18 years teaching Design and Technology-including Product Design, Engineering, Graphics, Resistant Materials, Systems, Electronics and Textiles.
DATA Award winner, TEEP trained and PGDIP Design Education.
CAD Engineer- Solidworks trained and current user of Fusion 360 and Onshape.
18 years teaching Design and Technology-including Product Design, Engineering, Graphics, Resistant Materials, Systems, Electronics and Textiles.
DATA Award winner, TEEP trained and PGDIP Design Education.
CAD Engineer- Solidworks trained and current user of Fusion 360 and Onshape.
PTC Onshape tutorial document which has links to over 50 video tutorials. If you click on the image on the first page- this links to the relevant section. Click on the youtube icon for access to the online tutorial.
If you use the search public option in Onshape and type TPD Extrude, TPD Revolve etc you can access the files/models/drawings- which you can copy/edit/share
The resource includes x12 (monthly) design challenges- students use the info provided on the posters to design a product in the style of a designer. Includes famous desginers such as Tom Dixon, Verner Panton, Ron Arad plus Philip Tracey (hats) and Vivienne Westwood.
Fusion 360 tutorial document which has links to 65 free models and 37 video tutorials. If you click on the image on the first page- this links to the relevant section. Click on the youtube icon for access to the online tutorial. If you want access to the free models- click on the link found in the description.
The document has been created to allow students to capture/record their understanding of the CAD programme- Onshape. The document included x4 audio clips explaining the task to complete.
The tasks are differentiated for different abilities/experience.
Example slide included. The slide template can be duplicated for each skill area to be developed.
Lesson focus- MARKETING AND ENTERPRISE GCSE/A LEVEL
Areas covered: Market Research, Customers, Needs/Wants, Market Segment, Competition, Trends, Labelling, Packaging, Corporate Identity, Advertising, Promotion, Costs (direct/indirect).
Currently+previously used with KS4+KS5- Engineering and Product Design.
Lesson Powerpoint (33 slides)- contains Starter, Learning Objective, Success criteria, Key words, Big Question, Task Info, Questions and Review.
Worksheet/s provided (4 pages)- can be edited.
Note: To edit the slide details- use the ‘edit master slide’ option- you can edit/modify to suit.
Lesson focus- Intellectual Property- GCSE/ A Level
Areas covered: What is IP?, Copyright, Patent, Registered Design, Trademark, Case Studies, Open Design, Creative Commons.
Currently+previously used with KS4+KS5- Product Design.
Lesson Powerpoint (25 slides)- contains Starter, Learning Objective, Success criteria, Key words, Big Question, Task Info, Questions and Review.
Worksheet/s provided (5 pages A4)
Note: To edit the slide details- use the ‘edit master slide’ option- you can edit/modify to suit.
Lesson focus- DESIGN HISTORY AND MOVEMENTS- GCSE/ A LEVEL
Areas covered: Gothic, Pre Modernism, Art and Crafts, Art Nouveau, Early Modernism, De Stijl, Bauhaus, Modernism, Art Deco, Streamling, Contemporary Style, Post Modernism, Pop Art, Memphis, Late 20th Century.
Currently+previously used with KS4+KS5- Product Design.
Lesson Powerpoint (48 slides)- contains Starter, Learning Objective, Success criteria, Key words, Big Question, Task Info, Questions and Review.
Worksheet/s provided (1 pages)- can be edited.
Note: To edit the slide details- use the ‘edit master slide’ option- you can edit/modify to suit.
Lesson focus- DESIGN ICONS- GCSE/ A Level
Areas covered: What is a design icon? Design Icon research task.
Currently+previously used with KS4+KS5- Product Design.
Lesson Powerpoint (9 slides)- contains Starter, Learning Objective, Success criteria, Key words, Big Question, Task Info, Questions and Review.
Worksheet/s provided (1 pages A3)
Note: To edit the slide details- use the ‘edit master slide’ option- you can edit/modify to suit.
Lesson focus- PROJECT MANAGEMENT- A LEVEL
Areas covered: TQM, SCRUM, LEAN, SIX SIGMA, CPA
Currently+previously used with KS4+KS5- Engineering and Product Design.
Lesson Powerpoint (12 slides)- contains Starter, Learning Objective, Success criteria, Key words, Big Question, Task Info, Questions and Review.
Worksheet/s provided (3 pages)- can be edited.
Note: To edit the slide details- use the ‘edit master slide’ option- you can edit/modify to suit.
Lesson focus- QC/QA- GCSE/A LEVEL
Areas covered: TQM, SCRUM, LEAN, SIX SIGMA, CPA
Currently+previously used with KS4+KS5- Engineering and Product Design.
Lesson Powerpoint (27 slides)- contains Starter, Learning Objective, Success criteria, Key words, Big Question, Task Info, Questions and Review.
Worksheet/s provided (6 pages)- can be edited.
Note: To edit the slide details- use the ‘edit master slide’ option- you can edit/modify to suit.
Lesson focus- Dieter Rams 10 Principles of Good Design- GCSE/ A Level
Areas covered: 10 Principles of Good Design
Currently+previously used with KS4+KS5- Engineering and Product Design.
Lesson Powerpoint (8 slides)- contains Starter, Learning Objective, Success criteria, Key words, Big Question, Task Info, Questions and Review.
Worksheet/s provided (3 pages A3)- can be edited.
Note: To edit the slide details- use the ‘edit master slide’ option- you can edit/modify to suit.
