18 years teaching Design and Technology-including Product Design, Engineering, Graphics, Resistant Materials, Systems, Electronics and Textiles.
DATA Award winner, TEEP trained and PGDIP Design Education.
CAD Engineer- Solidworks trained and current user of Fusion 360 and Onshape.
18 years teaching Design and Technology-including Product Design, Engineering, Graphics, Resistant Materials, Systems, Electronics and Textiles.
DATA Award winner, TEEP trained and PGDIP Design Education.
CAD Engineer- Solidworks trained and current user of Fusion 360 and Onshape.
Lesson focus- DESIGN ICONS- GCSE/ A Level
Areas covered: What is a design icon? Design Icon research task.
Currently+previously used with KS4+KS5- Product Design.
Lesson Powerpoint (9 slides)- contains Starter, Learning Objective, Success criteria, Key words, Big Question, Task Info, Questions and Review.
Worksheet/s provided (1 pages A3)
Note: To edit the slide details- use the ‘edit master slide’ option- you can edit/modify to suit.
Lesson focus- Workshop and Industrial testing.
Areas covered-Fair testing, Workshop Testing, Industrial Testing, Tensile, Hardness, Toughness, Malleability, Ductility, Corrosion, Electrical+ Thermal Conductivity, Non Destructive, X Rays, Ultrasonic.
Currently+previously used with KS4+KS5- Engineering and Product Design.
Lesson Powerpoint (22 slides)- contains Starter, Learning Objective, Success criteria, Key words, Big Question, Task Info, Questions and Review.
Worksheet/s provided (x4 pages)- can be edited.
Note: To edit the slide details- use the ‘edit master slide’ option- you can edit/modify to suit.
X10 Lesson Powerpoints (can be edited)- each lesson contains a starter, learning objective, differentiated success criteria, background/theory info, example work, templates, video links, review opportunities.
AFL- Final making/manufcaturing- all graded/summative assessment- structure template provided. All other lessons/activites- formative assessment- criteria provided on the worksheets and powerpoints.
x1 (10 page) project booklet- designed to be printed A3, however it has been used/printed A4 previously. The booklet relfects/matches the powerpoints. Contains- front cover- track progress, starter images, learning objective, differentiated success criteria, templates and review opportunities.
Booklet provided as a PDF and Coreldraw file- PDF can be printed and edited in any 2D CAD program e.g. Coreldraw, Illustrator, Serif etc.
Topics coverd- Metal extraction, Metal types/properties, Biomimicry, Design Ideas, Cutting timber+metal, Modelling and manufacturing reflection.
Used with KS 3, Level 1+2 Engineering and GCSE students to develop practical skills.
X1 Work booklet (editable)- students complete to consolidate their learning.
X6 Lesson Powerpoints- each lesson contains a starter, learning objective, differentiated success criteria, example work, templates/drawings when required and review opportunities.
Topics coverd- 3D Printing, Vac Forming, Injection Moulding, Laser Cutting, Press Forming, Line Bending and Resin Casting.
CAD model of skillstick example.
Lesson focus- INJECTION MOULDING GCSE/ A LEVEL
Areas covered: Process, Materials, Products, Advantages, Disadvantages, Key Features, Mould Design and part design.
Currently+previously used with KS4+KS5- Engineering and Product Design.
Lesson Powerpoint (22 slides)- contains Starter, Learning Objective, Success criteria, Key words, Big Question, Task Info, Questions and Review.
Worksheet/s provided (4 pages)- can be edited.
Note: To edit the slide details- use the ‘edit master slide’ option- you can edit/modify to suit.
Lesson focus- VACUUM + THERMOFORMING- GCSE/ A LEVEL
Areas covered: Process, Materials, Products, Advantages, Disadvantages, Key Features, Former Design and Thermoforming.
Currently+previously used with KS4+KS5- Engineering and Product Design.
Lesson Powerpoint (18 slides)- contains Starter, Learning Objective, Success criteria, Key words, Big Question, Task Info, Questions and Review.
Worksheet/s provided (4 pages)- can be edited.
