This unit of learning has been designed in response to the return to school, COVID 19 restrictions and guidance, and places a greater focus on the investigation, design and development stages of the iterative cycle. Due to the social distancing requirements, the resources prioritize making through CAD, rather than in the workshop where space may be limited. There are however different table-based modeling tasks to engage students and develop their practical skills. Carefully mapped against the KS3 curriculum requirements, this scheme of learning has been designed to ensure that students continue to receive an enriching, non-linear experience, underpinned with the vital threshold knowledge and skills required for future learning. The scheme is a scenario based ‘chair design’ project covering 19 hours, suitable for delivery in Year 8 or 9. An extensive, editable project booklet is included, alongside linked PowerPoint presentations to support your delivery. The project places a particular focus on experimentation and risk-taking with opportunities to improve maths and literacy stamina included. Assessment has been embedded to complement the four main sections of the GCSE specifications (Investigate, Design, Make, Evaluate) and success criteria has been included for each stage to encourage student ownership and independence. I am a new Head of Faculty and I recently undertook a complete rebranding of the department and this project will be delivered in Year 8 and 9 at my school. Hence, all logos and branding can be tailored to your own school. Although designed as a project, lessons can will also work in isolation to fit with your existing curriculum planning. To compliment this scheme, I would recommend my ‘screen addiction’ or ‘sleep deprivation’ units for Year 7 or 8 which also available on TES. The booklet also provides numerous opportunities for students to be stretched using upgrade tasks. Each lesson has specific knowledge and skills as a focus, as follows: Throw-away cultures and task analysis/design brief User profiling and product analysis Ergonomics and anthropometrics Sustainability Forces and material testing Mechanical systems Investigation knowledge recall Structures and plasticine modeling with sketching Structures and card modeling with sketching Structures and straw modeling with sketching Knock-down fittings and flat-pack challenge Isometric drawing Design analysis TinkerCAD introduction TinkerCAD challenges TinkerCAD final chair design 1 TinkerCAD final chair design 2 Evaluation 1: Designing for flat-packing Evaluation 2: Areas and volumes and projection reflection In order to successfully deliver this sequence of lessons the following additional resources will be required: Plasticine for modeling Straws for modeling Tape measures Modeling material samples for force testing 6/7 IKEA chairs for flat-pack challenge

This resource should be purchased alongside the Content Area 4 Student Workbook, (sold separately as a bundle) but PowerPoints can also be used separately as a teaching and learning resource. The demonstrate tasks will need adapting if using exercise books, rather than the intended student workbooks. The information below provides details of why the resources have been created and suggests some recommendations as to how they should be used. Following some experimentation with the revised specification NCFE provided student workbooks and PowerPoints in 2022/23, I decided to create my own for 2023/24 and beyond in order to improve student engagement, attainment and to help them know and remember more, particularly for the written examination. To achieve this, I have created a series of one-page lessons (student worksheet and teacher PowerPoint) which embed retrieval, extended literacy and upgrade opportunities. I have also incorporated all relevant examination questions from the past papers available (up to Summer 2023) and sequenced these for students to complete during lesson demonstrate tasks and upgrades. All of the planned lessons follow an accelerated learning format used at my school (Connect, Activate, Demonstrate, Consolidate), which can be easily adapted if required. In order to deliver the lessons as I have planned, I would advise that you: Present each PowerPoint as a slide show when delivering to students to ensure that intended pauses are provided to promote peer/group discussion before revealing new planned knowledge content. Direct students to complete their workbook pages as directed by the PowerPoint slides. Each workbook lesson page provides space for students to make revision notes which can support them when completing demonstrate tasks. Misconceptions identified via your chosen formative assessment approaches, should be clarified during the consolidate. For 2023/24, I have prioritised resources for Content Areas 1-5 as I already deliver much of the learning for 6-9 via separate practise synoptic project-based learning. This resource is for Content Area 4 and consists of: 9 x 1-hour adaptable teacher PowerPoint presentations (The content provided for the specific material category lessons can be extended to 2 hours) Upgrade/Stretch opportunities throughout Answers for the student demonstrate tasks have not been provided. Before presenting to your class, I would recommend you print out a copy of the workbook and answer the questions yourself to ensure that you are confident before delivery. This will be my approach to support my own subject knowledge and CPD. Also available, are resources for Content areas 1, 2, 3 and 5.

