PowerPoint 12 in the series for the Product Design GCSE. COvering metals and alloys. will be a good introduction of a material area or revision. Activities, information presented for note taking, practice exam questions and a practical suggestion to strengthen understanding and provide opportunity to develop working skills with metal.

Topic 14 in the series of GCSE PowerPoints. Not necessarily part of the specification for every product design GCSE but is worth introducing to students as a material area as it can be useful for so many products and careers. Activities, notes and discussion points. A practical that can be done from home or in a limited textiles environment that introduces students to basic sewing skills and simple e-textiles which can be linked back to previous learning on smart and modern materials.

Topic 7 in the GCSE set of PowerPoints. Covering simple mechanisms including levers, types of motions and gears. a good introduction to the topic with questions and a project to create a mechanical toy set to strengthen and develop learning.

The ninth in the set of GCSE Product Design PowerPoints. This one covers the topic of papers and boards. It works well as an introduction with students taking notes as well as setting a design activity to explore the content further and develop the students knowledge of printed items.

No 10 in the series of GCSE PowerPoints for Product Design. This one introduces the students to the topic of natural timbers. A very quick introduction to the topic with more coming later int he academic year. See Topic 19. I have covered hardwoods and softwoods, given example materials and their properties. Useful to have lots of timber samples as a handling collection to go with this.

Number 11 in the set of GCSE PowerPoints. An introduction into the use, properties and working characteristics of different manufactured boards. Information presented for students to take notes as well as activities to strengthen understanding and exam practice question.

Topic 24 is focused on the work of other successful and interesting designers. Some are on specifications for certain exam boards but I have also included designers I feel students are inspired by and keen to investigate further. there are relevant videos and activities to support learning.

Topic 21 covers quality control in industry and design. Suitable for preparing students for practicals and also getting them to think carefully about what risks there are in their environment and how they can control/mitigate them. Includes relevant videos and activities to build up understanding and how to apply more QC to their own work.

Topic 22 is excellent for students researching or thinking about preparing for their NEA Contextual challenge. It gives a range of activities, techniques fro students to gather information to support their designing.

Topic 29 is for after students have finished the NEA or close to finishing and offers the opportunity for them to reflect and review all of their work and guide them to develop areas they may have overlooked.

Topic 28 Guidance for students prior to starting their NEA Contextual Challenge. Examples, explaining the concept of an NEA and advice for students to give them a good start on the project. Activities to strengthen the understanding and get them practicing good techniques.

Suitable for home learning project or homework task. based on the Disney+ series shop Class. Following a similar theme to each of the first three episodes. a challenge is set and the booklet provides a framework for students to document their design, research and explore the concept of imagineering. Plenty of different activities and option to extend with prototyping using cardboard and materials easily accessible from home. Booklet 1: little free library Booklet 2: golf course Booklet 3: Skate Park Obstacle check out the trailer for the disney+ series for more info on the show. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fZWoS5vW8J8