A unit of work exploring how to be creative and avoid fixation.
The following concepts are covered;
*random input
*reframing
*biomimicry
*sketching
*annotations
*rapid prototyping
It also uses small case studies of James Dyson and Phillipe Starck.
Contains, explanations, tasks, videos and web links.
Revision, Cover Lesson and/or Remote Learning Design Technology Worksheets, suitable for KS3 and GCSE students. These sheets focus on Design Solutions and features 7 mock questions totaling to 15 Marks.
This resource contains x3 sides of A4. This is divided into:
Mock Questions spread over x2 sides
Answer sheet
Questions include:
1 mark - 4 mark answers.
They ask students to define, state and explain
7 questions
15 marks
These mock questions are tried and tested. Students can complete the questions independently, self mark using the answer sheet and then re-write any questions to improve them. This task is great for revision, as students are practising writing model answers and can keep their model answers for the revision period.
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Double sided, A3 cover-work sheet, students have to work through a range of tasks to create their own logo. Feedback from cover-staff has been positive and ample work to cover more than one lesson.
A great resource to aid learners in generating design ideas with 4 different techniques. Includes everything needed for a full lesson including a lesson plan, learners booklets, image cards and shapes.
Great as a one off lesson or as a start to a project. Allows learners to develop creativity in designing using a variety of techniques. Lesson include both individual and collaborative learning.
53 slides covering 199 questions specifically testing A-level theoretical knowledge of the AQA Product Design specification and past papers.
The resource works both as a hard copy or digitally. Ideal for students to self or peer assess.
Instructions:
Print out on card, cut in half, glue the question card on top of the answers and cut along to separate the individual questions
Introduction to smart materials when you just don’t have enough time or resources to give everyone a smart material to experiment with.
Good revision lesson too.
Includes:
Video link introduction
Key Vocubulary
Smart Material animations
Mini Review
Scaffolding Tasks
Example GCSE Questions
Exit Card.
I have created an A4 activity sheet for cover lessons in technology, there are 5 different problem solving task meaning that this can be used multiple times with the same group.
It is also quite versatile and can be used across different year groups.
3-4 lesson presentation (45 slides)
Includes many tasks and questions (in blue) throughout the presentation ranging from group work, paired work, individual tasks, quizzes
includes TEEP segments
key terms highlighted in red
make notes icons to guide students
These Design Technology lessons focus on 3D Printing, Bending and Shaping, Die Casting, Lathe/Milling Machine/CAD-CAM, Manufactured Boards, Power and Machine tools and Soft and Hardwoods. The lessons are suitable for KS3 and GCSE students.
**Shaping Techniques: Die Casting and Sand Casting: Whole Lesson
This full lesson includes accurate information for your students to understand Die Casting and Sand Casting. Great to introduce students too - but also for revision.
What the PPT includes:
• The starter introduces them to an exam style question based on Die Casting - students will be given a hand out explaining the command words which will appear in their exam. They will them highlight the command words and key information in the mock question itself. (this will come in handy later on in the lesson)
• Information about the Die Casting and sand casting process - images and videos
• Two hand outs -
The first task asks students to answer an exam style question relating to Die Casting - They will be given time to answer the question. The second hand out shows a model answer to the question along with the mark scheme. They will be asked to mark the model answer using the mark scheme and reflect. They will they go back to their answer and mark in the same way reflecting after. Plenary - Students will identify the pro’s of each casting process.
**Shaping Techniques: Lathe/Milling Machine/CAD-CAM/his PPT is a whole lesson.
It’s great to introduce students to the topic of Shaping Techniques when using the Milling machine and Lathe (can also be used for the revision period) - It also explores CAD/CAM when used with these 2 machines/processes.
An exam question has also been included focusing on The Milling Machine. The answer for this question has been provided also with highlighted content showing where students will pick up the marks. This is all presented on 1 slide, so you could always show it to the class and run through it to encourage self assessment.
The PPT is full of reliable subject information. Videos and imagery are included for those more visual learners and to support understanding and learning
**Shaping Techniques: Bending and Shaping PPT is a whole lesson.
This PPT is a whole lesson - great for introducing students to the topic or for revision.
The lesson cover:
Bending Materials – naming 3 types
This is a task for students to complete. The task consists of students completing a detailed table by unscrambling the function of each bending type and example products. Answers have been provided on the next slide for the convenience of teacher and student.
Heated before being bent-
Subject specific information including reference to ‘annealing’
Pressed and Shaped
Subject specific information provided - images and video to help support learning. Diagram of the pressing process provided along with a task for students asking them to draw and label the metal sheet press process - great for exam prep.
**Shaping Techniques: 3D Printing PPT is a whole lesson.
Slides include reliable information from the CGP Revision booklet. You will find the following:
Clearly layed out task sheets to help structure the students’ work/lesson Information referring to - the 3d printing process, CAD/CAM, videos, prototypes and how 3D printing has helped in other industries - Health and Food. Students to answer a practice question - PPT includes model answer and encourages students to self reflect and improve their answer.
