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I am a Secondary teacher from Reading. I am an experienced Construction teacher. I also teach Design Technology and Engineering. Please have a look at my resources.

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I am a Secondary teacher from Reading. I am an experienced Construction teacher. I also teach Design Technology and Engineering. Please have a look at my resources.
Construction Legislation Card Sort
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Construction Legislation Card Sort

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An activity that can be used as a starter or plenary and helps students learn what Construction Health and Safety legislation stands for. Cards are set out on a grid ready to be printed and cut.
Structures Keyword Bingo
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Structures Keyword Bingo

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A good starter/ group activity with key structure related words and questions provided. You can rig it so a certain group wins or make up different questions. Students could make up questions as a flipped learning activity I have made several different grids that can be printed and laminated so used multiple times and a set of example questions. This activity is part of a whole unit of work on Structures and the Built Environment which can be purchased as a bundle in my shop but also used on its own
What Am I riddles for Structures (Construction/ Engineering)
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What Am I riddles for Structures (Construction/ Engineering)

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A good stater activity which uses riddles to help students learn key words related to structures and buildings. Answers provided. This activity is part of a whole unit of work on Structures and the Built Environment which can be purchased as a bundle in my shop or used on its own.
EDUQAS Construction and the Built Environment  Unit 1 Knowledge Tracker
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EDUQAS Construction and the Built Environment Unit 1 Knowledge Tracker

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Unit 1 Introduction to the Built Environment: AC 1.1 The Sector Teacher/ Student tracker for Unit 1 that students’ can Red, Amber, Green their understanding. All assessment criteria covered in detail and links directly to each lesson in the teaching powerpoints. It is clear and easy to see and can be stuck in student books, displayed on the board, or shown to parents. My aim is to create a whole resource package for the new specification as there currently are not any resources online. Watch this space and browse my shop for loads of other construction related resources. ** Please note this resource is available as part of my EDUQAS Construction and the Built Envrionment Starter Resource Bundle**
Types of Bridges (Construction/ Engineering)
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Types of Bridges (Construction/ Engineering)

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Lesson Powerpoint and activities teaching about the structures of different bridges. This could be used in an Engineering/ Construction/ Built Environment course or as a one off lesson. This resource includes: Leveled WALT and WILF (Learning Objectives) Starter, main and student task (printable worksheets within powerpoint) Lots of visual stimuli This lesson is part of a whole unit of work on Structures and the Built Environment which can be purchased as a bundle in my shop :)
Mega Structures Lesson & Activities. (Built Environment/ Construction/ Engineering)
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Mega Structures Lesson & Activities. (Built Environment/ Construction/ Engineering)

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Lesson Powerpoint and activities for introducing students to Mega Structures (really big buildings). This could be used in an Engineering/ Construction/ Built Environment course or as a one off lesson. A fun topic that students always enjoy- they are fascinated by really big buildings such as the Burj Khalifa This resource includes: Leveled WALT and WILF (Learning Objectives) Starter, main and student research task (printable worksheets within powerpoint) Lots of visual stimuli This lesson is part of a whole unit of work on Structures and the Built Environment which can be purchased as a bundle in my shop :)
Forces & Different types of Structures Lesson and Activities (Construction/ Engineering)
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Forces & Different types of Structures Lesson and Activities (Construction/ Engineering)

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Lesson Powerpoint and activities for learning how the different forces (COMPRESSION, TENSION, TORSION AND SHEAR) and the different types of structures shell vs frame. This could be used in an Engineering/ Construction/ Built Environment course or as a one off lesson. This resource includes: Leveled WALT and WILF (Learning Objectives) Starter, main and plenary (printable worksheets within powerpoint) Lots of visual stimuli and printable resources included in powerpoint This lesson is part of a whole unit of work on Structures and the Built Environment which can be purchased as a bundle in my shop :)
Defects & Decay in Structures. (Built Environment/ Construction/ Engineering)
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Defects & Decay in Structures. (Built Environment/ Construction/ Engineering)

