Our resources aim to give Design & Technology teachers and students a clear understanding of the requirements of the new specification GCSE Design and Technology course. The resources available from ACA Resources provide complete coverage of all theory required for the exam, as well as comprehensive guidance for the Non-exam assessment.
Our resources aim to give Design & Technology teachers and students a clear understanding of the requirements of the new specification GCSE Design and Technology course. The resources available from ACA Resources provide complete coverage of all theory required for the exam, as well as comprehensive guidance for the Non-exam assessment.
A-Level Design and Technology (Product Design)
Theory Section E (All 9 sections A through to I are also available)
Section E - Feasibility, Design, Manufacture and Use
Student Workbook
This workbook comprehensively covers all content from section E of the theory, required for the A-Level DT exams.
E1 - Design for Manufacturing, Maintenance, Repair and Disposal
E2 - Feasibility Studies
E3 - Enterprise and Marketing in the Development of Products
E4 - Design Communication
The workbook can be used as a framework for teaching, as well as for student independent working.
Each sub-section includes worksheets and practice questions to aid retention and understanding of how the content may be presented in the exam.
Progress can be tracked using the free tracker available from ACA Resources on TES.
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/a-level-dt-theory-tracker-12396290
The content in this workbook has been designed to meet the demands of the AQA A-level in Design and Technology/ Product Design. The content also closely meets the requirements for Eduqas/WJEC, OCR and Edexcel.
AQA GCSE Design and Technology - Knowledge Organiser for all theory key words, with pictures and description.
Knowledge Organiser containing all of the key words needed for the AQA GCSE Design and Technology exam.
The sections in this knowledge organiser are aligned with the sections in the AQA GCSE Design and Technology revision guide by CGP Books.
This knowledge organiser is particularly effective when used in combination with our other theory resources to be found in our store.
Suggestions for use:
Print out the knowledge organisers as a booklet for your GCSE students.
Can be printed as wall posters.
A1 sized Knowledge Organiser for AQA GCSE Design and Technology (Including Design and Technology Textiles). Including key words and phrases with pictures and explanations.
GCSE Design and Technology
Theory Section 1 out of 5 (All sections are available)
Section 1 - Key Ideas in Design and Technology
Student Workbook
This workbook comprehensively covers all content from section 1 of the theory, required for the GCSE DT exam.
The workbook can be used as a framework for teaching, as well as for student independent working.
Each section includes worksheets and a knowledge organiser. At the end of the workbook there is also a blank knowledge organiser which can be used to review learning and retention of key knowledge.
Progress can be tracked using the free tracker available from ACA Resources on TES
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/aqa-gcse-dt-theory-tracker-12190083
All resources from Section 4 - Paper and Board.
This is one complete section out of the 5 that make up the GCSE Design and Technology theory. This resource comprehensively covers 1/5 of the theory requirements of GCSE DT.
All 5 sections are available from ACA Resources.
This bundle includes the following:
All 5 PowerPoint resources (Section 4.1 - 4.5)
All 5 A4 printable versions (Section 4.1 - 4.5)
Section 4 Knowledge Organiser
Now also includes the complete A4 printable workbook.
(If you would like to try the resources first, All Section 1.4 resources are available as a free sample)
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/aqa-gcse-dt-1-4-sustainability-and-social-issues-12196648
A-Level Design and Technology (Product Design)
Theory Section C (All 9 sections A through to I are also available)
Section C - Enhancements, Processes and Finishes
Student Workbook
This workbook comprehensively covers all content from section C of the theory, required for the A-Level DT exams.
C1 - Enhancements of Materials
C2 - Paper and Board Forming Processes
C3 - Polymer Processes
C4 - Metal Processes
C5 - Wood Processes
C6 - Adhesives and Fixings
C7 - The Use of Finishes
The workbook can be used as a framework for teaching, as well as for student independent working.
Each sub-section includes worksheets and practice questions to aid retention and understanding of how the content may be presented in the exam.
Progress can be tracked using the free tracker available from ACA Resources on TES.
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/a-level-dt-theory-tracker-12396290
The content in this workbook has been designed to meet the demands of the AQA A-level in Design and Technology/ Product Design. The content also closely meets the requirements for Eduqas/WJEC, OCR and Edexcel.
A-Level Design and Technology (Product Design)
Theory Section F (All 9 sections A through to I are also available)
Section F - Design Methods, Influences and Issues
Student Workbook
This workbook comprehensively covers all content from section F of the theory, required for the A-Level DT exams.
F1 - Design Methods and Processes
F2 - Design Influences, Styles and Movements
F3 - Designers and their Work
F4 - Socio-economic Influences
F5 - Major Developments in Technology
F6 - Social, Moral and Ethical Issues
The workbook can be used as a framework for teaching, as well as for student independent working.
