This is a complete 6 - 9 week KS3 introductory unit on colour theory, using the colour wheel. There are short, starter activities using different media for kinetic and visual learners. There is also a mini research project on Robert and Sonia Delaunay. The focus of this unit is on the primary, secondary, tertiary, harmonious, and contrast/complimentary colours. Students then take this knowledge and apply it to an extended practical project of about 5 - 7 hours. Quality historical, teacher and student examples are included for explanation and demonstration. Simple and clear steps for EAL students.

This is a 3 - 4 week easy to use unit on the element of art, value/tone, for Year 7 in Key Stage 3. This introductory unit on value teaches students how to describe the shape of the object with light and dark using pencil shading techniques. It also contains basic vocabulary worksheets and a mark scheme linked to the PowerPoint. All imagery is either quality photo’s of still lives, student examples or digitally made by myself - no Google imagery. This resource is introductory in nature and is therefore accessible to EAL learners and any basic class on art.

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 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 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 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 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 3-4 lessons on the design and making of a sculpture in the style of Anish Kapoor. 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. Could be adapted with digital technology by including backgrounds of landscapes to mimic site-specific sculpture. Marking scheme included. This could be used as a group project as well.

This is a complete 6 - 7 week Key Stage 3 unit on drawing a still life with a focus on line, colour and shape. It could easily be used for Year 10 too. There are short, starter activities, introducing key topics, using different media for kinetic and visual learners. There is a mini research project on Carolee Clark whose artwork is used as inspiration. Students explore contour lines, colour saturation, mark making and patterns. The students take this knowledge and slowly build upon each step to create the final piece. Quality teacher and student examples are included for explanation and demonstration, along with key words to assist EAL students. Mark scheme and worksheets included.

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 is a 3-4 week unit on Texture, an element of art, for Year 7 in Key Stage 3. This introductory unit on texture teaches students about: 1)implied an 2) actual texture through 2 fun and simple projects. It revises some skills taught about line by including hatching and cross-hatching. Great projects to use to make a display board colourful and attractive. It includes quality photo’s of still lives and student examples - no Google imagery. It also contains basic vocabulary, a vocabulary worksheet students can fill out and a marking scheme. Simple and easy to use for EAL students.

This sculpture project takes up 7-8 weeks to complete and therefore perfect as a half term project. It could be used for Key Stage 3 or IGCSE/GCSE students. It begins by using a common firsthand resource, fruit, as the design inspiration. A great project to be used to fill exhibition spaces as the work is large and creates impact. The process of abstraction is broken down into simple steps using line, form and space as the main elements. Excellent student work is used to explain each step of the process with completed examples included at the end. Choice starter activities are interspersed throughout for students to gain critical thinking and vocabulary skills. A marking scheme is included.

This resource is a poster of the 7 elements of art. It has student examples of work in it to make it feel more relevant to students. It can be used to as a visual guide and/or type of literacy map on tables. There are also definitions of each element.

This is a 4-5 week unit on shape, with a focus on colour, for Year 7 in Key Stage 3. This unit on shape teaches students to think about the interaction between subject and background through the use of both positive and negative space. Students will learn about basic colour theory and its relation to shape to create a semi-abstract piece. This is also a good starter unit on the process of abstraction. It includes quality photo’s of still lives and student examples - no Google imagery. It also contains basic vocabulary, a vocabulary worksheet students can fill out and a marking scheme. Simple and easy to use for EAL students.

This is a 2-3 week unit on shape, with a focus on depth by incorporating multiple layers, for Year 7 in Key Stage 3. This introductory unit also touches on the princle of design: contrast by giving students options to consider when planning their design. It also links to colour theory and positive and negative space, so it can be used towards to end of a unit on the elements of art. It includes quality photo’s of still lives and student examples - no Google imagery. It also contains basic vocabulary, a vocabulary worksheet students can fill out and a marking scheme. Simple and easy to use for EAL students.