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Lesson Powerpoint and activities for teaching how structures decay and about building defects. Also a few methods on how to fix the decay. This could be used in an Engineering/ Construction/ Built Environment course or as a one off lesson. This links closely to WJEC Planning and Maintaining the Built Environment. This resource includes: Leveled WALT and WILF (Learning Objectives) Starter, main and student task where they can look for defects at their school (printable worksheets within powerpoint) Lots of visual stimuli This lesson is part of a whole unit of work on Structures and the Built Environment which can be purchased as a bundle in my shop :)
Dangerous Building Materials (Built Environment/ Construction/ Engineering)
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Dangerous Building Materials (Built Environment/ Construction/ Engineering)

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Lesson Powerpoint and activities for looking at building materials used in old structures and how they are on longer used due to their dangerous effects. This could be used in an Engineering/ Construction/ Built Environment course or as a one off lesson. A fun topic that students enjoy- materials covered are Lead, Asbestos and Arsenic. This resource includes: Leveled WALT and WILF (Learning Objectives) Starter, main and plenary (printable worksheets within powerpoint) Great youtube videos which explain each material. Lots of visual stimuli This lesson is part of a whole unit of work on Structures and the Built Environment which can be purchased as a bundle in my shop :)
Spaghetti Structure Project (Construction/ Engineering)
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Spaghetti Structure Project (Construction/ Engineering)

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Lesson Powerpoint and activities for a fun spaghetti project which directs students to build a structure which is tall or can hold the weight of bricks. This could be used in an Engineering/ Construction/ Built Environment course or as a one off lesson. A fun way for students to show they understand how to make a structure strong and resist force. This resource includes: Leveled WALT and WILF (Learning Objectives) Starter, main and student help sheets and evaluation (printable worksheets within powerpoint) Lots of visual stimuli This lesson is part of a whole unit of work on Structures and the Built Environment which can be purchased as a bundle in my shop :)
Dome Structure & Geodesic Design (Construction/ Engineering)
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Dome Structure & Geodesic Design (Construction/ Engineering)

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Lesson Powerpoint and activities for teaching about domes and geodesic design . This could be used in an Engineering/ Construction/ Built Environment course or as a one off lesson. This resource includes: Leveled WALT and WILF (Learning Objectives) Starter, main and student research task (printable worksheets within powerpoint) Also includes a fun articulate activity. Lots of visual stimuli This lesson is part of a whole unit of work on Structures and the Built Environment which can be purchased as a bundle in my shop :)
Weather and Structures Lesson & Activities ( Construction/ Engineering)
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Weather and Structures Lesson & Activities ( Construction/ Engineering)

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Lesson Powerpoint and activities for teaching students about natural forces such as weather and how this effects structures. This could be used in an Engineering/ Construction/ Built Environment course or as a one off lesson. A fun topic that students enjoy- they are fascinated by natural disasters. This resource includes: Leveled WALT and WILF (Learning Objectives) Starter, main and student research and presentation to class task (printable worksheets within powerpoint) Exit Ticket Lots of visual stimuli This lesson is part of a whole unit of work on Structures and the Built Environment which can be purchased as a bundle in my shop :)
EDUQAS Construction and the Built Environment  Unit 3 (New Spec) Booklet and Tracker
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EDUQAS Construction and the Built Environment Unit 3 (New Spec) Booklet and Tracker

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**Unit 3 Constructing the Built Environment ** Controlled assessment framework booklet for students that can be fully adapted to choice of Scenario and Task. Excel tracker for controlled assessment tasks that links directly to the booklet. My aim is to create a whole resource package for the new specification as there currently are not any resources online. Watch this space and browse my shop for loads of other construction related resources. ** Please note this resource is available as part of my EDUQAS Construction and the Built Environment Starter Resource Bundle**
Practical Skills Brickwork.  Vocational WJEC/ BTEC
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Practical Skills Brickwork. Vocational WJEC/ BTEC

