These DT Cover worksheets are suitable for year 9 and GCSE students. 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. 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. 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 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. 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. Students are tasked with four tasks. Tasks include complete the sentences using the missing words, match, cut and stick the design periods to the designer timeline, analyse two products and match them to their design inspiration and design an outfit inspired by a fashion trend. 7.Students are asked to complete sentences relating to branding and marketing. They are then asked to analyse an example app/app icon branding - along with answering two marketing question. Next students are provided with a well known drinks can and asked to sketch their own word/s using the iconic drink typography. Lastly students are tasked to brand a child’s banking app. You can find other Design Technology resources in my shop. Some useful links have been listed below: All DT resources DT Interactive Quiz Cover Lesson BUNDLE Understanding the Design Brief - Page Templates

"Ultimate Revision Activities Pack – engaging, interactive worksheets covering every specification point AQA GCSE Design and Technology (8552). This bundle brings together a complete set of interactive activities designed to save teachers time and help students succeed. Covering all major specification points, this pack includes a wide variety of activity types to make revision structured, engaging, and exam-focused. Great for independent work, cover, non specialist. Included activity styles: Revision Cards – ready-to-use templates to create personalised flashcards PEE Paragraph Builders – guides to writing strong Point, Evidence, Explain answers Odd One Out – critical thinking activities to spot links and justify reasoning True/False – quick-fire checks to challenge misconceptions Ranking & Diamond 9 – prioritisation tasks to develop evaluative skills Spot the Mistake – accuracy checks to prevent common exam errors Cause & Consequence – analytical tables linking causes with outcomes Keyword Match-Up – vocabulary-focused recall and application Card Sort / Categorisation – knowledge organisation tasks Compare & Contrast – structured evaluation of similarities and differences Misconception Buster – correcting false statements into accurate knowledge Cloze Notes with Hints – scaffolded recall activities with key vocabulary support Pros & Cons Grids – evaluative reasoning for balanced arguments Agree/Disagree Continuum – evidence-based opinion and justification tasks Mystery Cards – cause-and-effect reasoning activities Each activity is designed to build essential exam skills such as exam writing practice, tackling extended response questions, improving essay structure, and developing strong writing skills. These revision worksheets are flexible printable resources, ideal for classwork, homework, or independent learning. They encourage active recall and retrieval practice, ensuring complete specification coverage in a variety of engaging formats. Teachers benefit from consistent, ready-to-use, time-saving resources, while students gain confidence, independence, and exam-ready knowledge. Hidden within the creation process, AI helped to create these time saving resources – ensuring they are professional, accurate, and student-friendly. Suitable for all students, this Ultimate Revision Activities Pack transforms revision into an interactive, effective, and enjoyable process – giving every learner the tools to reach their full potential. One worksheet per topic per specification points, a huge bundle of worksheets with answers to save you time: 3.1.1 - New and emerging technologies 3.1.2 - Energy generation and storage 3.1.3 - Developments in new materials 3.1.4 - Systems approach to designing 3.1.5 - Mechanical devices 3.1.6 - Materials and their working 3.1.7 - Common specialist technical 3.2.1 - Selection of materials or 3.2.2 - Forces and stresses 3.2.3 - Ecological and social footprint 3.2.4 - The six Rs 3.2.5 - Scales of production 3.2.6 - Sources and origins 3.3.1 - Investigation, primary and 3.3.2 - Environmental, social and 3.3.3 - The work of others 3.3.4 - Design strategies 3.3.5 - Communication of design ideas 3.3.6 - Prototype development 3.3.7 - Selection of materials and 3.3.8 - Tolerances 3.3.9 - Material management 3.3.10 - Specialist tools and equipment 3.3.11 - Quality control

These clear, detailed and visually-appealing resources offer a complete reference point for children, teachers and parents building knowledge of the Primary Design and Technology curriculum. The organisers are clear, logical and fully aligned with the expectations of the National Curriculum. Included are organisers based on: -KS1 Structures: Freestanding Structures -KS2 Structures: Shell Structures; -KS2 Structures: Frame Structures; -KS1 Mechanisms: Slides and Levers; -KS1 Mechanisms: Wheels and Axles; -KS2 Mechanisms: Gears and Pulleys; -KS1 Textiles: Joining Techniques; -KS2 Textiles: Simple Sewing; -KS2 Textiles: More Complex Sewing; -KS2 Electrical Systems: Simple Circuits and Switches; -KS2 Electrical Systems: More Complex Circuits and Switches; -KS1 Food and Nutrition: Preparing Food -KS2 Food and Nutrition: Healthy and Varied Diet; -KS2 Food and Nutrition: Culture and Seasonality The resources are designed to be printed onto A3 (although can be printed onto A4), and are provided in both PDF and Word versions (so that you can edit if you want to). All images used are licensed for commercial use and are cited on a separate document (included).

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, fabrics, DT Design Solutions, Structutal integrity (Textiles) Influence Design and Design Technology Interactive Quiz. These DT resources may also come in handy DT Project - 31 Template Pages - Understand the Design Process - DT KS3 Mini project - Waterproof Overall DT KS3 Mini Project - Collapsible Bin Store DT KS3 Mini Project - Seat Belt Protector DT KS3 Mini Project - Magnetic Wrist Band DT Lesson Bundle