I use this with KS3 electronics projects. I give students 3 electronic products to look at. followed by a list of different people of various ages, genders and demographic (one example set is shown here) - not hard to make your own up. Students have to identify which of the users are most likely to buy each product and give reasons why based upon their profiles.

A collection of 'stuff' used at various points during AS level lessons

This sets out a project for unit 3 (Edexcel) - principles of engineering in the form of a multi-tool project giving a structure for the module and some examples of previous students work

Some worksheets and powerpoints to get students into the thinking of PCB design. Some material is biased towards circuit wizard usage but can be easily changed if neccessary

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A year 10+ project that was designed to show what is required of a year 11 completed project. I have also added a new circuitwizard file that shows how the design can be broken up into three PCBs (2 x 7 seg display/4026 + a PIC PCB). This allows 4026 testing using a student built astable on breadboard and student development of a PIC PCB I have also included a filed called 'thermometer design tasks.txt'. This is a circuit wizard2.0 file (change extension to .cwz). This goes through the process of making up the circuit diagram, flowchart and PCB

This project is concerned with developing team working and engineering skills. The project is usable for many different learning abilities and curriculum needs. The project includes, casting, lathe work, tapping, electronic construction and PIC programming but each of these can switched in or out to suit individual needs. Circuit wizard file is for version 2.0 and includes a flowchart & BASIC file for PIC programming and full system simulation model. . Demo videos for using lathes é sand casting have also been produced 2d designer files need extension changing from .txt to .dtd

This unit is common to Level1 & Level 2 BTec although, I have dumbed this down so that it applies more to level 1. I have put a lot of resources for this on our VLE (moodle) . I can't post these here due to filetype restrictions, but if you would like access to them, email me at t9.electronics@gmail.com. Also included are some very short safety video clips taken from you tube to start off discussions with, plus some jpg images.

For this unit I designed a simple metronome circuit to build and a simple aluminum case for it to sit in which could be manufactured as part of Unit 2. The circuit wizard (v2.0) file for the metronome PCB and circuit diagram is enclosed - you will need to change the file extension from .txt to .cwz after downloading 2d designer files for the case are also included

A series of posters containing keyword definitions for electronics, that should be coloured in by students, laminated and then hung from the workshop ceiling. These have proved useful to have as a permanent fixture for both KS3 and KS4 - particularly when it comes to asking plenary questions at the end of practical time

For Units 3 & 5 (applications of computers and electrical engineering), booklets that have been used before. Unit 3 concentrates on solving an industrial automation problem - designing é programming a line following robot, whilst unit 5 concentrates on building the electronics for it ( a hbridge motor circuit and PIC controlled servo system for the steering) Other units that I dont teach also link into this sol that over the 2 years, students build a line following car effectively, where they have machines the chasis, suspension, motor mounts and motor/directional control system

This is what I am currently using for AQA GCSE Electronic Products. The templates seem to work quite well and have been refined after the first submission May 2011. I have also added a version for EDEXCEL GCSE Electronic Products Also included is an example of some completed sheets and stickers for use with Avery 7159 stickers for quick feedback if commonly found student issues during assessment

A ppt quiz that can be used as a starter and a list of keywords that can be used as a checklist to ensure students are familiar with all that is necessary.

A year 7 student booklet together with h/wk stickers for Avery L7159 stickers. Project is designed to last 12 weeks & looks at enhancing signs, logos or images with electronics. Focus is on learning electronics, starting with simple LED circuits, leading up to a transistorized LDR circuit You tube video is of a year7 completed smartsign Cicuit wizard v2.0 PCB file is included - just change the file extension from .txt to .cwz after download

An overview of different types of switches (PTM, PTB, DPST etc) as well as different implimentations (rotary, embrane, rocker, toggle etc). Useful for GCSE Electronics and Electronic Products courses

Two tutorials for beginners starting to use Circuit Wizard 1. goes through schematic entry and simulation 2. goes through manual PCB creation

models logic gates as switches. Students must identify which switches need to be pressed for an LED to come on and from that build up truth tables.

Looks at the design considerations and processes in developing a counter circuit. Based around the 4026, this ppt goes into simulation and breadboarding. A circuit wizard 2.0 file is also included for simulation and PCB production

Explains the concept of a transistor as an electric sandwich. Discusses the differences between bipolar transistors and FETs and introduces the concept of gain.

This is intended for A level use for those taking Design Technology Resistive Materials or Product Design. It covers the theory of plastics & polymers and material properties of common examples It is also useful at GCSE level for RM but the details will need to be watered down.