A short focused practical task project with detailed plans and instructions for construction. Worksheets are included with a particular focus on developing understanding of user needs and specifications.

A short project using patterns to construct a model F22 Raptor plane using scraps of thin sheet timber. Instructions are included along with the printable patterns. Good to use as extension work or for DT club. Particular focus on development of practical skills using workshop tools and machinery.

A short project using patterns to construct a model spitfire plane using scraps of thin sheet timber. Instructions are included along with the printable patterns. Good to use as extension work or for DT club. Particular focus on development of practical skills using workshop tools and machinery.

A full project - nearly 70 slides shared across 3 sections. These 3 sections are comprised of; an example project plan with thorough visual instructions, a design and make activity with worksheets that cover aspects of the design cycle, and a mechanical systems knowledge builder that covers all the basic content related to mechanisms and mechanical systems. Within this section inputs, outputs and processes, flowcharts, levers, linkages, cams, pivots/ fulcrums, and types of motion are described in detail using animations and interactive slides. The project also includes many worksheets, interactive quizzes, starters, extensions, practical activities and mini focused practical task projects. Incorporated within worksheet tasks and starters are literacy and numeracy activities as well as the focus on forces and motion (science) inherent in the nature of the content. The Powerpoint resource is fully adaptable, with Gifs and diagrams that can be copied and pasted into other applications. Also included is a PDF copy of the project.

A short project for Christmas time. 16 slides that incorporate plans for the project, printable patterns, worksheets, quizzes and filler activities. Fully adaptable. Project lends itself to being sized up or down.

Resources to help deliver vocational studies BTEC CON 07 Carpentry Joints. Assessment Booklet and help resource booklet.

A short Christmas decoration project that uses a simple jig to produce parts in quantity. Worksheets and quizzes included as well as plans for making the jig and product.

A short project to make a pull string mechanism reindeer. The project includes plans to make the project as a focused practical task, but offers opportunities for personalisation. Included are printable patterns, animations and explanations, worksheets and filler activities. Fully adaptable.

Instructions, activities and exercises to create a finger joint.

7 double sided worksheets that incorporate a wordsearch, recipe, method and literacy/numeracy activity. Can be used as part of BTEC home cooking or KS3/4 food tech lessons. Printed double sided worksheet can be used as a 3 part lesson with practical.

A mini project used with transitioning year 6s and new year 7s to introduce workshop safety and basic skills. Practical activity and worksheet tasks.

6 more double sided worksheets that incorporate a wordsearch, recipe, method and literacy/numeracy activity. Can be used as part of BTEC home cooking or KS3/4 food tech lessons. Printed double sided worksheet can be used as a 3 part lesson with practical or homework/extension activities. Also included is a schematic detailing the key skills covered and focussed on within each lesson to cover content of The BTEC home cooking skills course.

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.

A full project booklet complete with design and making activities, starters, quizzes, extensions, fillers and extension practical activities. A focus on Acrylic and plastics in general. Lots of theory work included. I have used in conjunction with entry levels in the past so have included adapted resource for this as well as an IWB copy that has some other quizes and bits and bobs in.

A short booklet of accessible grid duplication and similar DT activities. Useful for cover work, homework or remote learning activities.

A short FPT to make a hanging memo pad holder. Basic woodworking skills and techniques. Resource includes a plan with steps in the process and sizes.

Full project resources to design and make a simple ball bearing maze game. Used with Y7 or lower abilities in the upper years. Contained within the download are paper based resources: lesson activities, extensions, fillers and starters. There is an additional file marked IWB which includes some interactive quizzes and example complete sheets etc. The project can be run from these resources and basic workshop materials, though some small ball bearings will be required.

A bank of starters, plenaries, extension activities. 70+ slides featuring activities, ideas quizzes, activities and games.

Full project booklet with a range of design process activities, paper resources, IWB quiz questions and mini projects to run in tandem or as extensions. I have used it in combination with entry level certificates from various exam boards in the past or as a KS3 project.