This double sized worksheet it suitable for Design Technology Cover lessons; or delivered by a specialist teacher. The worksheet focuses on Design consideration, providing information and tasks relating to usability, aesthetic considerations and colour association. The four tasks are clearly explained and answers are included for all questions. It has been used primarily for KS3, but could be delivered to KS4.
An additional handout sheet is also provided to help with differentiation. This handout sheet provides a list of suggested colour meanings for students to use (if they wish) to help complete task 2.
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20 Design Technology Cover Work / Cover Lessons Worksheets and Quiz
Design Technology Remote Learning and Cover Work; suitable for KS3 students. Tried and tested with year 7, year 8 and year 9 classes. The worksheets cover Illustration, Logo Design, Typography, Graffiti, Packaging Design, Scale & Proportion, Clothes Design, Sewing Machine Safety, DT Design Solutions and Design Technology Interactive Quiz. **These DT resources may also come in handy** [DT Project - 31 Template Pages - Understand the Design Process -](https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/dt-project-31-template-pages-understand-the-design-process-add-your-own-design-brief-12845987) [DT KS3 Mini project - Waterproof Overall](https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/ks3-mini-dt-project-dt-cover-work-15-template-pages-waterproof-overall-12846085) [DT KS3 Mini Project - Collapsible Bin Store](https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/ks3-mini-dt-project-dt-cover-work-15-template-pages-collapsible-bin-storage-12846098) [DT KS3 Mini Project - Seat Belt Protector](https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/ks3-mini-dt-project-dt-cover-work-15-template-pages-seatbelt-protector-12846102) [DT KS3 Mini Project - Magnetic Wrist Band](https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/ks3-mini-dt-project-dt-cover-work-15-template-pages-magnetic-wristband-12846962) [DT Lesson Bundle](https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/x7-whole-lesson-bending-and-shaping-lathe-milling-cad-cam-die-casting-and-sand-casting-3d-printing-soft-and-hardwoods-manufactured-boards-use-of-power-and-machine-tools-12246478)
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Design Technology Cover Work/Worksheets - Design Considerations
These DT Cover worksheets have been primarily designed for year 9 and GCSE students. 1. The first worksheet focuses on Mock Questions related to Usability. There are 7 questions (15 marks) in total. Students are provided with space to write their answers. Answers are provided for all of the questions; allowing self-marking time during the lesson. 2. The second worksheet focuses on Design Considerations. It focuses on Usability and Colour Association. Students are provided with four tasks. The answers are provided for all tasks to allow for self-marking during the lesson. Teacher may consider providing this worksheet to lower years - such as year 8. 3. The third resource encourages students to identify 8 design problems and write a design solution for each. This resource has also been presented to KS3 students as part of a cover lesson. The problem areas cover: * Loose items in a large bag * Messy eater - older children * Children differentiating between the left and right trainer * Getting down from a bunk bed safer and quicker * Birds pecking at rubbish and making a mess on bin day * Baby’s crawling on harder floors / discomfort to their knees * Picking up a large number of nails that have dropped onto the floor 4. The fourth worksheet focuses on Mock Questions related to Design Considerations. There are 7 questions (15 marks) in total. Students are provided with space to write their answers. Answers are provided for all of the questions; allowing self-marking time during the lesson. 5. The fifth worksheet focuses on analysing a product & materials and components. Students are presented with four tasks in total. A handout has been provided to support them when analysing a product. Students are introduced to four design problems and asked to provide a solution for each. Please note that 3/4 of the problems on this worksheet also feature in handout three (listed above) and these are as follows: * Loose items in a large bag * Children differentiating between the left and right trainer * Getting down from a bunk bed safer and quicker ...the 4th problem is: * Some pre-school children are able to undo their seatbelt buckle. You can find other Design Technology resources in my shop. Some useful links have been listed below: [All DT resources](https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/Made_for_teachers/Design,%20engineering%20and%20technology) [DT Interactive Quiz](https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/design-technology-quiz-12842581) [Cover Lesson BUNDLE](https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/art-d-and-t-textiles-cover-lessons-x17-tried-and-testing-fun-and-engaging-12433438) [Understanding the Design Brief - Page Templates](https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/dt-project-31-template-pages-understand-the-design-process-add-your-own-design-brief-12845987)
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