Provided free as a sample of what my project packs are like. All I ask is that you drop a review back as to what you think of the resource. If you like it, and my style, please have a look at my other materials. This does NOT have editable booklets, nor assessment sheets, but does include all (editable) powerpoints, along with schemes of learning etc. A version of this with editable files is available through my shop for a few pounds. You will need to install the font ‘Drafting’ (free download from dafont) 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. 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.

COSHH Cupboard Sign

A 17 slide powerpoint covering all core knowledge required under this topic for AQA Design & Technology - Alevel. Slides include… Starter question on mini whiteboards - spaced retrieval Polymers & codes Vac forming Thermoforming Line bending Injection moulding Extrusion Blow moulding (HQ & LQ) Compression moulding Rotational Moulding Laminating Calendering Exam questions. A couple of external inks to Focus software are included on key slides (but you would need a subscription for them to work). They aren’t essential to the slides/lesson, just complimentary resources.

A 29 slide powerpoint covering all core knowledge required under this topic for AQA Design & Technology - Alevel. Slides include… Wood sourcing (worldwide) Hardwoods/Softwoods Growth / Grain Deforestation FSC Conversion (planking) Logging Heli-logging / feller-buncher Seasoning Planing Manmade & engineering timbers Various tools for working Knockdown Fittings Exam question.

A 12 slide powerpoint covering all core knowledge required under this topic for AQA Design & Technology - Alevel. Slides include… Recall activity and starter question (on whiteboards) Definitions and legislation - HSWA, COSHH (inc. symbols), HSE PPE. Risk assessments (and how to write one) HW task focused on writing a risk assessment (applying the knowledge).

A series of 4 x A4 sheets which guide children through the design of a future product by category with some inspirational images. Each takes around a period. Great for non specialist cover.

Double sided A4 sheet which guides students through the design of a LEGO style minifigure, they then design a sustainable carton based packagaing net to sell them through. Fill a double lesson with a non specialist. Best with Year 7 and 8.

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.

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.

Powerpoint designed to cover the required theory for user centred design. A long answer exam question is included, with built in planning element. 14 slides - lesson includes recall questions (on mini whiteboards). Lesson predominantly focusses on user needs/wants, Maslo, Iterative Design Vs. UCD, and ISO 13407 There is a home learning task focussing on UCD as opposed to exam questions with this one. There is a ‘shopping trolley’ task within, where students can circulate the room reading and summarising Maslo detail on a handout.

Powerpoint designed to cover the required theory for ergonomics. A long answer exam question is included, with built in planning element. 22 slides - lesson includes recall questions (on mini whiteboards) primarily on anthropometrics and then a connect image for discussion on ergonomics.

Powerpoint designed to cover the required theory for anthropometrics. 3 exam questions are also included. 19 slides - lesson includes starter activity on measurement of a partner’s hand. This is normally my first theory lesson of the year, and teaching for a 6th form college, many of my students don’t know each other so there is a bit of ice breaking in this task too! There is also a drawing task, where they can work with a partner to discuss the variety of measurements required for a given task. No recall activity in this one (lesson 1 of the year). NB: Quite a few of these slides are imagery with a few short bullet points (most of my powerpoints have more on them) - as it’s lesson one, I’ve kept the volume of note taking also lighter, and more is delivered verbally.

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.

A KS3 project (year 8 or 9). A project written for an environment without powerpoints and interactive boards. It hangs on the initial two lessons researching into pop up mechanisms and then pop out mechanisms. Students practically manufacture a range of them, but also record and analyse the mechanisms in a work booklet. The remaining weeks focus on concept designs, then developments and a final working card. Included are all the resources (templates & handouts) along with lots of exemplars from previous students.

Every year I make a countdown calendar for year 11, which commences the day after Easter holidays (when the NEA is complete - or hopefully is!). It’s 3 sheets of A4 that I encourage them to pin up at home in the kitchen. Then I request that they answer one question every day whilst they are making their breakfast. It often inspires them to look deeper into the keywords which invariably brings about deeper revision elsewhere in their week. It’s always a success with the students. A printable PDF along with the original Powerpoint are included, so you can edit the questions. There is a theory slide in there too, (linked to the EEF research) that goes through the best revision methods in a D&T context. The questions are set up for the AQA exam, but the questions would work with any exam board!

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.

18 slide powerpoint covering all the required information about smart materials and modern materials needed for AQA Design & Technology. Powerpoint includes a maths starter and connect activity. There is also two exam style questions for consolidation and home learning. Powerpoint covers all the needed theory, and has a wide variety of images, gifs and videos too.

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

Powerpoint designed to cover the required theory for new methods of manufacture. 3 exam questions are also included. 15 slides - lesson includes maths starter, questions for show-me-tell-me boards and consolidation activity.

Double sided A4 which works in conjunction with ANY of the Richard Hammond Engineering Connections video (they are all on YouTube and last around 45 minutes). This handout encourages note making (mind map style) during the video, then guides students through first some concept designs and then a final design whereby they must apply the engineering principles covered in the film. Great for a longer cover lesson with a non specialist.