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 KS3 project designed to be an induction year 7 project for all students. A ‘Baseline Test’ if you wish through practical means. Includes all presentations, booklet and scheme of learning mapped to PoS. Main focus of students: 1 - Introduction (and infographics) 2 - Sketching with crating 3 - Sketching with primitives 4 - Isometric Drawings 5 - Rendering in pastel with templates 6 - Moodboards and designer influences 7 - Pulling it all together. 8 - Foam Modelling 9 - More Foam Modelling 10 - 2 Point Perspective & Evaluations Editable powerpoints, and booklet enclosed (including differentiated version). Video on pastel rendering included. Drawing examples (not essential) are made in ‘artrage’.

A KS3 project for either year 7 or year 8, with all presentations, booklet (including differentiated version) and scheme of learning mapped to PoS. Main focus of students: 1 - Investigate structure theory (tension / compression) through practical means and associated theory (CAD files included). 2 - Investigate material properties (wood, metal, composites). 3 - Design and then develop a small building for a school site (a stand alone study space). Initially individually, and then develop CAD models and card models as a small group. 3 - Present concept to rest of group, including ‘observation cards’ for presentations. Editable powerpoints and booklet enclosed.

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 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)

A 34 slide powerpoint covering all core knowledge required under this topic for AQA Design & Technology - Alevel. Slides include… Starter question on mini whiteboards - spaced retrieval. • press forming • spinning • cupping • deep drawing • forging • drop forging • bending • rolling • casting: • sand casting • die casting • investment casting • low temperature casting (pewter). • metal inert gas (MIG) welding • tungsten inert gas (TIG) welding • spot welding • oxy-acetylene welding • soldering (soft and hard) • brazing • riveting • temporary joining methods and fasteners: • self tapping screws • machine screws • nuts and bolts. • milling • turning • flame cutting • plasma cutting • laser cutting • punching/stamping. 3 exam questions are included.

Powerpoint designed to cover the required theory for IP within A-level D&T. Patents Registered Designs Copyright Trademarks Combinations How to apply & examples 13 slides - lesson includes spaced retrieval / starter and consolidation activities.

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

Imagine that you have had a power cut at home and in your local area. Imagine that the power cut has lasted a number of days and you don’t know when the electricity is going to be reconnected. Imagine that cells (batteries) had not yet been invented. What would life be like? Work sheet can be printed double sided on A4, and will fill around an hour and a half to two hours.

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 set of 14 powerpoint slides, to be used as a ‘landing’ or ‘holding’ page for GCSE D&T lessons, while a group arrives online. Essentially, start your meeting, start the presentation, and leave it full screen while the children enter. Each slide will take around 5 minutes for them to complete individually. They are framed whereby they can compose their answers in the chat function, and are not to hit send until asked. Topics cover a variety of theory from across the subject, and each slide has a moving gif image to engage.

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.