A knowledge organiser to support students’ understanding of energy generation and storage, including: wind turbines solar energy fossil fuels tidal energy nuclear power shale gas hydroelectric biomass kinetic pumped storage systems batteries The knowledge organiser also includes keywords with their definitions, example questions and a revision checklist.

A knowledge organiser to support students’ understanding of the different types of metals and alloys their composition, properties and uses, including: alloys ferrous metals non-ferrous metals The knowledge organiser also includes keywords with their definitions, video links, example questions and a revision checklist.

A knowledge organiser to support students’ understanding of new and emerging technologies, including: automation robotics technology push market pull CAD and CAM Flexible Manufacturing Systems (FMS) Just in Time (JIT) The knowledge organiser also includes keywords with their definitions, example questions and a revision checklist.

A knowledge organiser to support students’ understanding of Modern Materials, including: graphene metal foam titanium coated metals liquid crystal display (LCD) nanomaterials teflon starch-based polymers The knowledge organiser also includes keywords with their definitions, video links, example questions and a revision checklist.

A knowledge organiser to support students’ understanding of developments in Composites, Smart Materials and Technical Textiles, including: thermochromic pigments shape memory alloys photochromic pigments conductive fabrics fire-resistant fabrics Kevlar Gore-Tex microfibres microencapsulation The knowledge organiser also includes keywords with their definitions, video and web links, example questions and a revision checklist.

A knowledge organiser to support students’ understanding of manufacturing processes, surface treatments and finishes for timbers and manufactured boards, including: flat-pack furniture commercial routing and turning mechanisation and automation quality control tolerance tanalising Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) The knowledge organiser also includes keywords with their definitions, video links, example questions and a revision checklist.

A knowledge organiser to support students’ understanding of conversion and seasoning of timbers, including: conversion of timbers air seasoning kiln seasoning The knowledge organiser also includes keywords with their definitions, example questions and a revision checklist.

This lesson activity can be used with KS3, KS4 or KS5 Design and Technology students as an introduction to anthropometric data. The task could be used as a stand alone activity or linked to project work involving the design of a product with an ergonomic handle as it supports primary research into hand sizes. This task also supports the development of mathematical skills, as it shows students how to work out the median, mean, mode and range when analysing anthropometric data.

This worksheet encourages students to consider the environmental impacts of polymers throughout their lifecyle. It can be used with both KS3 and KS4 students.

A research task about the De Stijl design movement which can be used as either a lesson activity or homework task. This resource was written for Year 7 Design and Technology students, but could also be used with older KS3 students or in KS3 Art and Design. The resource is double sided and includes word banks and questions which encourage students to think about two pieces of art.

This resource includes a task sheet and accompanying powerpoint slides (2). In the activity students work in groups of up to four people to design a superhero. This is then followed by a whole class discussion about the process. This would be a good starter activity for a lesson about the Iterative Design Process.

A knowledge organiser for students studying Art and Design: 3D Design – when taught from a Design and Technology perspective. Content includes: • Tools and equipment • An introduction to Art Deco • Wood joints • Isometric projection • 3rd Angle Orthographic Projection • Inlay The knowledge organiser also includes keywords with their definitions, example questions for each section of the knowledge organiser and a revision checklist.

A mixed questions worksheet which can be used to assess understanding of electronic systems - Core Technical Principles

A worksheet to assess understanding of Go_No-Go which could be used either, in class as a starter or plenary activity, or as a homework task.

A worksheet which encourages students to consider how a range of products could be developed/re-designed to lessen their environmental and ethical impact

A worksheet which includes images of products made from polymers and encourages students to identify the material and properties the material has that make it suitable for the product.

A worksheet which includes images of products made from woods and encourages students to identify the material and properties the material has that make it suitable for the product.

A visual explanation of the iterative design process which can be used for display, or laminated and used to support students when designing.

A worksheet which includes images of products made from metals and encourages students to identify the material and properties the material has that make it suitable for the product.

A worksheet which includes images of products made from paper and board and encourages students to identify the material and properties the material has that make it suitable for the product.