Lesson PowerPoint and worksheet on importance of effective communication in relation to learning.
The lesson looks at informal vs formal communication in given scenarios
Lesson PowerPoints, and reading on the importance of note taking in relation to learning and how to effectively take notes in lessons through a range of engaging activities.
Lesson will stretch over 2 lessons. A simplified text also available to support students with a lower reading age
Lesson and reading activity in relation to dual coding and Metacognition. Lessons build on eachother, demonstrating dual coding techniques to summarise what metacognition is
Lesson and activity in relation to developing understanding of command words. The lesson looks at how to unpick an exam question as well as what a range of command words mean
Lesson and research activity, building to students presenting their research findings to a partner. Lessons build on eachother, demonstrating both research and presentation skills
Lesson PowerPoint, linked worksheets and over arching Knowledge Organiser(s) for Edexcel Design Technology A Level.
Lessons and content has been created linking with key terminology and responses from past paper questions.
6 EFFECTS OF TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS
6.1 Current and historical technological developments that have had an effect on the work of designers and technologists and their social, moral and ethical impacts
Assessment questions in the style of the new AQA GCSE exam. Style is taken from specimen paper to ensure students are getting used to typical questions asked. Word document included to edit!
Assessment should take 40 minutes (mark a minute)
Questions covering:
Standard multiple choice
Properties of materials
Industrial manufacture
UNIT 1
Technology push/market pull
Enterprise - funding
Obsolescence
Inclusive design
Automation
Lesson PowerPoint, linked worksheets and over arching Knowledge Organiser(s) for Edexcel Design Technology A Level.
Lessons and content has been created linking with key terminology and responses from past paper questions.
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5 Factors influencing the development of products**
5.1 User centred design
5.2 Anthropometrics and ergonomics
5.2 Anthropometrics and ergonomics
5.4 Design theory through the influences and methods of the key historical movements and figures
5 sessions to encourage the development of confident speaking in the classroom. Designed to be 25-30 minute sessions in tutor time but can be developed to create more opportunities to discuss or include written elements/note taking.
Suitable for KS3
Sessions:
The Importance of Oracy and Communication
Pace, Tone and Diction
Confidence
The art of Good Discussion
Opinions Matter
Lesson PowerPoint, linked worksheets and over arching Knowledge Organiser(s) for Edexcel Design Technology A Level.
Lessons and content has been created linking with key terminology and responses from past paper questions.
9 Designing for Maintenance and the Cleaner Environment
9.1 Cleaner design and technology – a products’ life cycle and sustainable development issues
9.2 The wider issues of using cleaner technologies
A complete set of flash cards covering all aspects of the GCSE Paper and Boards specialism. PowerPoint so editable
Flash cards are set out on A4 pages to be printed, cut then answered. Each card is titled with the specification topic.
Works really well as a homework task for students or just revision support that can be shared with them.
Lesson PowerPoint, linked worksheets and over arching Knowledge Organiser(s) for Edexcel Design Technology A Level.
Lessons and content has been created linking with key terminology and responses from past paper questions.
8 Features of Manufacturing Industries
8.1 Methods of production
8.2 Quality monitoring systems
8.3 Modern manufacturing methods and systems when designing for manufacture for small, medium and large-scale production
Lesson PowerPoint, linked worksheets and over arching Knowledge Organiser(s) for Edexcel Design Technology A Level.
Lessons and content has been created linking with key terminology and responses from past paper questions.
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11 INFORMATION HANDLING, MODELLING AND FORWARD PLANNING**
11.1 Collection, collation and analysis of information
11.2 Modelling the costing of projects
11.3 Protecting the intellectual property rights of designers, inventors and companies
11.4 Standards when developing designs and manufacturing products
A complete set of flash cards covering all core GCSE materials. PowerPoint so editable
Flash cards are set out on A4 pages to be printed, cut then answered. Each card is titled with the specification topic.
Works really well as a homework task for students or just revision support that can be shared with them. Also as productive use of time in a cover lesson!