Hello, I trained as an industrial designer, then found myself training as a D&T teacher (great choice!). I've been at it for nearly 20 years now. I was a subject leader for 10 years, leading one of only 10 schools in the country to be recognised by the SSAT as leading edge for D&T. I'm also a past recipient of the DATA annual awards for leadership. I am now in senior leadership, but still teach D&T to KS3,KS4 & KS5 weekly. All resources are well designed, and do what they say on the tin!
Hello, I trained as an industrial designer, then found myself training as a D&T teacher (great choice!). I've been at it for nearly 20 years now. I was a subject leader for 10 years, leading one of only 10 schools in the country to be recognised by the SSAT as leading edge for D&T. I'm also a past recipient of the DATA annual awards for leadership. I am now in senior leadership, but still teach D&T to KS3,KS4 & KS5 weekly. All resources are well designed, and do what they say on the tin!
A Microsoft Word template (and an example) of a specific risk assessment.
I have included an excel tracking grid of all needed specific risk assessments (for my school, you will need to edit for your own situation), which I used to allocate the writing of them amongst my team.
A KS3 project for either year 8 or year 9, with all presentations, booklet and scheme of learning mapped to PoS. Main focus of students:
1 - Investigate nets through practical examples (laser files given)
2 - Design and then develop a draft net in thin card.
3 - Reflect on itterations, and then draw up a 2D design version, which can be laser cut.
Editable powerpoints and booklet enclosed.
Powerpoint for use during options process - fully editable, and included within is the freely available DATA video on “What is Design & Technology?”
Presentation focuses on skills and jobs.
A series of 5 worksheets walking you through various drawing techniques.
Cross Hatching & Tonal Range
One Point Perspective
Rendering a Toaster
Rendering Shapes
Two Point Perspective
A KS3 project for either year 8 or year 9, with all presentations, booklet and scheme of learning mapped to PoS.
In this unit, students will be looking to evolve their existing electronics knowledge from year 8 (PCBs, transistors, capacitors etc.) into microprocessors, their associated systems (specifically the BBC Microbit), and their control. Students will progress beyond controlling prebuilt projects into the creation of their own mechanical systems capable of being controlled under a ‘smart home’ agenda. The development of these ideas will be contextually driven. This module should equip students with the necessary tools to fully engage with the rest of their KS3 Design & Technology curriculum.
This unit will be covered during year 9. It is designed to boost consideration of structures and mechanical elements within design. The module will be taken during a carousel of other modules in year 9, all of which approach design and technology from core areas of the program of study, collectively building GCSE readiness. The module is stand alone in nature, but builds upon the skills gained throughout KS3.
It is helpful if the student’s have been:
Exposed to the idea of thinking ‘outside the box’
Experience with block and script programming.
Had experience of designing to a brief and specification.
Worked with a variety of materials, mechanisms and structures, being aware of the limitations of certain types.
Prior learning in CAD and card modelling.