New and Emerging Technologies – Introduction to Automation & Industry 4.0
Non-Specialist Ready Lesson with Teacher Notes
Tired of complex D&T theory? This is the ultimate, ready-to-teach PowerPoint and resource package for the essential GCSE “New and Emerging Technologies” topic of Automation and Industry 4.0.
This comprehensive lesson covers all core content required by AQA, Edexcel, and Eduqas specifications, particularly focusing on production techniques and systems within New and Emerging Technologies. It is perfectly designed for both specialist teachers and, crucially, non-specialist staff covering the subject.
What’s Included? (12-Slide PowerPoint & Teacher Notes)
12-Slide GCSE D&T PowerPoint: Visually engaging, concise, and clearly structured for student understanding.
Fully Streamlined Teacher Notes: Detailed and easy to follow, written specifically to help non-specialists deliver complex content with confidence.
Engaging Activities & Discussion Prompts: Includes a contemporary video case study on Amazon-style warehouse automation to spark classroom debate on ethics, jobs vs. efficiency, and the role of technology in modern manufacturing.
Key Learning Objectives Covered:
Understand the role of Automation within New and Emerging Technologies.
Distinguish between Automation and Mechanisation.
Explore Types of Automation (Industrial Robots, CNC, 3D Printing).
Examine the evolution to Industry 4.0 / Smart Factories.
Evaluate advantages and disadvantages of automation (Precision, Safety, Speed vs. Job Displacement, Cost, Maintenance).
Discuss the social, ethical, and environmental implications of automation, including sustainability and skills for future designers.
Why Buy This Resource?
Saves Planning Time: Simply download, read the notes, and deliver—no subject expertise needed.
Specification Accurate: Fully aligned with “New and Emerging Technologies: Production Techniques and Systems” from the Edexcel GCSE Design & Technology specification.
Perfect for Cover: Leave it with a cover supervisor and have full confidence it will run smoothly.
Give your students the edge in this vital New and Emerging Technologies topic — and make your teaching life easier!
Something went wrong, please try again later.
This resource hasn't been reviewed yet
To ensure quality for our reviews, only customers who have purchased this resource can review it
Report this resourceto let us know if it violates our terms and conditions.
Our customer service team will review your report and will be in touch.
£2.50