A 17 slide powerpoint covering material testing in readiness for NEA. This focusses on testing techniques you can easily do in school (tensile, hardness, toughness, energy (heat) transfer etc. Within the powerpoint are photographs and videos of each test taking place in the workshop (they are made by me - not just a youtube video). The theory works as a standalone presentation, but if you wanted to make your own testing rigs, I have made a few simple contraptions to make testing more controlled which are also shown in the powerpoint photos/videos in use - all 3 would be easy to make in any DT workshop in a few hours. There is an accompanying handout for recording any practical tests that students do. Always one of the favourite lessons of year 12, and they get to complete a piece of NEA in the process too! As with all my lessons, they come with a retrieval exercise to begin and relevant exam questions (with mark scheme) to conclude.

A 17 slide PowerPoint addressing the product life cycle: introduction - growth - maturity - decline. The presentation includes case studies, connect activity and consolidation exam questions with a student facing mark structure.

31 Slide powerpoint covering the necessary elements of theory for AQA GCSE Design & Technology. This would cover 2 lessons. Lesson has a starter question, and further questions too. 2 worksheets outs are enclosed too.

A 19 slide powerpoint, which covers all key information on Design for Maintenance, Repair and Disposal. 6 R’s, Upcycling, strategies for disassembly, design for durability etc. Lesson starts with spaced retrieval (maths this time), and consolidates with 2 exam questions (with mark scheme). Includes video, and practical session disassembling a mouse/keyboard (normally I find a broken one from ICT).

A 30 slide PowerPoint covering all necessary designers for AQA A-level Design & Technology. Lesson begins with spaced retrieval questions, and a connect activity. It concludes with two exam questions with mark scheme. Each designer has a potted history, examples of their iconic products and key notes as to their styles.

A 17 slide powerpoint, which covers all key information on 3D printing (and also as a tag on, EPOS/PPC) Lesson starts with spaced retrieval (mechanisms this time), and consolidates with definitions.

18 slide Powerpoint, including opening maths question (retrieval) and a connection question. Powerpoint then goes through the various tests (Tensile, Toughness, Hardness and then non destructive options - Ultrasound and Radiographic / X-rays). Each process covers key words, definitions, diagrams and videos of the tests in process. The lesson concludes with 2 exam questions (with mark scheme). This lesson is designed as a complimentary lesson to the one with identical name but “(in school)” at the end.

A 17 slide powerpoint covering material testing in readiness for NEA. This focusses on testing techniques you can easily do in school (tensile, hardness, toughness, energy (heat) transfer etc. Within the powerpoint are photographs and videos of each test taking place in the workshop (they are made by me - not just a youtube video). The theory works as a standalone presentation, but if you wanted to make your own testing rigs, I have made a few simple contraptions to make testing more controlled which are also shown in the powerpoint photos/videos in use - all 3 would be easy to make in any DT workshop in a few hours. There is an accompanying handout for recording any practical tests that students do. Always one of the favourite lessons of year 10, and they get to complete a piece of NEA in the process too! As with all my lessons, they come with a key question to begin and relevant exam questions (with mark scheme) to conclude.

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A KS3 project for either year 7 or year 8, with all presentations, booklet (including differentiated version) and scheme of learning mapped to PoS. Main focus of students: 1 - Investigate structure theory (tension / compression) through practical means and associated theory (CAD files included). 2 - Investigate material properties (wood, metal, composites). 3 - Design and then develop a small building for a school site (a stand alone study space). Initially individually, and then develop CAD models and card models as a small group. 3 - Present concept to rest of group, including ‘observation cards’ for presentations. Editable powerpoints and booklet enclosed.

A worksheet based on a Lego Mini Build of a D&T Workshop. Children are tasked with drawing up the photographed model in isometric. At the top of the page I have modeled this task in simple steps. To draw, use thick/thin lines, and then render the models should take around an hour per sheet. File enclosed is a printable PDF and accompanying jpeg. I have other sheets available in this series, or a compilation package too.

A couple of worksheets based on Lego Mini Vehicles (simple Lego models). Children are tasked with drawing up the photographed model in isometric. At the top of the page I have modeled this task in simple steps. To draw, use thick/thin lines, and then render the models should take around an hour per sheet. File enclosed is a printable PDF and accompanying jpeg. I have other sheets available in this series, or a compilation package too.

A couple of worksheets based on Lego Mini Vehicles (simple Lego models). Children are tasked with drawing up the photographed model in isometric. At the top of the page I have modeled this task in simple steps. To draw, use thick/thin lines, and then render the models should take around an hour per sheet. File enclosed is a printable PDF and accompanying jpeg. I have other sheets available in this series, or a compilation package too.

A worksheet based on Lego Mini Vehicles (simple Lego models). Children are tasked with drawing up the photographed model in isometric. At the top of the page I have modeled this task in simple steps. To draw, use thick/thin lines, and then render the models should take around an hour per sheet. File enclosed is a printable PDF and accompanying jpeg. I have other sheets available in this series, or a compilation package too.

A couple of worksheets based on Lego Mini Vehicles (simple Lego models). Children are tasked with drawing up the photographed model in isometric. At the top of the page I have modeled this task in simple steps. To draw, use thick/thin lines, and then render the models should take around an hour per sheet. File enclosed is a printable PDF and accompanying jpeg. I have other sheets available in this series, or a compilation package too.

Powerpoint designed to cover the required theory for ergonomics. A long answer exam question is included, with built in planning element. 22 slides - lesson includes recall questions (on mini whiteboards) primarily on anthropometrics and then a connect image for discussion on ergonomics.

Powerpoint designed to cover the required theory for user centred design. A long answer exam question is included, with built in planning element. 14 slides - lesson includes recall questions (on mini whiteboards). Lesson predominantly focusses on user needs/wants, Maslo, Iterative Design Vs. UCD, and ISO 13407 There is a home learning task focussing on UCD as opposed to exam questions with this one. There is a ‘shopping trolley’ task within, where students can circulate the room reading and summarising Maslo detail on a handout.

18 slide powerpoint covering all the required information about smart materials and modern materials needed for AQA Design & Technology. Powerpoint includes a maths starter and connect activity. There is also two exam style questions for consolidation and home learning. Powerpoint covers all the needed theory, and has a wide variety of images, gifs and videos too.

This is a template for 6 activities that can be used as a do-now (starter) for GCSE or even A-level groups. The powerpoint is fully editable, and I’ve enclosed answers for the sample questions shown in the notes beneath the slides if needed.