Note: To edit the slide details- use the ‘edit master slide’ option- you can edit/modify to suit.
Lesson focus- BLOW MOULDING- GCSE/ A LEVEL
Areas covered: Process, Materials, Products, Advantages, Key Features and Design.
Currently+previously used with KS4+KS5- Engineering and Product Design.
Lesson Powerpoint (20 slides)- contains Starter, Learning Objective, Success criteria, Key words, Big Question, Task Info, Questions and Review.
Worksheet/s provided (3 pages)- can be edited.
Note: To edit the slide details- use the ‘edit master slide’ option- you can edit/modify to suit.
Lesson focus- MODERN INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL PRACTICE
Areas covered: Quick response, Vertical in house, Efficient use of materials, Computer Systems, JIT, Flexible manufacturing systems and CIM
Currently+previously used with KS4+KS5- Engineering and Product Design.
Lesson Powerpoint (18 slides)- contains Starter, Learning Objective, Success criteria, Key words, Big Question, Task Info, Questions and Review.
Worksheet/s provided (8 pages)- can be edited.
Note: To edit the slide details- use the ‘edit master slide’ option- you can edit/modify to suit.
Lesson focus- FEASIBILITY STUDIES- GCSE/ A LEVEL
Areas covered: Lean Manufacturing, Computer Modelling, Simulation and Planning, Prototypes, Bottleneck predictions, Cycle Time.
Currently+previously used with KS4+KS5- Engineering and Product Design.
Lesson Powerpoint (17 slides)- contains Starter, Learning Objective, Success criteria, Key words, Big Question, Task Info, Questions and Review.
Worksheet/s provided (3 pages)- can be edited.
Note: To edit the slide details- use the ‘edit master slide’ option- you can edit/modify to suit.
Product Focus- Maintenance Rig
X15 Lesson Powerpoints covering all assessment areas- 1.1.1 to 1.4.4
Each powerpoint can be edited and contains- starter activity, Learning Objective, Success/Assessment criteria, task info, SPAG/ACCESS FM (where appropriate) and opportunities for review/reflect via self/peer assessment.
X1 blank student booklet.
Assessment sheets- for teacher and student use.
Note- As stated in the assessment material and specification- the resources will need to be adapted to suit your centre e.g. budget, materials and equipment.
Lesson focus- MODERN MATERIALS- GCSE/ A LEVEL
Areas covered: Kevlar, Carbon Fibre, Precious Metal Clays, Metal Foams, Glulam, Fibre Optics, LCD/OLED, Coated Metals, Titanium, Phase Change Materials, Dichroic Glass and Graphene.
Currently+previously used with KS4+KS5- Engineering and Product Design.
Lesson Powerpoint (18 slides)- contains Starter, Learning Objective, Success criteria, Key words, Big Question, Task Info, Questions and Review.
Worksheet/s provided (4 pages)- can be edited.
Note: To edit the slide details- use the ‘edit master slide’ option- you can edit/modify to suit.
Lesson focus- Dieter Rams 10 Principles of Good Design- GCSE/ A Level
Areas covered: 10 Principles of Good Design
Currently+previously used with KS4+KS5- Engineering and Product Design.
Lesson Powerpoint (8 slides)- contains Starter, Learning Objective, Success criteria, Key words, Big Question, Task Info, Questions and Review.
Worksheet/s provided (3 pages A3)- can be edited.
Note: To edit the slide details- use the ‘edit master slide’ option- you can edit/modify to suit.
Lesson focus- STANDARDS- GCSE/ A LEVEL
Areas covered: BSI, KITEMARK, CE, ISO, LION MARK, ROHS, BATTERY DIRECTIVE, PACKAGING DIRECTIVE, WEEE, ELV, RECYCLING
Currently+previously used with KS4+KS5- Engineering and Product Design.
Lesson Powerpoint (19 slides)- contains Starter, Learning Objective, Success criteria, Key words, Big Question, Task Info, Questions and Review.
Worksheet/s provided (3 pages)- can be edited.