This resource should be purchased alongside the Content Area 4 Teacher PowerPoints, (sold separately as a bundle) but booklet can also be used by students as a stand-alone revision aid. The information below provides details of why the resources have been created some recommendations as to how they should be used. Following some experimentation with the revised specification NCFE provided student workbooks and PowerPoints in 2022/23, I decided to create my own for 2023/24 and beyond in order to improve student engagement, attainment and to help them know and remember more, particularly for the written examination. To achieve this, I have created a series of one-page lessons (student worksheet and teacher PowerPoint) which embed retrieval, extended literacy and upgrade opportunities. I have also incorporated all relevant examination questions from the past papers available (up to Summer 2023) and sequenced these for students to complete during lesson demonstrate tasks and upgrades. All of the planned lessons follow an accelerated learning format used at my school (Connect, Activate, Demonstrate, Consolidate), which can be easily adapted if required. In order to deliver the lessons as I have planned, I would advise that you: Present each PowerPoint as a slide show when delivering to students to ensure that intended pauses are provided to promote peer/group discussion before revealing new planned knowledge content. Direct students to complete their workbook pages as directed by the PowerPoint slides. Each workbook lesson page provides space for students to make revision notes which can support them when completing demonstrate tasks. Misconceptions identified via your chosen formative assessment approaches, should be clarified during the consolidate. For 2023/24, I have prioritised resources for Content Areas 1-5 as I already deliver much of the learning for 6-9 via separate practise synoptic project-based learning. This resource is for Content Area 4 and consists of: 1 x adaptable student workbook with x9 one-page lessons Upgrade/Stretch opportunities throughout Extended writing examination questions extracted from past papers 1 x revision map template At least one page of content specific diagnostic (multiple choice) questions Answers for the student demonstrate tasks have not been provided. Before presenting to your class, I would recommend you print out a copy of the workbook and answer the questions yourself to ensure that you are confident before delivery. This will be my approach to support my own subject knowledge and CPD. Also available, are resources for Content areas 1, 2, 3 and 5.

This resource should be purchased alongside the Content Area 3 Student Workbook, (sold separately as a bundle) but PowerPoints can also be used separately as a teaching and learning resource. The demonstrate tasks will need adapting if using exercise books, rather than the intended student workbooks. The information below provides details of why the resources have been created and suggests some recommendations as to how they should be used. Following some experimentation with the revised specification NCFE provided student workbooks and PowerPoints in 2022/23, I decided to create my own for 2023/24 and beyond in order to improve student engagement, attainment and to help them know and remember more, particularly for the written examination. To achieve this, I have created a series of one-page lessons (student worksheet and teacher PowerPoint) which embed retrieval, extended literacy and upgrade opportunities. I have also incorporated all relevant examination questions from the past papers available (up to Summer 2023) and sequenced these for students to complete during lesson demonstrate tasks and upgrades. All of the planned lessons follow an accelerated learning format used at my school (Connect, Activate, Demonstrate, Consolidate), which can be easily adapted if required. In order to deliver the lessons as I have planned, I would advise that you: Present each PowerPoint as a slide show when delivering to students to ensure that intended pauses are provided to promote peer/group discussion before revealing new planned knowledge content. Direct students to complete their workbook pages as directed by the PowerPoint slides. Each workbook lesson page provides space for students to make revision notes which can support them when completing demonstrate tasks. Misconceptions identified via your chosen formative assessment approaches, should be clarified during the consolidate. For 2023/24, I have prioritised resources for Content Areas 1-5 as I already deliver much of the learning for 6-9 via separate practise synoptic project-based learning. This resource is for Content Area 3 and consists of: 4 x 1-hour adaptable teacher PowerPoint presentations Upgrade/Stretch opportunities throughout Answers for the student demonstrate tasks have not been provided. Before presenting to your class, I would recommend you print out a copy of the workbook and answer the questions yourself to ensure that you are confident before delivery. This will be my approach to support my own subject knowledge and CPD. Also available, are resources for Content areas 1, 2, 4 and 5.