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A student friendly PowerPoint that has multiple lessons and activities for students to learn theory and practical Brickwork. Lessons based on the requirements of WJEC Constructing the Built Environment but can be used for any Level 2 Construction course. The following Topics are covered: Anatomy of a Brick Brick Bonds PPE Half Bricks Tools Setting Out Planning Evaluation of Practical Attached are also some in class activities.
Plumbing Project Booklet - Construction
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Plumbing Project Booklet - Construction

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A student booklet designed for a plumbing project that can last 15 lessons. Copper pipe plumbing a letter or number. Soldering, pipe bending etc Each page has tasks which are linked to the teaching powerpoint and the practical lessons are also broken down inside so students understand what they need to do. At the end of each page their is an option for the students to self access against a pre-set criteria and this is linked to a quick and easy teacher assessment. Can be used as a small introductory project to a construction course or a different DT project for KS3 and 4
EDUQAS Construction and the Built Environment  Unit 1 AC1.1
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EDUQAS Construction and the Built Environment Unit 1 AC1.1

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An excellent powerpoint for starting the new Level 1/2 Construction and built environment specification for teaching from 2022 Unit 1 Introduction to the Built Environment: AC 1.1 The Sector Lesson by lesson teaching powerpoints with levelled learning objectives and student tasks incoorperated. Tasks can be printed directly out from powerpoint and given to students- there is a mixture of learning opportunities and room for adapting tasks to higher or lower students. Each lesson has a starter and a plenary. This resource will drastically reduce your planning time I have included useful links in the notes of the powerpoint for more information into different topics This resource is one of the 8 Assessment Criteria for Unit 1. They can be purchased individually but are also available as part of my EDUQAS Construction Unit 1 Resource Bundle
EDUQAS Construction and the Built Environment  Unit 1 AC1.2
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EDUQAS Construction and the Built Environment Unit 1 AC1.2

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An excellent powerpoint for starting the new Level 1/2 Construction and built environment specification for teaching from 2022 Unit 1 Introduction to the Built Environment: AC 1.2 The Built Environment Life Cycle Lesson by lesson teaching powerpoints with levelled learning objectives and student tasks incoorperated. Tasks can be printed directly out from powerpoint and given to students- there is a mixture of learning opportunities and room for adapting tasks to higher or lower students. Each lesson has a starter and a plenary. This resource will drastically reduce your planning time I have included useful links in the notes of the powerpoint for more information into different topics This resource is one of the 8 Assessment Criteria for Unit 1. They can be purchased individually but are also available as part of my EDUQAS Construction Unit 1 Resource Bundle
EDUQAS Construction and the Built Environment Unit 1 AC1.8
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EDUQAS Construction and the Built Environment Unit 1 AC1.8

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An excellent powerpoint for starting the new Level 1/2 Construction and built environment specification for teaching from 2022 Unit 1 Introduction to the Built Environment: AC 1.8 Health and Safety Lesson by lesson teaching powerpoints with levelled learning objectives and student tasks incoorperated. Tasks can be printed directly out from powerpoint and given to students- there is a mixture of learning opportunities and room for adapting tasks to higher or lower students. Each lesson has a starter and a plenary. This resource will drastically reduce your planning time I have included useful links in the notes of the powerpoint for more information into different topics This resource is one of the 8 Assessment Criteria for Unit 1. They can be purchased individually but are also available as part of my EDUQAS Construction Unit 1 Resource Bundle
EDUQAS Construction and the Built Environment Unit 1 AC1.5
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EDUQAS Construction and the Built Environment Unit 1 AC1.5

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An excellent powerpoint for starting the new Level 1/2 Construction and built environment specification for teaching from 2022 Unit 1 Introduction to the Built Environment: AC 1.5 Building Structures and Forms Lesson by lesson teaching powerpoints with levelled learning objectives and student tasks incoorperated. Tasks can be printed directly out from powerpoint and given to students- there is a mixture of learning opportunities and room for adapting tasks to higher or lower students. Each lesson has a starter and a plenary. This resource will drastically reduce your planning time I have included useful links in the notes of the powerpoint for more information into different topics This resource is one of the 8 Assessment Criteria for Unit 1. They can be purchased individually but are also available as part of my EDUQAS Construction Unit 1 Resource Bundle