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.
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 AC1.2 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 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 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.
This is the teaching powerpoint that goes with the workbooklet. Lots of student task and information included - full lessons planned that match the assessment objectives
Save you hours on planning!
**Unit 3 Constructing the Built Environment **
Controlled assessment framework booklet for students that can be fully adapted to choice of Scenario and Task.
Excel tracker for controlled assessment tasks that links directly to the booklet.
My aim is to create a whole resource package for the new specification as there currently are not any resources online. Watch this space and browse my shop for loads of other construction related resources.
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Please note this resource is available as part of my EDUQAS Construction and the Built Environment Starter Resource Bundle**
This is a student friendly powerpoint with lessons/ instructions and examples for students and teachers to complete Unit 1. The brief is the one that has been issued by WJEC (Re-design a phone charger) However it can be adapted to any brief you wish to set. The key areas covered are:
Understanding the Brief
Market Research
Specification
Design Ideas
3rd Angle
Evaluation against Specification
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.
A student booklet designed for a plumbing project that can last 15 lessons. Copper pipe plumbing a letter or number. Soldering, pipe bending etc
Each page has tasks which are linked to the teaching powerpoint and the practical lessons are also broken down inside so students understand what they need to do.
At the end of each page their is an option for the students to self access against a pre-set criteria and this is linked to a quick and easy teacher assessment.
Can be used as a small introductory project to a construction course or a different DT project for KS3 and 4
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 1.1 The Sector
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
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 1.2 The Built Environment Life Cycle
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
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 1.8 Health and Safety
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
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 1.5 Building Structures and Forms
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
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 1.7 Trades, Employments and Careers
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
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
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 1.4 Technologies and Materials
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
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 1.3 Types of Building and Structure
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 student work booklet for the WJEC Constructing the Built Environment Unit 1: Safety and Security in Construction.
Lots of different worksheets with content taking directly from the Specification and following each of the learning objective and assessment criteria in order.
The booklet is full of different types of tasks and activities with lots of visual stimuli. Plenty of opportunity for student self assessment and teach assessment. This booklet will help students learn the key topics for the exam but also use it as revision later on and teacher can track knowledge. This is a resource very suitable for lower ability students.
Topics Covered:
Signs (RED, BLUE, YELLOW, GREEN, ORANGE)
Risk Assessments
Sub and Super Structure
Fire extinguishers
Permits to Work
Hazard/ Risk/ Control Measure
Security of Construction Site
Health and Safety Legislation
Responsibility of Employer and Employee
This resource can also be purchased as part of a bundle with the Unit 1 Safety and Security powerpoint found in my shop!
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 :)
Brand New Controlled Assessment help guide for the 2025 Unit 3 EDUQAS Construction Brief with a focus on Bricklaying, Tiling and Carpentry skills. The template can be adapted or changed to suit the school but provides a clear framework that hits all the key assessment criteria to ensure student success.
This can be bought as part of a bundle- very good value. This will include a template for Bricklaying, Tiling and Carpentry and detailed ‘How To Guide’ to support the teaching and learning of UNIT 3!