This resource should be purchased alongside the Content Area 3 Teacher PowerPoints, (sold separately as a bundle) but booklet can also be used by students as a stand-alone revision aid. The information below provides details of why the resources have been created some recommendations as to how they should be used. Following some experimentation with the revised specification NCFE provided student workbooks and PowerPoints in 2022/23, I decided to create my own for 2023/24 and beyond in order to improve student engagement, attainment and to help them know and remember more, particularly for the written examination. To achieve this, I have created a series of one-page lessons (student worksheet and teacher PowerPoint) which embed retrieval, extended literacy and upgrade opportunities. I have also incorporated all relevant examination questions from the past papers available (up to Summer 2023) and sequenced these for students to complete during lesson demonstrate tasks and upgrades. All of the planned lessons follow an accelerated learning format used at my school (Connect, Activate, Demonstrate, Consolidate), which can be easily adapted if required. In order to deliver the lessons as I have planned, I would advise that you: Present each PowerPoint as a slide show when delivering to students to ensure that intended pauses are provided to promote peer/group discussion before revealing new planned knowledge content. Direct students to complete their workbook pages as directed by the PowerPoint slides. Each workbook lesson page provides space for students to make revision notes which can support them when completing demonstrate tasks. Misconceptions identified via your chosen formative assessment approaches, should be clarified during the consolidate. For 2023/24, I have prioritised resources for Content Areas 1-5 as I already deliver much of the learning for 6-9 via separate practise synoptic project-based learning. This resource is for Content Area 3 and consists of: 1 x adaptable student workbook with x4 one-page lessons Upgrade/Stretch opportunities throughout Extended writing examination questions extracted from past papers 1 x revision map template At least one page of content specific diagnostic (multiple choice) questions Answers for the student demonstrate tasks have not been provided. Before presenting to your class, I would recommend you print out a copy of the workbook and answer the questions yourself to ensure that you are confident before delivery. This will be my approach to support my own subject knowledge and CPD. Also available, are resources for Content areas 1, 2, 4 and 5.

This resource should be purchased alongside the Content Area 2 Teacher PowerPoints, (sold separately as a bundle) but booklet can also be used by students as a stand-alone revision aid. The information below provides details of why the resources have been created some recommendations as to how they should be used. Following some experimentation with the revised specification NCFE provided student workbooks and PowerPoints in 2022/23, I decided to create my own for 2023/24 and beyond in order to improve student engagement, attainment and to help them know and remember more, particularly for the written examination. To achieve this, I have created a series of one-page lessons (student worksheet and teacher PowerPoint) which embed retrieval, extended literacy and upgrade opportunities. I have also incorporated all relevant examination questions from the past papers available (up to Summer 2023) and sequenced these for students to complete during lesson demonstrate tasks and upgrades. All of the planned lessons follow an accelerated learning format used at my school (Connect, Activate, Demonstrate, Consolidate), which can be easily adapted if required. In order to deliver the lessons as I have planned, I would advise that you: Present each PowerPoint as a slide show when delivering to students to ensure that intended pauses are provided to promote peer/group discussion before revealing new planned knowledge content. Direct students to complete their workbook pages as directed by the PowerPoint slides. Each workbook lesson page provides space for students to make revision notes which can support them when completing demonstrate tasks. Misconceptions identified via your chosen formative assessment approaches, should be clarified during the consolidate. For 2023/24, I have prioritised resources for Content Areas 1-5 as I already deliver much of the learning for 6-9 via separate practise synoptic project-based learning. This resource is for Content Area 2 and consists of: 1 x adaptable student workbook with x8 one-page lessons Upgrade/Stretch opportunities throughout Extended writing examination questions extracted from past papers 1 x revision map template At least one page of content specific diagnostic (multiple choice) questions Answers for the student demonstrate tasks have not been provided. Before presenting to your class, I would recommend you print out a copy of the workbook and answer the questions yourself to ensure that you are confident before delivery. This will be my approach to support my own subject knowledge and CPD. Also available, are resources for Content areas 1, 3, 4 and 5.

This resource should be purchased alongside the Content Area 1 Teacher PowerPoints, (sold separately as a bundle) but booklet can also be used by students as a stand-alone revision aid. The information below provides details of why the resources have been created some recommendations as to how they should be used. Following some experimentation with the revised specification NCFE provided student workbooks and PowerPoints in 2022/23, I decided to create my own for 2023/24 and beyond in order to improve student engagement, attainment and to help them know and remember more, particularly for the written examination. To achieve this, I have created a series of one-page lessons (student worksheet and teacher PowerPoint) which embed retrieval, extended literacy and upgrade opportunities. I have also incorporated all relevant examination questions from the past papers available (up to Summer 2023) and sequenced these for students to complete during lesson demonstrate tasks and upgrades. All of the planned lessons follow an accelerated learning format used at my school (Connect, Activate, Demonstrate, Consolidate), which can be easily adapted if required. In order to deliver the lessons as I have planned, I would advise that you: Present each PowerPoint as a slide show when delivering to students to ensure that intended pauses are provided to promote peer/group discussion before revealing new planned knowledge content. Direct students to complete their workbook pages as directed by the PowerPoint slides. Each workbook lesson page provides space for students to make revision notes which can support them when completing demonstrate tasks. Misconceptions identified via your chosen formative assessment approaches, should be clarified during the consolidate. For 2023/24, I have prioritised resources for Content Areas 1-5 as I already deliver much of the learning for 6-9 via separate practise synoptic project-based learning. This resource is for Content Area 1 and consists of: 1 x adaptable student workbook with x16 one-page lessons Upgrade/Stretch opportunities throughout Extended writing examination questions extracted from past papers 1 x revision map template At least one page of content specific diagnostic (multiple choice) questions Answers for the student demonstrate tasks have not been provided. Before presenting to your class, I would recommend you print out a copy of the workbook and answer the questions yourself to ensure that you are confident before delivery. This will be my approach to support my own subject knowledge and CPD. Also available, are resources for Content areas 2, 3, 4 and 5.

