An introduction or revision set of 2 lessons based on Packaging. Suitable for the AQA GCSE Product Design course. Lesson 1 covers the functions of and purpose of packaging. Covers the six functions of packaging and an overview of the information required on packaging including a logo identification plenary. Lesson 2 is a powerpoint lesson to teach or review the materials and processes for packaging materials. Includes information, student tasks and past exam based questions linked to the topic. Ideal for revision *For lesson 1: Would suggest to use the addition of physical examples of packaging for the student activity to identify features of packaging/how packaging conforms to the six functions.

A powerpoint that can be printed and used as a student booklet to revise the main key words and key terms in GCSE Product Design (AQA) . Organised in alphabetical order with space for students to add their own key terms and definitions on each page. Uses terms suitable for students working with papers, timbers or polymers, based on AQA specification and approved books. Could also be used for new 9-1 GCSE D&T.

A powerpoint lesson to review/recap or introduce combining materials in AQA GCSE Product Design. Covers brief theory and teacher led discussion followed by application through questions.

A 5 lesson unity of work to introduce basic Textiles skills and use of the sewing machine and hand sewing. Includes health and safety tasks and basic equipment. 5 powerpoints with bell, starter, main and plenary activities and a student work booklet. Booklet is in publisher format.

A one page format including a range of tasks for students to complete over the summer to keep the subject knowledge from Year 10 fresh, extend and consolidate understanding and begin to consider some starting points for the NEA contexts. Set over a 30 days challenge style- one task a day! Has been written based on AQA content but could be used with other exam boards - have included both a PDF and a Publisher file so that own questions or tasks can be added in.

A whistle stop lesson to introduce the topics of Smart Materials, Modern Materials, Composite Materials and Technical textiles for the 9-1 AQA D&T Specification. Includes information slides on each material topic and exam questions from sample papers or past papers to appy the knowledge.

A lesson suitable for the new specification GCSE AQA D&T. Linked to exam board practice sample exam papers and sample questions. Lesson is based around analysis or evaluation of a range of different products against specific features (Aesthetics, Ergonomics, User suitability). Group/paired task (with worksheet provided at the end of the powerpoint). Individual exam-style question task and self assess task.

A powerpoint lesson to introduce or re-cap the main methods of production. Suitable for use for legacy specifications in D&T (Product Design, Textiles etc.) and also as part of the new D&T 9-1 Specification. Written for AQA specifications, could be adapted to others. Objectives: List the main methods/types of production Identify the methods of production used for different products Compare methods of production – advantages/disadvantages Information slides as well as student task - advantages and disadvantages and identifying products.

A fully resourced unit of work for Year 7 Food and Nutrition. 6 Practical lessons and 6 Theory based lessons. Each lesson has a full powerpoint with starter, main and plenary. Practical lessons have the recipe and method included in the powerpoint. Theory lessons focus initially on Hygiene and safety, followed by an introduction to the Eatwell Gudie and nutrition. Worksheets and helpsheets included where activities need them. Planned for one hour lessons - all recipes trialled with classes and paired/adapted to suit the time limit.