Presentation of the finishes on the new AQA syllabus. PPT covers the lesson with the following objectives To be aware of how to finish woods To understand the differences between paint, stain, wax and varnish To understand the advantages and disadvantages of each process

An 8 page guide that explains with words and pictures how to make a coat hook. It includes explanations of materials and dimensions, and equipment required

A series of worksheets that cover the necessary content for the new GCSE spec Covers 25 pages. Includes tools, lathe, finishes, wood types, manufactured boards,adhesives, knock down fittings

A step by step guide with written explanations and pictures that explains how to make a bird box. Includes equipment required, materials needed and dimensions. 20 pages

A 17 page guide book which shows how to make a simple box with lap joints and a stencil to go on top. This includes instructions of materials, dimensions and equipment needed

Simple guide for KS3 students to introduce them to the design process. Can also be used as an introduction for KS4 to support students. Covers how to do a successful Brief analysis, specification, initial idea, plan of make, evaluation Glossary also included.

A comprehensive lesson which depicts in detail the difference between hard and softwoods. This covers properties and sustainability in detail.

A slideshow that explains the manufactured boards on the new AQA syllabus. Covers advantages, disadvantages, aesthetics and properties. Links to helpful youtube videos. Also covers the affect that manufactured boards can have on the environment.

A fun presentation that covers adhesives on the new GCSE Spec. Covers the objectives To be aware how to join materials using adhesives To learn different types of adhesive To be aware of how to apply different adhesives To understand working properties which give advantages and disadvantages in adhesives

Detailed Powerpoint presentation that describes faults in woods and deformation of woods. Covers: Getting wet Kerfing Steaming Laminating Links to useful videos and descriptions of jigs, patterns and templates

A comprehensive description of all woods on the new GCSE syllabus including heartwood and sapwood; seasoning; converting; faults then for all of the AQA woods on the syllabus -Origins -Aesthetics -Properties -Uses -Good Points -Bad Points