This resource should be purchased alongside the Content Area 1 Student Workbook, (sold separately as a bundle) but PowerPoints can also be used separately as a teaching and learning resource. The demonstrate tasks will need adapting if using exercise books, rather than the intended student workbooks. The information below provides details of why the resources have been created and suggests some recommendations as to how they should be used. Following some experimentation with the revised specification NCFE provided student workbooks and PowerPoints in 2022/23, I decided to create my own for 2023/24 and beyond in order to improve student engagement, attainment and to help them know and remember more, particularly for the written examination. To achieve this, I have created a series of one-page lessons (student worksheet and teacher PowerPoint) which embed retrieval, extended literacy and upgrade opportunities. I have also incorporated all relevant examination questions from the past papers available (up to Summer 2023) and sequenced these for students to complete during lesson demonstrate tasks and upgrades. All of the planned lessons follow an accelerated learning format used at my school (Connect, Activate, Demonstrate, Consolidate), which can be easily adapted if required. In order to deliver the lessons as I have planned, I would advise that you: Present each PowerPoint as a slide show when delivering to students to ensure that intended pauses are provided to promote peer/group discussion before revealing new planned knowledge content. Direct students to complete their workbook pages as directed by the PowerPoint slides. Each workbook lesson page provides space for students to make revision notes which can support them when completing demonstrate tasks. Misconceptions identified via your chosen formative assessment approaches, should be clarified during the consolidate. For 2023/24, I have prioritised resources for Content Areas 1-5 as I already deliver much of the learning for 6-9 via separate practise synoptic project-based learning. This resource is for Content Area 1 and consists of: 16 x 1-hour adaptable teacher PowerPoint presentations Upgrade/Stretch opportunities throughout Answers for the student demonstrate tasks have not been provided. Before presenting to your class, I would recommend you print out a copy of the workbook and answer the questions yourself to ensure that you are confident before delivery. This will be my approach to support my own subject knowledge and CPD. Also available, are resources for Content areas 2, 3, 4 and 5.

This resource should be purchased alongside the Content Area 2 Student Workbook, (sold separately as a bundle) but PowerPoints can also be used separately as a teaching and learning resource. The demonstrate tasks will need adapting if using exercise books, rather than the intended student workbooks. The information below provides details of why the resources have been created and suggests some recommendations as to how they should be used. Following some experimentation with the revised specification NCFE provided student workbooks and PowerPoints in 2022/23, I decided to create my own for 2023/24 and beyond in order to improve student engagement, attainment and to help them know and remember more, particularly for the written examination. To achieve this, I have created a series of one-page lessons (student worksheet and teacher PowerPoint) which embed retrieval, extended literacy and upgrade opportunities. I have also incorporated all relevant examination questions from the past papers available (up to Summer 2023) and sequenced these for students to complete during lesson demonstrate tasks and upgrades. All of the planned lessons follow an accelerated learning format used at my school (Connect, Activate, Demonstrate, Consolidate), which can be easily adapted if required. In order to deliver the lessons as I have planned, I would advise that you: Present each PowerPoint as a slide show when delivering to students to ensure that intended pauses are provided to promote peer/group discussion before revealing new planned knowledge content. Direct students to complete their workbook pages as directed by the PowerPoint slides. Each workbook lesson page provides space for students to make revision notes which can support them when completing demonstrate tasks. Misconceptions identified via your chosen formative assessment approaches, should be clarified during the consolidate. For 2023/24, I have prioritised resources for Content Areas 1-5 as I already deliver much of the learning for 6-9 via separate practise synoptic project-based learning. This resource is for Content Area 2 and consists of: 8 x 1-hour adaptable teacher PowerPoint presentations Upgrade/Stretch opportunities throughout Answers for the student demonstrate tasks have not been provided. Before presenting to your class, I would recommend you print out a copy of the workbook and answer the questions yourself to ensure that you are confident before delivery. This will be my approach to support my own subject knowledge and CPD. Also available, are resources for Content areas 1, 3, 4 and 5.

