GCSE EDEXCEL D&T Unit 1.1 Emerging Technologies Bundle

A complete teaching resource for Pearson Edexcel GCSE Design & Technology Unit 1.1 – The Impact of New and Emerging Technologies.

This bundle includes three fully prepared lesson PowerPoints covering Technology & Enterprise, The Environment, and People & Society, together with a structured student workbook designed to be used alongside the lessons.

The resources are designed to give students a clear understanding of how new and emerging technologies affect industry, sustainability, employment, society and different groups of people.

The bundle includes:
Unit 1.1.1 – Technology & Enterprise

• Technology and innovation
• Automation and robotics
• Impact on industry and employment
• Human vs machine tasks
• Crowdfunding, grants and loans

Unit 1.1.2 – The Environment

• Pollution
• Sustainability
• Finite and renewable resources
• Ecological footprint
• The 6Rs
• Transport, recycling and environmental impact

Unit 1.1.3 – People & Society

• Remote work
• Internet of Things
• Changes to society and culture
• Technology and the workforce
• Children and technology
• Disability and inclusive design
• Demographic movement
• Social segregation

Student workbook

• Linked activities for all three lessons
• Matching and classification tasks
• Ranking activities
• Positive and negative impact analysis
• Scenario-based questions
• Written explanation and justification
• Design and application tasks

Each PowerPoint includes clear learning objectives, key vocabulary, engaging activities, visual explanations and recap questions.

The workbook is designed to be used directly alongside the lesson slides, helping students follow the lesson and record their work in one organised booklet.

Suitable for classroom teaching, revision, cover lessons or independent study.

Part of the D&T Resource Lab Pearson Edexcel GCSE Design & Technology resource series.

Resources are a work in progress, any feedback would be greatly appreciated.