Each sub-section includes worksheets and practice questions to aid retention and understanding of how the content may be presented in the exam.
Progress can be tracked using the free tracker available from ACA Resources on TES.
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/a-level-dt-theory-tracker-12396290
The content in this workbook has been designed to meet the demands of the AQA A-level in Design and Technology/ Product Design. The content also closely meets the requirements for Eduqas/WJEC, OCR and Edexcel.
The board game tests students’ knowledge on all aspects of the knowledge required for the final exam.
The students will be able to learn or revise through competition and fun!
Although the knowledge is GCSE level, the game can be played by students across KS3 and KS4, ensuring that students are fully prepared for GCSE D&T, and understand exactly what they need to know.
The game is broken down into sections and sub-sections, aligned with the DT teaching resources available at ACA Resources on TES
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/ACAResources
The knowledge organisers (available from ACA Resources) provide a basis for learning and revising key information required to answer the questions. The learning in the knowledge organisers is the knowledge required for the final D&T exam.
Students will answer questions on each sub section to progress around the board to the finish.
The game can be played as individuals or in teams.
Game type 1:
Each team takes it in turns to answer a question from the segment on which their playing piece stands.
If they answer their question correctly, they advance onto the next segment and will then answer a question from this category on their next turn.
If they fail to answer correctly they remain on the same segment and answer a question from the same category on their next turn.
Play continues until one team reaches the finish
Game type 2: (Quicker game)
One player from the team asks a question to their team mates, from the section on which their playing piece stands.
If their team answers correctly they advance onto the next square and another question is immediately asked from this next category.
The team must answer as many questions correctly as possible within 30 seconds and will advance by one square for each correct answer.
Game type 3: (keeping both teams in the same category)
Same rules as game type 1, however the first team to reach the end of one complete section is awarded a point, and both teams then start from the beginning of the next section.
The winning team is the team with the most points (complete sections won) by the end of the game
This allows for a time limit to be set, ensuring that all games finish at the same time if multiple games are being played across the class and a tournament or rotation system is being used.
The cards can also be used as a standalone resource as Revision cards, Questioning cues, Lesson start review resource
It is also possible to edit the cards to leave the answers blank, allowing them to be handed out as a review activity.
A-Level Design and Technology (Product Design)
Theory Section A (All 9 sections A through to I are also available)
Section A - Materials, Characteristics and Uses
Student Workbook
This workbook comprehensively covers all content from section A of the theory, required for the A-Level DT exams.
A1 - Materials and their Applications
A2 - Classification of Materials
A3 - Methods for Investigating and Testing Materials
A4 - Performance Characteristics of Paper and Board
A5 - Performance Characteristics of Paper and Board
A6 - Performance Characteristics of Woods
A7 - Performance Characteristics of Metals
A8 - Performance Characteristics of Polymers
The workbook can be used as a framework for teaching, as well as for student independent working.
Each sub-section includes worksheets and practice questions to aid retention and understanding of how the content may be presented in the exam.
Progress can be tracked using the free tracker available from ACA Resources on TES.
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/a-level-dt-theory-tracker-12396290
The content in this workbook has been designed to meet the demands of the AQA A-level in Design and Technology/ Product Design. The content also closely meets the requirements for Eduqas/WJEC, OCR and Edexcel.
All resources from Section 1 - Key Ideas in Design and Technology.
This is one complete section out of the 5 that make up the GCSE Design and Technology theory. This resource comprehensively covers 1/5 of the theory requirements of GCSE DT.
All 5 sections are available from ACA Resources.
This bundle includes the following:
All 6 PowerPoint resources (Section 1.1 - 1.6)
All 6 A4 printable versions (Section 1.1 - 1.6)
Section 1 Knowledge Organiser
Now also includes the complete A4 printable workbook.
(If you would like to try the resources first, All Section 1.4 resources are available as a free sample)
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/aqa-gcse-dt-1-4-sustainability-and-social-issues-12196648
GCSE Design and Technology
Theory Section 5 out of 5 (All sections are available)
Section 5 - Woods, Metals and Polymers
Student Workbook
This workbook comprehensively covers all content from section 5 of the theory, required for the GCSE DT exam.
The workbook can be used as a framework for teaching, as well as for student independent working.
Each section includes worksheets and a knowledge organiser. At the end of the workbook there is also a blank knowledge organiser which can be used to review learning and retention of key knowledge.