If you purchase this resource, please leave me a review. In-line with the revised OFSTED framework, this scheme of learning has been designed to provide the students with a more enriching, non-linear, iterative experience. The project has been carefully mapped against the new KS3 national curriculum and it has been sequenced to engage students and secure their knowledge of the iterative design process. The scheme is a scenario focussed ‘night light’ project covering 19 lessons, suitable for delivery in Year 8 or 9. An extensive, editable project booklet is included, alongside linked PowerPoint presentations to support your delivery. The project places a particular focus on the design process, almost like a mini NEA, whilst exploring model making (CAD and Card), 2D /3D drawing techniques, electronics, project planning and quality control. Opportunities to improve maths and literacy stamina are also included. Assessment has been embedded to complement the four main sections of the GCSE specifications (Investigate, Design, Make, Evaluate) and success criteria has been included for each stage to encourage student ownership and independence. I am a new Head of Faculty and I recently undertook a complete rebranding of the department and this project is currently being delivered in Year 8 at my school. Hence, all logos and branding can be tailored to your own school. To compliment this scheme, I would recommend my ‘screen addiction’ project for Year 7 or 8 which is also available on TES. The booklet also provides numerous opportunities for students to be stretched using upgrade tasks. This project uses the USB colour changing LED kit purchased from Kitronik. Each lesson has specific knowledge and skills as a focus, as follows: Task analysis Client profile Mood board Materials investigation Situation need + design brief Design specification Initial sketches (2D) Iterative development (2D) Final design review (2D + 3D) Card modelling CAD modelling CAD 2D design Electronic systems Electronic processes Quality control Finishing Project diary Testing and evaluation End-of-project test

If you purchase this resource, please leave me a review. In-line with the revised OFSTED framework, this scheme of learning has been designed to provide the students with a more enriching, non-linear experience. The project has been carefully mapped against the new KS3 national curriculum and it has been sequenced to engage students and introduce them to the iterative design process. The scheme is a scenario focussed ‘puzzle game’ project covering 19 lessons suitable for delivery in Year 7 or Year 8. An extensive, editable project booklet is included, alongside linked PowerPoint presentations to support your delivery. The project places a particular focus on problem solving skills whilst exploring sustainability, 2D /3D drawing techniques. Opportunities to improve maths and literacy stamina are also included. Assessment has been embedded to complement the four main sections of the GCSE specifications (Investigate, Design, Make, Evaluate) and success criteria has been included for each stage to encourage student ownership and independence. I am a new Head of Faculty and I recently undertook a complete rebranding of the department and this project is currently being delivered in Year 8 at my school. Hence, all logos and branding can be tailored to your own school. To follow this, I would recommend my ‘sleep deprivation’ project which is also available on TES. I currently deliver this to Year 9, in preparation for their option choices. The booklet also provides numerous opportunities for students to be stretched using upgrade tasks. Each lesson has specific knowledge and skills as a focus, as follows: Problem solving Problem identification Product analysis Timber research Sustainable design Life cycle assessment Heatherwick Studio sketching Isometric drawing Isometric drawing Isometric drawing Marking out timber Sawing timber + quality control Adhesives Workshop tools + puzzle manufacture Production scales + puzzle manufacture Finishing Project evaluation Knowledge recall task Team quiz

Following the feedback I received when I recently shared this drawing booklet on Twitter, I thought others might find it useful if I shared it on TES. The booklet has been designed to broaden student design communication skills and provides opportunities for them to develop: Isometric drawing Oblique drawing Orthographic drawing 2D/3D sketching. As with all of my resources, they can be adapted as you see fit.

I have created this resource to develop student workshop skills and confidence in preparation for their actual non-exam assessment (NEA). The skills box focusses on the skills listed below which are appropriate to my school resource but of could be adapted easily to fit your centre. Timbers processes Comb joint Dovetail joint Lap joint Dowel joint Polymer processes Laser cutting Vacuum forming Metal processes Cold-forming (dowel drilling jig) Included in the resource is the logo I created for the learning sequence, an example outcome and a 2-sided A3 student worksheet, showcasing a CAD exploded and working drawing in addition to a manufacturing diary to monitor student progress.

This workbook is designed to be used alongside your practise synoptic learning. Pages 2-7 focus on the knowledge related to the marking out, modification, joining and finishing tools, equipment and machines required to be learnt for Content Area 5. Examination style questions (EWR and MC), taken from past papers make up the rest of the booklet. The format is similar to that of my other workbooks for CA 1-4 and it can also be used as a simple revision or home learning aid.