This KS3 booklet covers Isometric drawing, Presentation techniques and Orthographic drawing. This 16 page booklet is ideal as an introduction to year 7 and contains instruction and exercises which can be used as classwork or homework. It is accompanied by a PowerPoint which takes the pupils through the resource step by step. It is designed to ideally fit 6 one hour sessions and covers the following topics: Freehand sketching (lines, circles and ellipses) Isometric drawing including crating. Isometric circles and cylinders. Isometric exercises both on isometric grid paper (supplied) and using grid paper as an underlay. Presentation techniques - Thick and thin line. Presentation techniques - Light, medium and dark shading. Presentation techniques - Textured shading. Orthographic projection. Adding dimensions and hidden detail. Orthographic projection exercise (this requires simple blocks of wood to be cut as drawing aids, of which there is a photograph in the booklet). Assessment runs through the booklet in each of the three sections and requires pupil self-assessment and a teacher grade. This course is designed as a first introduction to these skills and a foundation to build in future years. Encouragement is given for pupils to then apply these skills to their other project work.

This simple, one page, handout shows the the different categories of metals. It gives examples of ferrous, non-ferrous metals and alloys, including their properties, origin and sustainability. It is a useful revision tool for KS4 or a teaching tool for KS3.

A product design project, based on sustainability and working in the style of a designer. This is perfect for teaching in non-specialist rooms with minimal equipment. Pupils are to design and manufacture a clock, based on a chosen designer, which is made from corrugated card, flat packed and sent through the post. This PowerPoint leads the pupils through the project, covering areas including designing in the style of, research, concept sketching, design iteration and manufacture. It is designed to be delivered in 10 one hour sessions but can easily be tailored to fit the time available.