of the student.
Give students an excellent understanding of the Pillar Drill and prepare them for exam questions on this widely used workshop machine.
Pillar Drill and its features.
Health and Safety.
Marking out and drilling holes.
Types of holes (pilot, clearance and countersink).
Types of screws (woodscrew, self-tapping screw, machine screw, nut/bolt)
NB: Some practical experience of using a Pillar Drill is advised prior to engagement with this worksheet.
This worksheet is designed to be used in landscape orientation and can be printed in A4 format but A3 is advised for the maximum learning experience of the student.
Introduce students to Electronic Components with this double-sided jumbo sized A3 worksheet.
Students begin by reading explanations of battery, light bulb, buzzer, motor, LED, switch, resistor and PCB (Printed Circuit Board).
Worksheet activities include:
Sketching out component symbols
A true or false exercise
Crossword
This worksheet is designed to be used in landscape orientation and can be printed in A4 format but A3 is advised for the maximum learning experience of the student.
Buy as a bundle of 6 jumbo sized worksheets to save 15% (ELECTRICITY and ELECTRONICS)
Design and Technology practice questions aimed at Year 7 students or as general revision at KS3. Also ideal for cover classes or as a homework.
This worksheet is designed to be used in landscape orientation and can be printed in A4 format but A3 is advised for the maximum learning experience of the student.
Short explanation of electrical energy, electrons, conductors, insulators and questions.
Unscramble words to reveal eight methods of generating electricity.
Complete missing words on Electrical safety.
Crossword.
This worksheet is designed to be used in landscape orientation and can be printed in A4 format but A3 is advised for the maximum learning experience of the student.