Welcome to my shop! I am a Secondary School teacher based in Reading UK. I am an experienced Construction teacher with a passion for vocational subjects. I also teach Design Technology and Engineering. Please have a look at my resources.
Welcome to my shop! I am a Secondary School teacher based in Reading UK. I am an experienced Construction teacher with a passion for vocational subjects. I also teach Design Technology and Engineering. Please have a look at my resources.
An excellent powerpoint for starting the new Level 1/2 Construction and built environment specification for teaching from 2022
Unit 1 Introduction to the Built Environment:
AC 1.6 Sustainable Construction Methods
Lesson by lesson teaching powerpoints with levelled learning objectives and student tasks incoorperated. Tasks can be printed directly out from powerpoint and given to students- there is a mixture of learning opportunities and room for adapting tasks to higher or lower students. Each lesson has a starter and a plenary.
This resource will drastically reduce your planning time
I have included useful links in the notes of the powerpoint for more information into different topics
This resource is one of the 8 Assessment Criteria for Unit 1. They can be purchased individually but are also available as part of my EDUQAS Construction Unit 1 Resource Bundle
A set of lessons presented in a student friendly powerpoint which includes lots of different classroom based activities for Tiling, Painting and Bricklaying. WALTs and WILF’s are leveled and allows students to build up knowledge before they start practical tasks.
Originally designed for WJEC Construction and the Built Environment course it is very versatile activities for all vocational Construction courses. Lots of ideas you can use :)
A student friendly PowerPoint that has multiple lessons and activities for students to learn theory and practical Brickwork. Lessons based on the requirements of WJEC Constructing the Built Environment but can be used for any Level 2 Construction course. The following Topics are covered:
Anatomy of a Brick
Brick Bonds
PPE
Half Bricks
Tools
Setting Out
Planning
Evaluation of Practical
Attached are also some in class activities.
Lesson Powerpoint and activities for introducing students to Mega Structures (really big buildings). This could be used in an Engineering/ Construction/ Built Environment course or as a one off lesson. A fun topic that students always enjoy- they are fascinated by really big buildings such as the Burj Khalifa
This resource includes:
Leveled WALT and WILF (Learning Objectives)
Starter, main and student research task (printable worksheets within powerpoint)
Lots of visual stimuli
This lesson is part of a whole unit of work on Structures and the Built Environment which can be purchased as a bundle in my shop :)
Lesson Powerpoint and activities for learning how the different forces (COMPRESSION, TENSION, TORSION AND SHEAR) and the different types of structures shell vs frame. This could be used in an Engineering/ Construction/ Built Environment course or as a one off lesson.
This resource includes:
Leveled WALT and WILF (Learning Objectives)
Starter, main and plenary (printable worksheets within powerpoint)
Lots of visual stimuli and printable resources included in powerpoint
This lesson is part of a whole unit of work on Structures and the Built Environment which can be purchased as a bundle in my shop :)
Lesson Powerpoint and activities for teaching students about natural forces such as weather and how this effects structures. This could be used in an Engineering/ Construction/ Built Environment course or as a one off lesson. A fun topic that students enjoy- they are fascinated by natural disasters.
This resource includes:
Leveled WALT and WILF (Learning Objectives)
Starter, main and student research and presentation to class task (printable worksheets within powerpoint)
Exit Ticket
Lots of visual stimuli
This lesson is part of a whole unit of work on Structures and the Built Environment which can be purchased as a bundle in my shop :)
Lesson Powerpoint and activities for teaching how structures decay and about building defects. Also a few methods on how to fix the decay. This could be used in an Engineering/ Construction/ Built Environment course or as a one off lesson. This links closely to WJEC Planning and Maintaining the Built Environment.
This resource includes:
Leveled WALT and WILF (Learning Objectives)
Starter, main and student task where they can look for defects at their school (printable worksheets within powerpoint)
Lots of visual stimuli
This lesson is part of a whole unit of work on Structures and the Built Environment which can be purchased as a bundle in my shop :)
A good starter/ group activity with key structure related words and questions provided.
You can rig it so a certain group wins or make up different questions.
Students could make up questions as a flipped learning activity
I have made several different grids that can be printed and laminated so used multiple times and a set of example questions.
This activity is part of a whole unit of work on Structures and the Built Environment which can be purchased as a bundle in my shop but also used on its own
Lesson Powerpoint and activities teaching about the structures of different bridges. This could be used in an Engineering/ Construction/ Built Environment course or as a one off lesson.
This resource includes:
Leveled WALT and WILF (Learning Objectives)
Starter, main and student task (printable worksheets within powerpoint)
Lots of visual stimuli
This lesson is part of a whole unit of work on Structures and the Built Environment which can be purchased as a bundle in my shop :)
A good stater activity which uses riddles to help students learn key words related to structures and buildings. Answers provided.
This activity is part of a whole unit of work on Structures and the Built Environment which can be purchased as a bundle in my shop or used on its own.
Lesson Powerpoint and activities for looking at building materials used in old structures and how they are on longer used due to their dangerous effects. This could be used in an Engineering/ Construction/ Built Environment course or as a one off lesson. A fun topic that students enjoy- materials covered are Lead, Asbestos and Arsenic.