Note: To edit the slide details- use the ‘edit master slide’ option- you can edit/modify to suit.
Lesson focus- Paper and Board
Areas covered: Source, Stock forms, Types of Paper and Types of Board.
Currently+previously used with KS4+KS5- Engineering and Product Design.
Lesson Powerpoint (37 slides)- contains Starter, Learning Objective, Success criteria, Key words, Big Question, Task Info, Questions and Review.
Worksheet/s provided (4 pages)- can be edited.
Note: To edit the slide details- use the ‘edit master slide’ option- you can edit/modify to suit.
Used with GCSE students for both AQA and WJEC. x27 hour project.
X21 Lesson Powerpoints- each lesson contains a starter, learning objective, differentiated success criteria, background/theory info, example work, templates, video links, review opportunities.
AFL- Design Ideas and Modelling- all graded/summative assessments- structure/success criteria templates provided.
All other lessons/activites- formative assessment (peer/self)- criteria provided.
x1 (16 page) project booklet- designed to be printed A3, however it has been used/printed A4 previously. The booklet relfects/matches the powerpoints. Contains- front cover- track progress, starter images, learning objective, differentiated success criteria, templates and review opportunities.
Video tutorials and example CAD files provided to support teaching.
Topics coverd- Isometric (Isosketch), Marker Rendering, Design Ieas/Strategies, Annotation, Modelling, Electronics, PCB manufacture, Soldering (making the PCB), CAD/Fusion, Concrete theory, Banksy Research and Making/Assembly e.g. casting the concrete.
X11 Lesson Powerpoints covering all assessment areas- AC1.1 to AC3.2
Each powerpoint can be edited and contains- starter activity, Learning Objective, Success/Assessment criteria, task info, example outcome, SPAG/ACCESS FM (where appropriate) and opportunities for review/reflect via self/peer assessment.
X1 completed teacher/distinction standard example booklet.
X1 blank student booklet.
Assessment sheets- for teacher and student use.
Resources based around the manufacture of a desk lamp.
X16 Lesson Powerpoints covering all assessment areas- AC1.1 to AC4.2- also includes step by step storyboard of how to solder the PCB.
Each powerpoint can be edited and contains- starter activity, Learning Objective, Success/Assessment criteria, task info (resources/tools+ process description), example outcome, SPAG/ACCESS FM (where appropriate) and opportunities for review/reflect via self/peer assessment.
X1 completed teacher/distinction standard example booklet.
X1 blank student booklet.
X1 Drawing set for all required parts
X1 Starter images doc- containing the starter images from each lesson- for printing.
STEP CAD files for the lamp design- can be imported into Fusion 360, Onshape, Inventor, Creo or Solidworks.
Assessment sheet- for teacher and student use.
Used with KS 3, Level 1+2 Engineering and GCSE students to develop practical skills.
X1 Work booklet (editable)- students complete to consolidate their learning.
X12 Lesson Powerpoints- each lesson contains a starter, learning objective, differentiated success criteria, example work, templates/drawings when required and review opportunities.
Topics coverd- Sheet Bending/Folding, Riveting, Tap/Die, Drilling, Welding, Metal Lathe, Soft Soldering, Brazing, Pewter Casting and Fly Press.
Also includes two design challenges- students apply the techniques developed (focus on Soft Soldering and Sheet metal skills).
PDF with drawings and CAD model of skillstick example.
Lesson focus- Manufacturing Scales
Areas covered- One off, Batch, Mass and Continuous.
Currently+previously used with KS4+KS5- Engineering and Product Design.
Lesson Powerpoint (13 slides)- contains Starter, Learning Objective, Success criteria, Key words, Big Question, Task Info, Questions and Review.
Worksheet/s provided (x3 pages)- can be edited.
Note: To edit the slide details- use the ‘edit master slide’ option- you can edit/modify to suit.
The resource includes x12 (monthly) design challenges- students use the info provided on the posters to design a product in the style of a designer. Includes famous desginers such as Tom Dixon, Verner Panton, Ron Arad plus Philip Tracey (hats) and Vivienne Westwood.