<p>An introduction to the first section of the EDUQAS GCSE Design &amp; Technology course. This powerpoint focuses on DT and our world. It looks at how new and emerging technologies have impacted and changed our world, including mass production, assembly lines and automated production. This leads to a discussion about how our future world might look and function. And finally the topic of market pull and technology push is explained through the use of examples and new materials.</p>

<p>This powerpoint introduces the topic of polymers including the different sources, types and uses. It outlines the difference between natural and synthetic polymers and the basic process of polymerisation. There is a clear description of thermosetting and thermoplastics including the different common types and their applications. This is a great introduction to the topic of polymers for either KS3 or GCSE Design &amp; Technology.</p>

<p>This lesson resource outlines the importance of a life cycle assessment and what it is for. There are 2 examples used to show the application of analysing a products life cycle and poses the question about which type of packaging container is better - glass or plastic? There is a research homework task included.</p>