Progress can be tracked using the free tracker available from ACA Resources on TES
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/aqa-gcse-dt-theory-tracker-12190083
GCSE Design and Technology
Theory Section 3 out of 5 (All sections are available)
Section 3 - More About Materials
Student Workbook
This workbook comprehensively covers all content from section 3 of the theory, required for the GCSE DT exam.
The workbook can be used as a framework for teaching, as well as for student independent working.
Each section includes worksheets and a knowledge organiser. At the end of the workbook there is also a blank knowledge organiser which can be used to review learning and retention of key knowledge.
Progress can be tracked using the free tracker available from ACA Resources on TES
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/aqa-gcse-dt-theory-tracker-12190083
GCSE Design and Technology - Exam theory board game
With knowledge organisers, enabling students to learn and revise the content needed to play the board game, and for the final DT exam.
GCSE Design and Technology
Theory Section 2 out of 5 (All sections are available)
Section 2 - An Introduction to Materials and Systems
Student Workbook
This workbook comprehensively covers all content from section 2 of the theory, required for the GCSE DT exam.
The workbook can be used as a framework for teaching, as well as for student independent working.
Each section includes worksheets and a knowledge organiser. At the end of the workbook there is also a blank knowledge organiser which can be used to review learning and retention of key knowledge.
Progress can be tracked using the free tracker available from ACA Resources on TES
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/aqa-gcse-dt-theory-tracker-12190083
GCSE Design and Technology
Designing and Making Theory
Student Workbook
This workbook comprehensively covers all content for Designing and Making theory, required for the GCSE DT exam and Non-Exam Assessment.
The workbook can be used as a framework for teaching, as well as for student independent working.
Each section includes worksheets and a knowledge organiser. At the end of the workbook there is also a blank knowledge organiser which can be used to review learning and retention of key knowledge.
Progress can be tracked using the free tracker available from ACA Resources on TES
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/aqa-gcse-dt-theory-tracker-12190083
All resources from Section 3 - More About Materials.
This is one complete section out of the 5 that make up the GCSE Design and Technology theory. This resource comprehensively covers 1/5 of the theory requirements of GCSE DT.
All 5 sections are available from ACA Resources.
This bundle includes the following:
All 7 PowerPoint resources (Section 3.1 - 3.7)
All 7 A4 printable versions (Section 3.1 - 3.7)
Section 3 Knowledge Organiser
Now also includes the complete A4 printable workbook.
(If you would like to try the resources first, All Section 1.4 resources are available as a free sample)
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/aqa-gcse-dt-1-4-sustainability-and-social-issues-12196648
A-Level Design and Technology (Product Design)
Theory Section D (All 9 sections A through to I are also available)
Section D - Industry Requirements and Standards
Student Workbook
This workbook comprehensively covers all content from section D of the theory, required for the A-Level DT exams.
D1 - Modern Industrial and Commercial Practice
D2 - Digital Design and Manufacture
D3 - The Requirements for Product Design and Development
D4 - Health and Safety
D5 - Protecting Designs and Intellectual Property
The workbook can be used as a framework for teaching, as well as for student independent working.
Each sub-section includes worksheets and practice questions to aid retention and understanding of how the content may be presented in the exam.
Progress can be tracked using the free tracker available from ACA Resources on TES.
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/a-level-dt-theory-tracker-12396290
The content in this workbook has been designed to meet the demands of the AQA A-level in Design and Technology/ Product Design. The content also closely meets the requirements for Eduqas/WJEC, OCR and Edexcel.
All resources from AQA GCSE DT - Designing and Making.
Complete Designing and Making GCSE Design and Technology theory. This resource comprehensively covers the designing and making theory required for the written exam and Non-Exam Assessment.
All theory content sections are available from ACA Resources.
This bundle includes the following:
All 9 PowerPoint resources (Section DM1 - DM9)
All 9 A4 printable versions (Section DM1 - DM9)
Designing and Making Knowledge Organiser
Now also includes the complete A4 printable workbook.
(If you would like to try the resources first, All Section 1.4 resources are available as a free sample)
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/aqa-gcse-dt-1-4-sustainability-and-social-issues-12196648
All resources from Section 2 - An Introduction to Materials and Systems.
This is one complete section out of the 5 that make up the GCSE Design and Technology theory. This resource comprehensively covers 1/5 of the theory requirements of GCSE DT.
All 5 sections are available from ACA Resources.
This bundle includes the following:
All 8 PowerPoint resources (Section 2.1 - 2.8)
All 8 A4 printable versions (Section 2.1 - 2.8)
Section 2 Knowledge Organiser
Now also includes the complete A4 printable workbook.
(If you would like to try the resources first, All Section 1.4 resources are available as a free sample)
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/aqa-gcse-dt-1-4-sustainability-and-social-issues-12196648