Ideas for starting new topics in DT

Introductory activities, presentations and inspirational DT project ideas

Tes Resources Team

compass and drawing equipment being used with DT project ideas and GCSE DT project ideas for KS3 and KS4

Inspiration and practical ideas for DT projects that will engage your students

Whether you're looking for introductory lessons, GCSE DT project ideas or one-off activities to engage your students, we have gathered together a selection of KS3 and KS4 DT resources from teachers in the Tes community to get you started.

Looking for more projects to develop your DT students' skills? Take a look at this hand-picked collection of Inventive DT projects for secondary students.

Introductory lessons

D&T Cover work: Outdoor Seating Design
Mr J

D&T Cover work: Outdoor Seating Design

£1.00
(1)
A4 guide sheet (blank A3 also needed), which guides children through a mindmap, specification ahead of designing their own seating (and then drawing up in orthographic) Great cover for any KS3 class.
Maths in DT - Remote learning
phillwill

Maths in DT - Remote learning

£2.00
(1)
A booklet with activities targeted towards developing fundamental numeracy associated with practical aspects of DT. Can be used as part of a scheme of work, to run alongside practical projects, as homework booklet, for coverwork sessions or remote learning.
Introduction to Levers and linkages.
maria anikina

Introduction to Levers and linkages.

FREE
(13)
Practical lesson for KS3 Y8, which provides an introduction to levers and linkages, the understanding of its use to change motion and the difference between them. Pupils have an opportunity to work in a team and produce a mask for Halloween using levers and linkages to imitate a range of motions.
ENTIRE PROJECT - Graphics / Packaging Focus - Student Booklet
GraceBurrell

ENTIRE PROJECT - Graphics / Packaging Focus - Student Booklet

£5.00
(2)
An entire student booklet / project for Travel Pack Project. Students to investigate, design, develop and make packaging for Travel Pack Brief. Project pages scaffold all tasks and can be edited in powerpoint presentation. Key pages include space for teacher feedback using WWW / EBI & .COM ...
Automata and Mechanisms Project
phillwill

Automata and Mechanisms Project

£4.00
(1)
A full project - nearly 70 slides shared across 3 sections. These 3 sections are comprised of; an example project plan with thorough visual instructions, a design and make activity with worksheets that cover aspects of the design cycle, and a mechanical systems knowledge builder that covers all the...