Keep your learners busy with this menu of metal work activities! Whether it is a cover lesson, starter, breakout tasks/groups or plenary activities this range of activities including literacy and numeracy challenges. This is a perfect introduction to metal materials in the workshop and can be used to introduce learners to different materials, reinforce learning and generate points of discussion. The tasks are also differentiated for ALN learners and include clues to support learning and completion of the task.This resource has been used in A4 & A3 format, B2B and can be laminated for re-use.

Keep your learners busy with this menu of plastic knowledge activities! Whether it is a cover lesson, starter, breakout tasks/groups or plenary activities this range of activities including literacy and numeracy challenges. This is a perfect introduction to plastics in the workshop and can be used to introduce learners to different plastics and relevant applications, reinforce learning and generate points of discussion.

Keep your learners busy with this menu of wood work activities! Whether it is a cover lesson, starter, breakout tasks/groups or plenary activities this range of activities including literacy and numeracy challenges. This is a perfect introduction to wood based materials in the workshop and can be used to introduce learners to different materials, reinforce learning and generate points of discussion. The tasks are also differentiated for ALN learners and include clues to support learning and completion of the task.This resource has been used in A4 & A3 format, B2B and can be laminated for re-use.

Keep your learners busy with this menu of health and safety activities! Whether it is a cover lesson, starter, breakout tasks/groups or plenary activities this range of activities including literacy and numeracy challenges. This is a perfect introduction to health and safety in the workshop and can be used to introduce learners working safely in the workshop, reinforce learning and generate points of discussion.

A booklet with activities targeted towards developing fundamental numeracy associated with practical aspects of DT. Can be used as part of a scheme of work, to run alongside practical projects, as homework booklet, for coverwork sessions or remote learning.

Here you have 8 Design Solution Flashcards, suitable for KS3 students - year 7, year 8 and year 9 classes. This has been tried and tested with KS3, but have been used as starter activities with KS4 classes also. These resources have been positively received by staff and students, used as cover work and starter activities. The resource encourages students to identify 8 design problems and write a design solution for each. The problem areas cover: Loose items in a large bag Messy eater - older children Children differentiating between the left and right trainer Getting down from a bunk bed safer and quicker Birds pecking at rubbish and making a mess on bin day Baby’s crawling on harder floors / discomfort to their knees Picking up a large number of nails that have dropped onto the floor You may also be interested in: Shop - DT, Food and Art resources Design and Technology Theory Lessons Design Technology Cover Work

A useful booklet of activities that can be used as a unit of work, homeworks, cover or remote learning.

Crossword that is aimed for KS3 students in Design and Technology. Mainly consists of tools and materials. Clues are precise and easy to understand. This activity can be used as a starter or plenary exercise to reinforce knowledge given in practical lessons. Can be projected on the board and completed collectively or printed out and used in lesson. Can also be used as part of a cover lesson.

4 FPTs that can be made using offcuts of timber with accompanying activities, worksheets and starters. Fun and engaging. Fully adaptable resources. All projects are small decorations, but can be easily sized up.

This resource includes 2 worksheets with questions relating to toy safety. Ideal for starter/plenary.

Keep your learners busy with this menu of joining method activities! Whether it is a cover lesson, starter, breakout tasks/groups or plenary activities this range of activities including literacy and numeracy challenges. This is a perfect introduction to joining methods in the workshop and can be used to introduce learners to different joining methods required for a variety of materials, reinforce learning and generate points of discussion.

1 sheet activity that allows students to practice rendering isometric shapes to look like materials with coloured pencil, Includes stretch and challenge questions. Ideal for a cover lesson or within a scheme of work on isometric drawing/design drawing.

A cover lesson worksheet where pupils design the packaging for a new box of Cadburys Heroes. Templates for the net included on following page. Pupils will need pencil and coloured pencils to complete the worksheet. Ideally suited for Art and Design & Technology lessons.

This is a tried and tested cover lesson worksheet where pupils design new trainers for Adidas and Converse. Pupils will need pencils and coloured pencils to complete the worksheet. This worksheet can be delivered by a non-specialist and takes at one hour to complete.

This is a fun cover lesson or extension task where pupils draw their own name in graffiti style lettering. This worksheet can be delivered by a non-specialist and takes at one hour to complete. Pupils will need pencils and coloured pencils to complete the worksheet.

DT pupil booklet which allows pupils to complete lessons on a step by step basis ranging from initial research stages through to evaluation and profit/loss stages. Pages can be taken out or rearranged to suit individual needs and wants. Pages and lessons included in the booklet are: APK - Activating Prior Knowledge Research Research Interviews Market Research Recipe Designs Final Design Food Safety Planning Evaluation Biscuit Business - Numeracy - Cost of making against sale price

This is a pdf file from the Institute of Food Science and Technology. It contains loads of resources and weblinks for teaching nutrition, D.T, food preparation, science and so on.

Quick start activity to recap last lessons health and safety.

The framework provides steps for progression in children’s knowledge, understanding and skills. These include but go beyond the new programmes of study. Age-related expectations have been developed for KS1, early and late KS2, and early and late KS3. These are intended to help teachers plan activities which build on pupils’ previous learning and ensure an appropriate level of challenge.