This resource contains interactive tasks for Ks3 students the contents of this resource includes. video worksheets powerpoint presentation The resource can be used to introduce students to the hazards that may arise within a workshop and rules they must follow.

I have created an A4 activity sheet for cover lessons in technology, there are 5 different problem solving task meaning that this can be used multiple times with the same group. It is also quite versatile and can be used across different year groups.

Introduction to smart materials when you just don’t have enough time or resources to give everyone a smart material to experiment with. Good revision lesson too. Includes: Video link introduction Key Vocubulary Smart Material animations Mini Review Scaffolding Tasks Example GCSE Questions Exit Card.

Design and Technology Lower KS2 This unit of work was written for a year 3 class but can be used for year 4 too. It follows from structures unit that pupils should have learnt in KS1 e.g creating photo frames or houses for three little pigs etc. The unit includes development of knowledge and skills from the programmes of study for DT in Key Stage 2. A complete unit of work with lesson planning, Powerpoints and resources. Visuals and photos included for clear instructions Design inspirations for shell structures e.g natural and manufactured as well as suitable designers and engineers. Opportunities to plan and make a shell structure e.g using 3d nets of varying design as well as CAD. Pupils will construct a sandwich box or a trinket box and evaluate on an ongoing basis to see if the design is fit for purpose. Pupils will develop understanding of technical skills and explore cutting, joining and strengthening techniques. Thank you for choosing this and I can assure you - it will save you many hours of planning.

This powerpoint covers the majority of the GCSE AQA Engineering specification. Suitable for all examboards, and this powerpoint is complete with highlights to each part of the spec. Created for the 2022 Exams with Advanced Information, but the content will be examined for all exams. Can be used for DT revision. I achieved a Grade 9 in the Summer 2022 GCSE Exams using this booklet and received 80/80 in my NEA Component, achieving a grade 9 overall.

Data tracking spreadsheet for all aspects of the GCSE Design and Technology Specification Includes the following Progress tracking for all aspects of the Non Exam Assessment Mock exam results analysis Content Tracking for exam theory Data analysis against target grades and functionality to filter key groups (PP, SEND, prior attainment, class group, gender. Set up for the AQA specification however headings can be changed to suit other specifications

Design and Technology practice questions aimed at Year 7 students or as general revision at KS3. Also ideal for cover classes or as a homework. This worksheet is designed to be used in landscape orientation and can be printed in A4 format but A3 is advised for the maximum learning experience of the student.

A powerpoint of 24 lesson starters for Design Technology. Great for KS3 especially. Minimal preparation required, just need a projector! Topics cover resistant materials, graphics and product design.

This is a 6-8 week lesson plan bundle. Consisting of 11 topics that are mentioned below. The lessons are planned with starters, learning objectives, main lessons and plenaries. Bundle: • PowerPoint slides (6-8 week lessons). • Booklet (also containing differentiated work for lower ability that can be found at the back). • End of booklet assessment. • Assessment mark scheme. Topics: • Health and safety. • Work expectations. • Design brief. • Task analysis. • DT brief intro (Resistant materials). • Machines and hand tools. • Production aids. • Product analysis. • Design ideas. • Design development. • Looking at the work of other designers. • Metals and alloys (extra lesson).

Here you have a Design Technology Quiz, tried and tested with KS3 and GCSE students studying DT. The quiz is interactive throughout using Hyperlinks navigating to the correct and incorrect answers which appear clearly on the screen for students to see. The quiz contains 23 questions and covers: environmental impact, selecting the correct materials, textiles fabrics, obsolescence and standard components and their function. This Quiz has been tried and tested and has had fantastic feedback from students and teachers. It is great for a specialist teacher or a non-specialist teacher during a DT cover lesson. You may also be interested in: Made for teachers Shop Design Technology Theory Lessons Design Technology Cover Worksheets Complete Food Lesson Bundle AQA Food Preparation and Nutrition Nea 1 & 2 Coursework Guidance & Exam/Mock Questions Preparation EDUQAS Food Preparation and Nutrition NEA 1 & 2 Coursework Guidance & Exam/Mock Questions Preparation Food Written Exam/Mock Questions and Revision suitable for all exam boards (Larger Bundle GCSE Food Exam/Mock Questions with Model Answers BUNDLEsuitable for all exam boards (smaller Bundle)

Bundle that includes all resources needed to deliver the GCSE Non Exam Assessment to students by either a specialist or non specialist teacher. Bundle includes GCSE D&T tracking document (Currently £3 individually) NEA Student Guide (Currently £5 individually) 50+ Pages of example student work with teacher notes Individual lesson power points for each page of the Non Exam assessment (13 powerpoints totally 20+ lessons) Links to youtube videos for each lesson These are written for the AQA specification however most resources can be easily repurposed for any other the other specifications.

Over 100 slides and an accompanying 16 page workbook to aid delivery of the electrical and electronic systems sections of the new AQA GCSE Engineering specification and the new AQA GCSE Design and Technology specification. Includes slides, animations and questions on: power supplies, system diagrams, input and output devices, process devices (timers, counters, comparators, logic, microcontrollers), transistors.

This is a printable guide booklet to give to children which guides them through all sections of the NEA. Each page gives a doodle of what their sketchbook or PowerPoint slide should look like, along with guidance as to what to include in order to meet the mark scheme needs. The booklet is tried and tested, and I have used this format for many years with great success. This booklet is written specifically for AQA GCSE D&T (latest spec). Included is a fully editable version (made in PowerPoint), which you could easily modify to OCR etc. too if you so wished. I have also included a printable booklet of the mark scheme for students and teachers (just a cut down version of the specification), which I find handy for marking, and also a deadline poster for display in the department. This guide will work with any contextual challenge.

This newly redesigned unit has all that you need to teach your class how to make a Moon Buggy! Great for KS1 or KS2, this unit contains planning, PowerPoints, examples, teacher guide and a design and technology booklet jam-packed with worksheets to take your class from design to creation. Learning Objectives: Identify key features of existing moon buggies Design three different moon buggies and identify which will be the most suitable design Identify the design criteria that are important when making a moon buggy Order steps to create an action plan and to come up with a list of the resources needed Use different skills to make a quality finished vehicle Test and evaluate the effectiveness of the finished moon buggies This unit contains: 6 lesson plans linked to the D&T curriculum 6 PowerPoints Teacher guide and instructions Action plan statements (instructions to cut and order for low ability children) Example pictures 8 design worksheets (including differentiated low ability version) Customer Support: Encountering any challenges or have specific requests? Contact our support team directly at explore_education@outlook.com for a swift response. ks1 ks2 key stage one key stage two key stage 1 key stage 2 D&T art designer creation space roamer vehicle

This is a selection of images and objects for students to work out what objects are and to think outside the box. I use these as little starters to get students to think visually as soon as they come in the room. There is also images of everyday objects for students to think of other uses forcing them to be creative and inventive.

A glossary of key terms used in Design & Technology. Each term is defined using only 5 words. This can be used as a starting point to expand the definition with examples.

How to write a Design Technology / Engineering department proposal

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