Topic 20 Polymers A project based around polymers for students to further their understanding of this material area. I have mainly used this with acrylic in schools and is suitable for using up scrap plastic if you have leftovers from a laser cutter perhaps. Follows the design process and has opportunity for student independence throughout. Would work with or without access to a laser cutter

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 23 focuses around creativity and the process of coming up with designs as well as developing designs. often students struggle with design fixation or even coming up with their first ideas. This resource shares video and techniques for coming up with creative solutions as well as strategies you can use to practice becoming more creative.

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.

Revision resources for the final topic as well advice for revision. I’ve included files for past papers and mark schemes when they are freely accessible online so they can be found in one place.

Topic 25 is about health and safety and the use of risk assessment and planning for controlling risk in the workshop but also in larger situations. Useful for planning as part of the NEA and prior to any workshop practical projects.

Topic 27 will extend students understanding of career paths related to design, product design and engineering.

Topic 26 is about prototyping. Suitable for preparing students for the NEA Contextual Challenge as well as increasing their understanding of the design development process. Comparing cardboard modeling vs 3d printing and activities to strengthen learning.

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