From the New AQA Design Technology specification. A theory lesson with a student work sheet. Includes interactive activities and videos to support learning.

For KS4 learners. A 1 hour theory lesson, includes interactive teacher powerpoint, student worksheet and CAD CAM card sorter task. Covers: automation flexible manufacturing systems (FMS) computer aided design (CAD) computer aided manufacture (CAM) just in time (JIT) lean manufacturing.

Everything covered from the new spec for the textiles elements. A powerpoint and worksheet which covers all fibres and fabrics needed for the exam. By the end students should: Know 3 natural and 3 synthetic fibres. Be able to give an example of a blended fabric. Understand 3 fabric construction methods. Everything you need to cover if you are a non textiles specialist.

After the AQA preparing to teach I created this planning for the NEA. I have broke down how much each unit is worth to ensure the correct amount of time is spent on each area.

Covers all areas from the specification. Allows you to colour code and map which areas you can cover in lower school to build up to the GCSE.

A drawing skills workshop presentation and worksheet for students to fill in.

A year 8 Design technology exam pack. Includes, a 1.5 hour exam, revision activity pack and mark scheme. Created in the style of the new AQA Design Technology exam. Exam covers: · Source and Origin of materials: To know where materials originate from and their properties in textiles, resistant materials, electronics and graphics. · Physical Properties of materials · Fossil fuels: To be able to explain fossil fuels. · Treatments and finishes: Be able to select a treatment and finish and know how it is applied to a material · 6 R’s for sustainability: As designers, manufacturers and consumers it’s important to consider the 6 R’s for sustainability. Know the 6 terms below, understand how you would consider these in your designing and making. REUSE, RECYCLE, RETHINK, REPAIR, REFUSE and REDUCE. · Design considerations: To be able to design for the elderly and teenagers. · Product analysis: Be able to describe/analyse the work of other designers. You will be given a picture of an existing product and asked to evaluate it. · Material management & wastage · Nesting · Tolerances: in the manufacturing industry.

A free resource, I would really appreciate it if you could leave a review. And if you enjoy using this, feel free to check out my other resources on here. Includes a teacher powerpoint, student worksheet and templates for designing. Lesson covers: How technology push/market pull affects choice. Changing job roles due to the emergence of new ways of working driven by technological change. Changes in fashion and trends in relation to new and emergent technologies. Respecting people of different faiths and beliefs. How products are designed and made to avoid having a negative impact on others: design for disabled, elderly or different religious groups.