Word document detailing theory content for GCSE DT
I issue to students for them to take ownership of their learnig and knowledge of the principals they need to aquire. I get students to log (RAG) their understanding of each topic area.
A4 cover worksheet for non specialists alike, to produce designs under a range of themes and also to produce a final design of the students own choice.
11 slide ppt which covers tips and suggestions for the presentation of Section 3 of the NEA.
The ppt includes exemplar good practice and summative slide
A double sided A4 [age on Ppt (folds to A5) which explains each command word in a short bullet point. Includes an interactive area next to each statement where student can indicate when they have used them.
Back to Basics . . . .
5 slide power point (instructional) on producing lettering firstly 2D and then moving onto 3D.
also 3D tonal rendering example.
Suitable as cover work or skills focus for both KS3 and KS4 D&T
includes printable 1cm A4 grid
D&T AREAS COVERED: FOOD / TEXTILES / PRODUCT DESIGN / RM / GRAPHICS
THIS DOWNLOAD CONTAINS:
Front Cover including self assessment and student details sections
5 page exam on A4
CAN BE USED AS A KEY ASSESSMENT OR END OF YEAR EXAM
2 A4 pages on researching bread products
2 A4 pages Equipment identification - general & making bread
3 A4 pages quiz on making bread
2 A4 Activity on making a toasted sandwich and evaluating it
All activities are aimed at KS3
25 slide theory ppt covering main aspects of the GCSE RMT / ENGINEERING / PRODUCT DESIGN Sylabus, relating to Laminating and veneering of wood.
Could also be adapted for AS / A level product design.
please feel free to adapt and share.
D&T Scales of Production
areas covered in 8 slide ppt:
one off / batch production / mass production / JIT / lean Production / continuous
product push / pull.
Also included are 2 worksheets to reinforce learning covered in the ppt.
student centered independent research activities.
Famous Architecture.
9 worksheets featuring 9 different famous buildings
student centered
Students use the frame work to research and analyse each individual building with reference to:
design ethos
style
interior views
similar products
innovative features
3 X A3 sheets
Cracker net with instructions additional cut out and stick on seasonal images.
Christmas house tree decoration fold from net to 3D shape includes xmas tree.
suitable for KS2 - KS4
links to Graphic Products and Product Design
Best printed onto A3 thin card
16 slide ppt introducing the subject of Architectural modeling.
Includes 4 cut / fold / glue 3D models as well.
Part 2 concentrate on Materials and modern methods of construction.
3 WORKSHEETS EXPLORING IDEAS FOR SMARTPHONE DESIGN:
W1: icons........ students to design icons for a smartphone touch screen.
W2: case design ........ students design a range of ideas on a specific theme given to them for a protective case.
W2 PERSONALISED DESIGN ......... students produce a theme sheet then produce a customised design of their own choice.
The worksheets are designed for cover work as they are relatively self explained, however they can easily be integrated into existing schemes of work
19 Slide power point on divided into 2 sections
S1
STUDENTS analyse in pairs and individually 6 different presentation techniques for analysing the task at the beginning of the final project. they then give each goo / bad features and areas for improvement.
S2
9 Slide ppt taking students through how to analyse a subject effectively (packaging)
13 slide power point presentation, on the main composites covered in D&T
now includes 13 exam style revision questions and full answers
1 lesson
GRP
MDF
Reinforced concrete
Carbon fibre
Kevlar added
Wattle and Daub
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