This resource includes:
Leveled WALT and WILF (Learning Objectives)
Starter, main and plenary (printable worksheets within powerpoint)
Great youtube videos which explain each material.
Lots of visual stimuli
This lesson is part of a whole unit of work on Structures and the Built Environment which can be purchased as a bundle in my shop :)
Lesson Powerpoint and activities for a fun spaghetti project which directs students to build a structure which is tall or can hold the weight of bricks. This could be used in an Engineering/ Construction/ Built Environment course or as a one off lesson. A fun way for students to show they understand how to make a structure strong and resist force.
This resource includes:
Leveled WALT and WILF (Learning Objectives)
Starter, main and student help sheets and evaluation (printable worksheets within powerpoint)
Lots of visual stimuli
This lesson is part of a whole unit of work on Structures and the Built Environment which can be purchased as a bundle in my shop :)
Lesson Powerpoint and activities for teaching about domes and geodesic design . This could be used in an Engineering/ Construction/ Built Environment course or as a one off lesson.
This resource includes:
Leveled WALT and WILF (Learning Objectives)
Starter, main and student research task (printable worksheets within powerpoint)
Also includes a fun articulate activity.
Lots of visual stimuli
This lesson is part of a whole unit of work on Structures and the Built Environment which can be purchased as a bundle in my shop :)
A set of lessons which cover Edexcel Design and Technology Core Content Objective AC1.1 The Impact of New and Emerging Technologies. The Powerpoint covers: Automated systems, production techniques, scale of production, social and moral impact of machines, demographic movement and the Internet of things. All topics are directly taken from the textbook and course specification.
A student friendly powerpoint with:
Interesting activities
Keywords and descriptions
Starters and plenaries
Leveled WALTS and WILFS (learning outcomes)
Practice exam questions
Appropriate levels of challenge
A set of lessons which cover Edexcel Design and Technology Core Content Objective AC1.2 Evaluatying new and emerging technologies to inform design decisions. The Powerpoint covers: ACCESS FM, Critical evaluation, Carbon Footprint, x4 R’s, Life Cycle Assessment
A student friendly powerpoint with:
Interesting activities
Keywords and descriptions
Starters and plenaries
Levelled WALTS and WILFS (learning outcomes)
Practice exam questions
Appropriate levels of challenge
This can also be purchased as part of a bundle of lessons which cover all of the assessment criteria of the Edexcel Design and Technology Core Content which the students are required to know for the exam.
A student/ teacher RAG (Red, Amber, Green) sheet that links directly to all the core content that students need to learn for the the exam in the Edexcel Design Technology (1-9) course.
It links directly to to the specification and text book from the exam board and is a useful way for students to track their knowledge when it comes to revision but for teachers to measure progress…
A set of lessons which cover Edexcel Design and Technology Core Content Objective AC1.4 Smart and composite materials and technical textiles. The Powerpoint covers: the different types of materials, their categories and their properties. All topics are directly taken from the textbook and course specification.
A student friendly powerpoint with:
Interesting activities
Keywords and descriptions
Starters and plenaries
Levelled WALTS and WILFS (learning outcomes)
A great Pick a Mix material activity
Appropriate levels of challenge
This can also be purchased as part of a bundle of lessons which cover all of the assessment criteria of the Edexcel Design and Technology Core Content which the students are required to know for the exam.
A set of lessons which cover Edexcel Design and Technology Core Content Objective 1.8 Categorisation of Ferrous and Non- Ferrous Metals. The Powerpoint covers: Ferrous/ Non Ferrous, Mechanical and Physical properties, ductility, Malleability and hardness All topics are directly taken from the textbook and course specification.
A student friendly powerpoint with:
Interesting activities
Keywords and descriptions
Starters and plenaries
Levelled WALTS and WILFS (learning outcomes)
Practice exam questions
Appropriate levels of challenge
This can also be purchased as part of a bundle of lessons which cover all of the assessment criteria of the Edexcel Design and Technology Core Content which the students are required to know for the exam.
A lesson which covers Edexcel Design and Technology Core Content Objective AC1.5 Mechanical Devices. The Powerpoint covers: Levers, motion, Velocity Ratio, Mechanical Advantage and efficiency. All topics are directly taken from the textbook and course specification.
A student friendly powerpoint with:
Interactive starter
Keywords and description
Levelled WALTS and WILFS (learning outcomes)
Practice questions and modelled examples
Appropriate levels of challenge
This can also be purchased as part of a bundle of lessons which cover all of the assessment criteria of the Edexcel Design and Technology Core Content which the students are required to know for the exam.
A set of lessons which cover Edexcel Design and Technology Core Content Objective AC1.12 Natural and Manufactured Timbers. The Powerpoint covers: Soft Wood, Hard Wood, Man made boards, hardness, toughness All topics are directly taken from the textbook and course specification.
A student friendly powerpoint with:
Interesting activities
Keywords and descriptions
Starters and plenaries
Levelled WALTS and WILFS (learning outcomes)
Practice exam questions
Appropriate levels of challenge
This can also be purchased as part of a bundle of lessons which cover all of the assessment criteria of the Edexcel Design and Technology Core Content which the students are required to know for the exam.