This resource contains interactive tasks for Ks3 students the contents of this resource includes. video worksheets powerpoint presentation The resource can be used to introduce students to the hazards that may arise within a workshop and rules they must follow.

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.

Bundle that includes all resources needed to deliver the GCSE Non Exam Assessment to students by either a specialist or non specialist teacher. Bundle includes GCSE D&T tracking document (Currently £3 individually) NEA Student Guide (Currently £5 individually) 50+ Pages of example student work with teacher notes Individual lesson power points for each page of the Non Exam assessment (13 powerpoints totally 20+ lessons) Links to youtube videos for each lesson These are written for the AQA specification however most resources can be easily repurposed for any other the other specifications.

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.

This powerpoint covers the majority of the GCSE AQA Engineering specification. Suitable for all examboards, and this powerpoint is complete with highlights to each part of the spec. Created for the 2022 Exams with Advanced Information, but the content will be examined for all exams. Can be used for DT revision. I achieved a Grade 9 in the Summer 2022 GCSE Exams using this booklet and received 80/80 in my NEA Component, achieving a grade 9 overall.

Design and Technology Lower KS2 This unit of work was written for a year 3 class but can be used for year 4 too. It follows from structures unit that pupils should have learnt in KS1 e.g creating photo frames or houses for three little pigs etc. The unit includes development of knowledge and skills from the programmes of study for DT in Key Stage 2. A complete unit of work with lesson planning, Powerpoints and resources. Visuals and photos included for clear instructions Design inspirations for shell structures e.g natural and manufactured as well as suitable designers and engineers. Opportunities to plan and make a shell structure e.g using 3d nets of varying design as well as CAD. Pupils will construct a sandwich box or a trinket box and evaluate on an ongoing basis to see if the design is fit for purpose. Pupils will develop understanding of technical skills and explore cutting, joining and strengthening techniques. Thank you for choosing this and I can assure you - it will save you many hours of planning.

Over 100 slides and an accompanying 16 page workbook to aid delivery of the electrical and electronic systems sections of the new AQA GCSE Engineering specification and the new AQA GCSE Design and Technology specification. Includes slides, animations and questions on: power supplies, system diagrams, input and output devices, process devices (timers, counters, comparators, logic, microcontrollers), transistors.

A pic ‘n’ mix revision booklet for Design and Technology GCSE. 15 pages with 50 video explanations, 28 exam questions and over 50 revision tasks. To be used independently, during tutor time, supporting class revision for students and parent/carers. If a student only completes the definitions and watches the videos they should get a 4/5 grade in the exam. I created it for students who are disengaged with revision. For each topic there is:- video explanations definitions of key terms question exam questions further revision tasks The sections link to the AQA specification, however it is fully editable so you can adapt to fit other exam boards. It covers: Core technical principles Specialist technical principles - timber (although most are generic links/questions so can be adapted to other materials) Design and making principles Feedback welcome.

Here you have a Design Technology Quiz, tried and tested with KS3 and GCSE students studying DT. The quiz is interactive throughout using Hyperlinks navigating to the correct and incorrect answers which appear clearly on the screen for students to see. The quiz contains 23 questions and covers: environmental impact, selecting the correct materials, textiles fabrics, obsolescence and standard components and their function. This Quiz has been tried and tested and has had fantastic feedback from students and teachers. It is great for a specialist teacher or a non-specialist teacher during a DT cover lesson. You may also be interested in: Made for teachers Shop Design Technology Theory Lessons Design Technology Cover Worksheets Complete Food Lesson Bundle AQA Food Preparation and Nutrition Nea 1 & 2 Coursework Guidance & Exam/Mock Questions Preparation EDUQAS Food Preparation and Nutrition NEA 1 & 2 Coursework Guidance & Exam/Mock Questions Preparation Food Written Exam/Mock Questions and Revision suitable for all exam boards (Larger Bundle GCSE Food Exam/Mock Questions with Model Answers BUNDLEsuitable for all exam boards (smaller Bundle)

A collection of design and technology starters aimed at GCSE. Each slide includes a ‘odd one out’ question and a 'what can you see in the picture?' These are to provoke general discussion and revision. Also includes the answers. There was 16 starters in total. I’ve attached a PDF and powerpoint version of this.

Eduqas Design and Technology Revision Question Booklet - Exam style questions covering all aspects of the Eduqas Design and Technology and our world exam. Topic tick list included

A powerpoint of 24 lesson starters for Design Technology. Great for KS3 especially. Minimal preparation required, just need a projector! Topics cover resistant materials, graphics and product design.

A simple handbook with tips at the side of each powerpoint slide. This is interactive with links to external websites (e.g. DATA), as well as programmed to link to specific areas of the document when in presentation mode. Really helpful for new staff who need all the information in one place. Contents: Introduction. Staff. Rooms. Timetable 2023-2024. Whole school documents. Department SIP. Curriculum Development. Developing Subject Specific Professional Development. Behaviour and Attitudes: Positive Behaviour for Learning (LEARN DNA). Personal Development: Enrichment and Extra-Curricular Provision. Department Priorities. Teaching and Learning. Key Concepts in KS3, KS4, KS5. Key Features of Teaching. What will you see in Design & Technology lessons? Key Features of Learning. What will you see in Design & Technology books? What assessment will you see in Design & Technology? Online Platforms used in Design & Technology. Department Policies. Schemes of Work. Reports. Health and Safety. In case of fire. Risk Assessment. Maintenance and management of rooms. Booking Technicians

Do you want a great display with no effort?! 30 x colourful A4 posters (portrait) Download, click, print (maybe laminate) - voila! Inspire your students Impress SLT (tell them you made them!) Helps put a tick in the CIAG box High quality images no logos of mine or annoying footers You get 2 downloads - the original Power Point file and a pdf, so you can edit if you want or just print 30 careers covered are: aerospace engineer, architect, bricklayer, carpenter/joiner, CAD technician, chef, civil engineer, costume designer, domestic appliance engineer, electrical engineer, electrician, fashion designer, food scientist, graphic designer, landscape architect, mechanical engineer, model maker, motor mechanic, plasterer, plumber, product designer, quantity surveyor, roofer, set designer, signwriter, tiler, town planner, video game designer, water engineer, welder

This is a 6-8 week lesson plan bundle. Consisting of 11 topics that are mentioned below. The lessons are planned with starters, learning objectives, main lessons and plenaries. Bundle: • PowerPoint slides (6-8 week lessons). • Booklet (also containing differentiated work for lower ability that can be found at the back). • End of booklet assessment. • Assessment mark scheme. Topics: • Health and safety. • Work expectations. • Design brief. • Task analysis. • DT brief intro (Resistant materials). • Machines and hand tools. • Production aids. • Product analysis. • Design ideas. • Design development. • Looking at the work of other designers. • Metals and alloys (extra lesson).

This is a selection of images and objects for students to work out what objects are and to think outside the box. I use these as little starters to get students to think visually as soon as they come in the room. There is also images of everyday objects for students to think of other uses forcing them to be creative and inventive.

How to write a Design Technology / Engineering department proposal

A PDF with a range of extension task for KS3 Design Technology

A NASA video presentation about the engineering design process in action at Desert RATS, or Research and Technology Studies, in Arizona. Learn about the next generation of the ATHLETE vehicle. See how the original design changed to allow a split into two robots and the addition of unique tools for exploration.