This resource is a poster of the 8 steps within the Design Process. It has student examples of work in it and can be used to guide students along the process of their project. It can also be used as a guide within your own deconstruction of the project for students. The “design brief brain storm” is meant to be edited for your own projects and links directly to the design process. It is meant to help students develop their critical thinking.

This resource is a complete KS3 unit spanning 4-5 lessons on the design and execution of a poster. This resource can used to displaying content from any subject but in the example provided it is for a corporate identity package which could also be used in conjunction with business classes. Ideal for class with little, to no, technology. This resource contains quality student examples and is also EAL friendly as language is clear and is used in conjunction with visual imagery.

This resource is a complete KS3 unit spanning 4-6 lessons on the design and of a business for a local company. Could be used in conjunction with business classes. Ideal for class with little to no technology. Students are encouraged to source existing business cards and research colour meaning, layout and font psychology to plan, prepare and design their own business cards. This resource contains quality student examples and is also EAL friendly as language is clear and is used in conjunction with visual imagery.

This resource contains all my KS3 Design and Technology projects for Term 3. It includes: a checklist, all the new vocabulary words that students will encounter during the term, What Am I Learning Toward (W.A.L.T), Mark Scheme for each unit according to three major skills: Observation and analysis (OA), Experimentation and development of ideas (ED) and Realisation and evaluation (RE) and Schemes of Work. I ask students once a month to review their checklist in order for them see if they are behind in any projects or have missed any projects when absent. The vocabulary list serves as an end of unit ‘test’ to see how well the students have assimilated the new words.

This resource is a complete KS3 unit spanning 4-6 lessons on the design and making of both the packing and the product for a “Peppermint cream” company. Could be used in conjunction with both the business and food technology classes. Perfect for low, high or mixed ability classes. This resource contains quality student examples and is also EAL friendly as language is clear and is used in conjunction with visual imagery. Worksheets are used in the planning of the peppermint cream company where students design the name, logo, slogan, packaging and product (2 lessons). Thereafter, they will construct their packing (2-3 lessons) and make their peppermint creams (1 lesson) according to their design. Students always enjoy this project as it incorporates some food technology and gives plenty of scope for individuality. This could be used as a group project as well.

This resource is a complete 6-9 week KS3 unit on the planning and making of a steady hand game. It outlines and explains how students are to follow the design process in order to make a unique and individual steady hand game (SHG) using readily available classroom materials. Perfect for a school with no technology department. The PowerPoint outlines the steps to make this SHG, while introducing the design process to year 7 students. It can also easily be used for Years 8 and 9 students too. As part of the design process, students will investigate their theme, research how to solder; specify a list of requirements; produce a design that meets the specifications; draw annotated sketches; build their own SHG; learn to solder and finally evaluate the product. This resource contains quality teacher and student examples. This resource is EAL friendly as language is clear and is used in conjunction with visual imagery.

This resource is a complete 6-9 week KS3 unit on the planning and making of a lamp. It outlines and explains how students are to follow the design process in order to make a unique and individual lamp using readily available classroom materials. The PowerPoint outlines the steps to make this lamp, while introducing the design process to year 7 students. Perfect for schools with no technology department as easy to access supplies are used. As part of the design process, students will investigate and research the background of the project; specify a list of requirements; produce a design that meets the specifications; draw annotated sketches; build their own lamp; learn to solder and finally evaluate the product. This resource contains quality teacher and student examples. This resource is EAL friendly as language is clear and is used in conjunction with visual imagery.

This resource is a complete 6-9 week KS3 unit on the planning and making of a bespoke jewellery box, in the style of a Fabergé Egg. It outlines and explains how students are to follow the design process in order to make a unique and individual ‘box’ using readily available classroom materials. The PowerPoint outlines the steps to make this ‘box’, while introducing the design process to year 7 students. It can also easily be used for Years 8 and 9 students too. As part of the design process, students will investigate and research the background of the project; specify a list of requirements; produce a design that meets the specifications; draw annotated sketches; build their own egg; learn to mold paper clay and finally evaluate the product. This resource contains quality teacher and student examples. This resource is EAL friendly as language is clear and is used in conjunction with visual imagery.

This resource is a complete 6-9 week KS3 unit on the planning and making of a moving toy, for year 7 students. It outlines and explains how students are to follow the design process in order to make a unique and individual moving toy using readily available classroom materials. Perfect for schools that don't have wood or specialised machinery. The PowerPoint outlines the steps to make this toy, while introducing the design process to year 7 students. This resource contains quality teacher and student examples. This resource is EAL friendly as language is clear and is used in conjunction with visual imagery.

This resource contains all my KS3 Design and Technology projects for Term 2. It includes: a checklist, all the new vocabulary words that students will encounter during the term, What Am I Learning Toward (W.A.L.T), Mark Scheme for each unit according to three major skills: Observation and analysis (OA), Experimentation and development of ideas (ED) and Realisation and evaluation (RE) and Schemes of Work. I ask students once a month to review their checklist in order for them see if they are behind in any projects or have missed any projects when absent. The vocabulary list serves as an end of unit 'test' to see how well the students have assimilated the new words.

This resource contains all my KS3 Design and Technology projects for Term 1. It includes: a checklist, all the new vocabulary words that students will encounter during the term, What Am I Learning Toward (W.A.L.T), Mark Scheme for each unit according to three major skills: Observation and analysis (OA), Experimentation and development of ideas (ED) and Realisation and evaluation (RE) and Schemes of Work. I ask students once a month to review their checklist in order for them see if they are behind in any projects or have missed any projects when absent. The vocabulary list serves as an end of unit 'test' to see how well the students have assimilated the new words.

The themed box is part of a Packaging unit in Year 7 with a focus on Valentines Day but could be used for any themed project. This project could also easily be done with KS2 as well, as it would be perfect for practicing cutting, folding and gluing skills. In this unit students need to cut, shape and assemble card with a high level of precision. They are also to research, and fold, their own origami shapes to show how independently they can work. Yoomin Kim is the designer of inspiration. It serves as a perfect starter project to the packaging unit. This PowerPoint includes student examples and high quality original photographs.

This PowerPoint is for KS3 Design and Technology teachers doing a unit on corporate identity and/or graphic design. The focus is on designing the logo with three PowerPoints included to do that. Their are student examples scattered throughout. The objective is help students create a logo for the business product by linking ideas with visual imagery. The product focus is on food because it offers opportunity’s for generating descriptive words. Descriptive words help not only EAL students increase their vocabulary but also first language English speakers as well. Additionally provided are Word documents for the design brief and analysing the food product.