This PPT is a brief introuduction to Cams and followers and identifies some everyday uses. The year 10 is a simplified version to suit KS3 pupils. 5 Cams includes calculating distance moved to suit GCSE level pupils GCSE practise question homework included.

This PPT discusses the 3 different classes of levers, identifing everyday uses for each class. The Year 10 version is simplifiedto better suit KS3 pupils. 1 Mechanisms and 2 Levers should be used together and have slightly more information to cover GCSE level. Included is a simple Homework to check learning.

This PPT identifies the key differences between ferrous and non-ferrous metals for KS3 pupils. It briefly identifies some metals in each group. Version 2 leads on to a design a key tab project and looks at Aluminium in more detail.

This PPT is a simple introduction to the differences between thermoplastics and thermosetting plastics for KS3 pupils. It briefly identifies some plastics in each group.

This PPT is a simple introduction to woods for KS3 pupils, looking at the differences between Hardwoods, Softwoods and Manufactured boards. It briefly identifies some woods belonging to each group.