Learning Objectives: 1)To investigate the correct method of measuring and marking out timber, metal and plastic. 2)To work collaboratively

Full lesson resource includes full PowerPoint presentation. 1) Students to investigate different types of packaging. 2) Students to analyse why different materials may be better for different items. 3) Students to compare the difference between die cutting and creasing, and learn about registration marks.

Instructions: Common Drill bits CARD SORT activity. Students to match the Drill Bits images with it’s name, and with it’s characteristics. Cut the cards around the dashed lines.

Instructions: 1)Types of Hinges for use with plastics CARD SORT activity. 2)Students to match the Types of Hinges image with it’s name, and with it’s characteristics. 3)Cut the cards around the dashed lines.

Match the Names and Images Metal based protections and finishes with Characteristics. Working in PAIRS.

Common types of metal fixings CARD SORT

Full lesson resource includes full PowerPoint presentation. 1) Students to investigate the relevance of safety for the product user. 2) Students to analyse that designers and manufacturers have a both a moral and a legal responsibility for he products they create.

Advantages and disadvantages of CAD/CAM Card Sort activity. Students to sort the cards into Advantages and Disadvantages. Cut the cards around the dashed lines.

Match the name and image of the Components with the Characteristics

Graphics common sealing and binding methods CARD SORT

4 week Christmas Card Design Project

2 lessons (2 hours) wooden bottle opener project

CADCAM Phone Stand Project Booklet

Information sheet about Apple & Dyson. AQA GCSE (9-1) DT 3.3 The Work of Others

Instructions: 1)Electronic Tools CARD SORT activity. 2)Students to match the Electronic Tools image with it’s name, and with it’s characteristics. 3)Cut the cards around the dashed lines.

Full Lesson Plan and Presentation, Activity and Worksheets included. Students are investigating how engineers use their skills to help solve real world problems as part of their Design & Technology scheme of learning.

Resource to aid the learning of workshop tools.

Composites Smart Material Starter Activity

Famous Designers Starter Activity

STARTER: Workshop safety rules