Lesson focus- ENERGY- RENEWABLE AND NON RENEWABLE- GCSE/ A LEVEL
Areas covered: Advantages, Disadvantages, Renewable, Non Renewable, Coal, Oil, Gas, Nuclear, Hydro, Wind, Tidal, Solar, Geothermal, Biomass, Biofuel.
Currently+previously used with KS4+KS5- Engineering and Product Design.
Lesson Powerpoint (24 slides)- contains Starter, Learning Objective, Success criteria, Key words, Big Question, Task Info, Questions and Review.
Worksheet/s provided (2 pages)- can be edited.
Note: To edit the slide details- use the ‘edit master slide’ option- you can edit/modify to suit.
Lesson focus- Product Lifecycle -GCSE/A Level
Areas covered: Product Lifeycle stages (Intro, growth, maturity, decline), extension strategies, Built in/Planned obsolescence
Currently+previously used with KS4+KS5- Engineering and Product Design.
Lesson Powerpoint (17 slides)- contains Starter, Learning Objective, Success criteria, Key words, Big Question, Task Info, Questions and Review.
Worksheet/s provided (3 pages)- can be edited.
Note: To edit the slide details- use the ‘edit master slide’ option- you can edit/modify to suit.
Lesson focus- CIRCULAR ECONOMY- GCSE/ A LEVEL
Areas covered: What does Circular Economy mean?, Biological nutrients, Technical nutrients, The importance of Cirucular Economy, Linear Design, Circular Design (focus on mobile phones).
Currently+previously used with KS4+KS5- Engineering and Product Design.
Lesson Powerpoint (19 slides)- contains Starter, Learning Objective, Success criteria, Key words, Big Question, Task Info, Questions and Review.
Worksheet/s provided (3 pages)- can be edited.
Note: To edit the slide details- use the ‘edit master slide’ option- you can edit/modify to suit.
Lesson focus- STANDARDS- GCSE/ A LEVEL
Areas covered: BSI, KITEMARK, CE, ISO, LION MARK, ROHS, BATTERY DIRECTIVE, PACKAGING DIRECTIVE, WEEE, ELV, RECYCLING
Currently+previously used with KS4+KS5- Engineering and Product Design.
Lesson Powerpoint (19 slides)- contains Starter, Learning Objective, Success criteria, Key words, Big Question, Task Info, Questions and Review.
Worksheet/s provided (3 pages)- can be edited.
Note: To edit the slide details- use the ‘edit master slide’ option- you can edit/modify to suit.
Lesson focus- LIFECYCLE GCSE/ A LEVEL
Areas covered: Material Lifecycle- Paper, Wood, Plastic, Metal, Lifeycle Analysis Match up exercise (Aluminium can) and detailed lifycle product analysis- Mobile Phone.
Currently+previously used with KS4+KS5- Engineering and Product Design.
Lesson Powerpoint (14 slides)- contains Starter, Learning Objective, Success criteria, Key words, Big Question, Task Info, Questions and Review.
Worksheet/s provided (7 pages)- can be edited.
Note: To edit the slide details- use the ‘edit master slide’ option- you can edit/modify to suit.
Lesson focus- WELDING - GCSE/ A LEVEL
Areas covered: MIG, TIG, Spot, Oxy, Arc, Brazing and Hard Soldering.
Currently+previously used with KS4+KS5- Engineering and Product Design.
Lesson Powerpoint (12 slides)- contains Starter, Learning Objective, Success criteria, Key words, Big Question, Task Info, Questions and Review.
Worksheet/s provided (2 pages)- can be edited.
Note: To edit the slide details- use the ‘edit master slide’ option- you can edit/modify to suit.
Lesson focus- DIE CASTING - GCSE/ A LEVEL
Areas covered: Process, Materials, Products, Defects, Gravity Die Casting, Advantages, Disadvantages, Hot Chamber, Cold Chamber.
Currently+previously used with KS4+KS5- Engineering and Product Design.
Lesson Powerpoint (12 slides)- contains Starter, Learning Objective, Success criteria, Key words, Big Question, Task Info, Questions and Review.
Worksheet/s provided (3 pages)- can be edited.
Note: To edit the slide details- use the ‘edit master slide’ option- you can edit/modify to suit.
Lesson focus- METAL FINISHING - GCSE/ A LEVEL
Areas covered: Painting, Electroplating, Dip Coating, Powder Coating, Galvanising, Anodsing, Varnishing, Sealant, Preservatives, Polishing, Cathodic Protection.
Currently+previously used with KS4+KS5- Engineering and Product Design.
Lesson Powerpoint (17 slides)- contains Starter, Learning Objective, Success criteria, Key words, Big Question, Task Info, Questions and Review.
Worksheet/s provided (3 pages)- can be edited.
Note: To edit the slide details- use the ‘edit master slide’ option- you can edit/modify to suit.
Lesson focus- PAPER FINISHING + PRINTING PROCESSESS- GCSE/ A LEVEL
Areas covered: Laminating, Embossing, Debossing, Varnishing, Foil Blocking, Letterpress, Screen Printing, Flexography, Lithography, Gravure, Sublimation and Digital Printing.
Currently+previously used with KS4+KS5- Engineering and Product Design.
Lesson Powerpoint (19 slides)- contains Starter, Learning Objective, Success criteria, Key words, Big Question, Task Info, Questions and Review.
Worksheet/s provided (6 pages)- can be edited.
Note: To edit the slide details- use the ‘edit master slide’ option- you can edit/modify to suit.