A simple quick starter / do it now task to test/widen students current knowledge of Smart Materials Learning Outcomes of the lesson: MEET IT (Learning) I can name at least 4 different smart materials BEAT IT (Mastering) I can identify smart materials in real-life products SMASH IT (Extending) I can explain how smart materials can be used in every day products Students could then go onto designing a product for the textile industry which includes a smart material.

A homework resource which has been created for Year 11. The homework asks students to analyse the Toblerone advert is from the 1950s. It will help students to revise the codes and conventions of historical adverts and to practise for the unseen analysis for ‘section A’ in the exam. Studnets are asked to analyse the use of visual codes in this advertisement, using the questions on the second slide. Feel free to use/adapt, however, please leave a review! Thank you.

I produced this leaflet a few years ago for an interview on ‘Decorating Fabric Techniques’. I thought it may be useful to share. I have also uploaded the editable version on publisher. I have also uploaded the presenation which I created however, it is very basic. Along with the fabric properties/senses/ keywords starter activity. I printed these A5 landscape on card double sided. I then put them into an envelope with the labelled fabric swatches. Free resource but please leave a review :)

A mini mock paper that I have created to test Year 10 students on their knowledge and understanding of the core theory 2.1.1 (a,b and e) Free resource but please leave a review :)

A mini mock paper that I have created to test Year 10 students on their knowledge and understanding of the core theory 2.1.1 (section a) Free resource but please leave a review :)

A great resource if you need a quick cover lesson for Art at KS3. The power-point is only basic but it can be further developed. The aim of the lesson is for students to design a shield to be hung at Cardiff Castle. They have a ‘live’ fake brief whereby their shield needs to represent Welsh Culture and Identity. I created the shield on photoshop. There are x3 versions for the students to select from and I got these printed onto A4 or A3 cartridge. For a cover lesson you may just want to print it on normal paper. At KS3 students already have a welsh culture and identity project so I have attached the visual aids which support students. They also look at a range of illustrators such as Quinton Blake etc. Students use fine liners and colouring pencils to create their illustrations.

A quick extension task when covering ‘Semiotics in Advertising’ Please feel free to use/adapt, however just leave a review! #teacherssupportingteachers #worklifebalance

A Bacteria and Food Safety Quiz used with Year 9 and GCSE. I have used this multiple choice quiz as a starter to test Year 9 on what they remember from Year 7/8 Food.

In response to the WJEC specification: 2.1.2: (a) Natural, synthetic, blended and mixed fibres

This worksheet is for WJEC Textiles (D&T) (a) Natural, synthetic, blended and mixed fibres The categorisation and working properties of fibres and textiles. The raw materials of textiles are classified according to their source. Natural polymers Animal polymers: wool/fleece – mohair, cashmere, angora, alpaca, camel (hair), llama. Insect polymers: silk. Plant polymers: cotton, linen, hemp, jute, bamboo, soya. Manufactured polymers Synthetic: acrylic, polyester, polypropylene, nylon (polyamide), elastane, Lycra, aramid fibres. Regenerated: viscose, rayon, acetate, lyocell (Tencel®) Microfibres – to include Tactel®, (Modal®). Fibre blends Mixed fibres The properties of textiles fibres including, strength, elasticity, absorbency, durability, insulation, flammability, water-repellence, anti-static and resistance to acid, bleach and sunlight.

In response to the WJEC textiles specification 2.1.2: (a) Natural, synthetic, blended and mixed fibres

A quick starter activity whereby students are given x5 fabric swatches labelled A-E and they have to evaluate and describe the properties of the fabric. The two documents are printed double sided onto A5 card and placed into an envelope with the fabric swatches.

A mini mock exam paper for GCSE DT students on the Core Theory Knowledge and Understanding This mini mock paper explores topics from Section A Technology Push and Market Pull Product Life Cycle Global Manufacturing Standards

A extension worksheet in response to the specification WJEC 2.1.2: (a) Natural, synthetic, blended and mixed fibres

*Free but please leave a review * Over 70 slides exploring 2.1.2 (a) Fibres WJEC GCSE The powerpoint works alongside my worksheets, knowledge organisers and exam papers. Also includes a range of starters and plenary ideas.

This is a homework task which will help students to apply the conventions of print advertising to their study of the set products and develop their analytical skills. As it is an older example, the Milk Tray advert will also help students to revise historical and social contexts relevant to the set Quality Street product. Students are to use the questions and prompts on the next slide to analyse the Milk Tray advertisement. Please feel free to use/adapt, however, please use a review! Thank you

WJEC Textiles A worksheet in response to the specification: 2.1.2 (a) Natural, synthetic, blended and mixed fibres

Taken inspiration from another free resource which I found on here and some free match me up questions. In response to the WJEC specification 2.1.2: Fibres

A great visual resource to support a simple design task for a double cover lesson. The task can be completed on the double sided word document which is also attached. There are some research questions on the front to get the students thinking about ideas. *please note our students are allowed to use their phones for research tasks. Some questions may not work without access to the Internet, so you may want to amend it. On the front there is a simple apron template for them to draw their design into. As an extension students could annotate their design with how it could be manufactured. Or they could go on to design an accompanying oven glove or tea towel? This task is aimed at Year 7 textiles, however it can be used for a RM or food lesson.

A presentation which supports a double textiles lesson, linked to the WJEC Fashion and Textiles specification. The lesson content covers the topic of Technology Push and Market Pull from the Core Theory 2.1.1. The presentation is supported with a booklet which you can find on my TES page.