**Power and Machine tools - PPT and Comprehensive Task
Here you have a PPT displaying the key power tools and machine tools (which are featured in the CGP revision guide) all of the information which the students need to know for the exam are included, as the information has been used from the revision guide. The information is clear and includes images.
You will also receive a comprehensive sheet, which has been differentiated (low and high ability)
It has been advised for the teacher to print most of the ppt slides as flashcard (using the print 6 per page setting) and for the students to complete the comprehensive sheet. The teacher will then dedicate time to run through the questions and answers and the students to self mark.
There is a plenary at the end to encourage students to move around the room and answering/asking as many questions to a peer in 30 seconds.
**Manufactured Boards- PPT and Task Handout
Here you will find a full lesson teaching students about manufactured boards. The PPT contains reliable subject knowledge, images, task sheets (along with mock question & answer) and links to ‘how it’s made’ videos.
The PPT is divided into 3 parts -
Starter - Name that board!
Main - PPT slides clearly run through the 3 main manufactured boards - chipboard, MDF and Plywood. Task handouts encourage students to identify the wood by appearance and match them to their suited product. Students are provided with a mock exam question with answer.
Plenary - Speed Questioning! EXCITING!
**Softwoods and Hardwoods - PPT and task Handout
Here you will find a whole lesson. Resources include PPT and handout x4 sides! (oh not forgetting ALL of the ANSWERS!)
Students will be engaged throughout. The PPT is structured as -
Starter - Catagories and name the 8 soft and hardwoods (visuals shown)
Main - Information about each wood clearly presented, task for students to answer statements about each wood, design task for students to design a product fit for purpose, students collect customer feedback and an informative video showing students the process of how hardwood flooring is made.
Plenary - Referring back to the starter- students will answer and discuss.
This sheet is also included in the 'General Design Sheets Pack for SEN Students' by foodtechfanatics on TES premium resources.
This resource has been created for SEN pupils and can be used in all disciplines of Design and Technology. It consists of 2 A3 design ideas sheets that include words to help students to label their ideas-students should be limited to the amount of words they use for labelling according to their ability, and large font has been used throughout.
This resource has been made in both publisher and PDF.
Great for KS3 Students and could also provide a starting point for GCSE students at the start of their course.
Could be used in a project, for a cover lesson, homework/extension tasks.
Includes
1x - Shoe-Trainer store design sheet
1x - Product branding and visual identity
1x Takeaway pizza design sheet
Just print out and you are ready to go.
Happy Teaching :-)
Design and Technology practice questions aimed at Year 7 students or as general revision at KS3. Also ideal for cover classes or as a homework.
This worksheet is designed to be used in landscape orientation and can be printed in A4 format but A3 is advised for the maximum learning experience of the student.
Students often have different attitudes towards initial ideas lessons, i often hear students complain that they cant draw or that they know what they want to make and they don’t need to draw it. This lesson has been designed to teach KS3 and KS4 students the importance of initial ideas as well as guiding them through all of the important stages of sketching, rendering and annotating. The lesson and worksheet is generic and can be edited to suit all projects. The worksheet can also be included as part of a project booklet that you may be creating.
This Resource includes 2 different A3 worksheets in which students need to design an app based on a specified brief.
Each sheet has several tasks and there is more than enough work for 2-3 lessons. An excellent extension for these tasks is to get students to create hi-fidelity mockups of their Apps on Microsoft Powerpoint.
This worksheet works well for years 7-11 and can be used across DT, ICT, Art and Graphics.
D&T Theory AQA Lesson Bundle
This bundle includes 14 engaging theory lessons linked to the Design Technology GCSE AQA Specification:
♦ Timbers and Metals
♦ Polymers
♦ Textiles & New Materials
♦ Research & Investigation
♦ Explore & Develop Ideas
♦ Design Strategies
♦ Eco, Environmental & Social
♦ Design Companies
♦ Work of Other Designers
♦ Electronic Systems
♦ Material Finishes
♦ Material Selection
♦ Mechanical Systems
♦ Standard Components
These theory lessons do not require the use of specialist equipment or computers. Allowing the work to be set remotely or to be taught in non-specialist classrooms.
The resources include a revision work booklet covering the AQA syllabus.
1x booklet ( 48 pages A5) 24 pages A4 download in Publisher.
1x set of Knowledge organisers (11 x A3) download in Power Point or PDF
The booklet is supported my modern up to date Knowledge organisers covering all areas found within Design & Technology.
The booklet can be printed as a booklet or delivered as A4 worksheet. Ideal for home work /home revision or building in to the deliverance of your theory lessons.
This is a must for any KS4 DT teacher preparing G.C.S.E revision resource
This paper makes the case that if e-learning research and development projects are to be successfully adopted in real-world teaching and learning contexts, then they must effectively address accessibility and usability issues; and that these need to be integrated throughout the project. As such, accessibility and usability issues need to be made explicit in project documentation, along with allocation of appropriate resources and time. We argue that accessibility and usability are intrinsically inter-linked.
This a good introductory ppt cum task sheet for MYP year 1. The slides explain what is a design brief. You can try this ppt for free. To be more effective you could download the full ppt which includes how to develop design specification as well
