The lesson is used as part of year 7 baseline project at the beginning of the year. There are TWO lessons provided. Lesson 1 is an introduction to GoogleSketchUp and includes basic tasks for students to explore the programme. Lesson 2 is an extension lesson where students are to continue creating a building of their own design. Worksheet is computer based and students are expected to screenshot progress and annotate.

The lesson is used as part of year 7 baseline project at the beginning of the year. The lesson is based on shading and rendering with a number of short tasks and extension tasks. This lesson can also be used as a cover lesson for young students or low ability.

The lesson is used as part of year 7 baseline project at the beginning of the year. The lesson is based on shapes (hitting numeracy targets) and logo designs which uses the rendering and shading techniques learnt in the previous lesson. The lesson contains number of short tasks and extension tasks, worksheet is also attached. This lesson can also be used as a cover lesson for young students or low ability.

The assessment grid contains all 4 Assessment objectives from the AQA Design and Technology subject. The grid covers levels 4-7 which year 9's should be aiming towards. The descriptors are focused towards the Animal Shelter project but can be altered to suit your school's projects.

This lesson plan discusses: Smart Materials The Lesson: Starter task: Keywords from previous lessons Main Task: Discovery task, where students use infographics for information and can also play with the two smart materials (glow in the dark film & Thermochromic sheet) Final Task: Recap Questions Worksheets are included.

This lesson plan discusses: Smart Materials (Polymorph/Memory Wire) The Lesson: Starter task: Keywords from previous lessons Main Task: Discovery task, where students use infographics for information and can also play with the two smart materials (Polymorph/Memory Wire) Final Task: Recap Questions Worksheets are included.

This lesson plan discusses: Wood Types - Hardwood & Softwood Properties The Lesson: Starter task: Discuss characteristics of wood types. Main Task: Student lead research using the flash cards provided by teacher. Teacher to facilitate discussion. Extension task - Matching task. Match the product to the material its made from. Final Task: Recap Questions Worksheets and flash cards are included.

This single document is a Homework menu suited for any bird/animal shelter projects. The homework was set for year 9 student however can be used with other year groups.

A single worksheet to allow students to document in their own words the progress they have made. Their is also a Homework Monitor and Verbal Feedback Log to be completed by either the student or teacher. The document is open and can be altered for it to be more suitable.

Used for Year 9 alongside the Core Principles Scheme of Work.

Used for the AQA Core Principles Year 9 Scheme of Work.

Used for Year 9 students who were completing a CADCAM project. Can be altered or used as is with other projects.

This lesson plan discusses: The use of Modern Materials The Lesson: Starter task: Keywords from previous lessons & Key questions to open discussion. Main Task: Watch Video and answer questions on worksheet. Use some inforgroaphics for the main task, where pupils are asked to redesign ideas with materials and label. Final Task: Recap Questions Worksheets are included.

This lesson plan discusses: Technology Push/Market Effects The Lesson: Starter task: Short Video & Questions Main Task: Discovery task, where students use infographics for information. Students will then use this information to re-design existing products in relation to the key words. Final Task: Recap Questions Worksheets are included.

This lesson plan discusses: Smart Materials The Lesson: Starter task: Match the 6 R's with the definition. Main Task: Discuss the import roles of being a designer - consider how to reduce the environmental impacts of our products. Keywords and definitions - Short video of the consequences of our designs. Finally, Design a Poster task. Final Task: Recap Questions Worksheets are included.

The assessment grid contains all 4 Assessment objectives from the new AQA Design and Technology subject. The grid covers levels 1-4 which year 8's should be aiming towards. The descriptors are focused towards a BIOMIMICRY Controller but can be altered to suit your school's projects.

The lesson is used as part of year 7 baseline project at the beginning of the year. The lesson is based on different types of sketching and the tasks are based on oblique drawing practice. The lesson has a number of short tasks and extension tasks. This lesson can also be used as a cover lesson for young students or low ability.

The menu covers aspects of CADCAM and uses a points systems to encourage students to select homework's which challenge. The menu was used with Year 9 students.

This lesson plan discusses: Product Lifecycle The Lesson: Starter task: Cover of homework and Learning Objectives Main Task: Discussion of the product lifecycle stages and a video about planned obsolescence. Worksheet is attached and is to be completed whilst learning is taking place. Great opportunity for peer and group work. Final Task: Recap Questions Worksheets are included.

Lessons Content: Logo, sketching & Rendering (double lesson) Starter Task - Recap on Previous Learning, Learning Objective & new Learning with small rendering task. Main task - Students are to render the objects in the materials that have been identified on teachers lesson plan. Main task #2 - Create a logo using a rendering technique learnt. Consolidate - discuss and question time. Worksheets are included.

The tracker is an open document and can be altered to suit your school. The tracker was produced as a physical aid to show the progress being met by the student on different projects throughout the year and covering all assessment objectives.