Based on the Eduqas GCSE Design and Technology specification, this range of starter activities introduce some of the technical principles as described by the specification. This resource covers:- Market pull Technology Push Product Life Cycle Globalisation Consumer rights There are full instructions per slide with suggestions about how this resource can be used most effectively. There are a range of student hand-outs designed to keep activities relevant, interesting and interactive. The new far reaching design and technology specifications for GCSE students provide new challenges to teachers due to the vast range to be covered. I hope to help address these issues through my resources. Further resources linked to this course will be published over the coming days and weeks.