This is a PowerPoint based scheme of learning designed to teach Cooking and Nutrition and/or Catering to year 7 as part of the 2014 national curriculum at key stage 3. It has been written by an experienced Food teacher and has been fully tested in the classroom. The resource is presented as a 36 slide PowerPoint based workbook that can be printed for pupil use and projected onto a whiteboard for teacher explanation/class discussion. It supports pupils in developing the underpinning knowledge for a range of food preparation skills appropriate to year 7. These include food hygiene, knife skills, oven management and the use of the Eatwell guide. It also includes suggested practical food preparation activities to support learning, the ingredients needed for each and self-evaluation sheets for pupils to complete after each activity. The resource is fully editable and so can be customised to meet local requirements. Included in this resource: A 36 slide PowerPoint workbook designed to support pupils in developing their underpinning knowledge of key stage 3 food preparation skills. Suggested practical food preparation activities to support learning and the ingredients needed for each.

A series of 19 worksheets designed to support literacy in Design & Technology, focused around the use of ACCESS FM for product analysis. This resource comprises of: A pdf document containing a series of worksheets. A PowerPoint presentation, giving the answers to the worksheets. The worksheets are designed to support literacy in technology, through the use of key terms, the development of correct recall and spelling. The worksheets range in difficulty from simple, such as wordlinks or missing letters, to more complicated, such as codebreakers or crosswords. For some worksheets there is a differentiated version, where the possible answers are shown in a box below the puzzle. These versions could be used to provide additional support to lower-ability learners.

A series of 16 worksheets designed to support literacy in Design & Technology, focused around the design process. This resource comprises of: A pdf document containing a series of worksheets. A PowerPoint presentation, giving the answers to the worksheets. The worksheets are designed to support literacy in technology, through the use of key terms, the development of correct recall and spelling. The worksheets range in difficulty from simple, such as wordlinks or missing letters, to more complicated, such as codebreakers or crosswords. For some worksheets there is a differentiated version, where the possible answers are shown in a box below the puzzle. These versions could be used to provide additional support to lower-ability learners.

This Excel based tool provides star charts that can be used, for example, in Food Technology. The appropriate tab can be copied and edited into other work books as required.

This resource is a set of time saving marking grids for providing formative feedback to students and recording improvements in their performance. It is linked directly to the 2014 Key Stage 3 Design and Technology National Curriculum. It has been used successfully in the classroom as presented, but can be adapted and modified to suit individual school and departmental requirements. It has been created by an experienced middle leader and advisor for the subject. A marking grid is provided for each bullet point of the programme of study, split into the strands of Design, Make, Evaluate, Technical Knowledge and Cooking and Nutrition. The grids also include criteria for literacy and presentation skills within Design and Technology. In addition to the main marking grids two types of student self assessment sheets have been provided as a bonus resource, one of each type for each strand of the curriculum. Included in this Resource: Instructions on how to use the resource and an example of how it can be used. A marking grid for each bullet point of the KS3 programme of study (19 in total). Student self assessment sheets - two types for each strand of the programme of study (10 in total).

This is the second edition of our popular Key Stage 3 Baseline Test Pack for Design and Technology. This edition presents an updated version of the initial two test pack with six new questions and an additional baseline numeracy test to match the increased focus on numeracy in the D&T curriculum. This pack contains two alternative tests for accurate Key Stage 3 baselining in Design and Technology. These tests are designed to provide summative assessment at the end of Key Stage 2. For example, when a pupil is making a transition from primary to secondary school. Each test presents twelve multi-part questions covering every bullet point/topic area of the 2014 Key Stage 2 National Curriculum for Design and Technology. The tests can be used by secondary teachers to evaluate what proportion of the national curriculum requirements have been addressed in primary school by each pupil. This resource includes: Two baseline test papers, each mapped directly to the 2014 KS2 National Curriculum for Design and Technology. Mark schemes for each paper. A pupil mark and feedback sheet. A set of four worksheet based tasks that can be used in cases where schools require a baseline level to be set for each pupil. NEW - A baseline numeracy test for D&T, testing Maths skills directly linked to the subject.

This is an independent research task for learners to build and consolidate their knowledge of composite materials, using the aviation industry as a theme. It can be set as a homework or class based activity, or a mixture of both. Supporting the main task sheet is a short test that can be used to assess what the students have learnt at the end of the task. This resource is suitable for supporting learning in Engineering, Product Design and Resistant Materials at key stage 4. In addition to developing subject knowledge the resource is also designed to help learners improve their independent learning skills and examination technique. Included in this resource: Suggestions for use. Main research activity sheet/handout. 15 minute test set in the style of a short examination. Mark scheme for the test.

Create outstanding customised plenaries for your Engineering class projects in minutes! A key topic in GCSE Engineering courses is working, or orthographic, drawings. However, examiners have frequently found that questions about working drawings are often answered very badly. This starter supports knowledge recall, to support pupils towards raising their exam performance. This resource contains over 70 PowerPoint slides, designed to support literacy in technology. They include image and feature recognition, missing word sentences and anagrams. Simply copy and paste the appropriate slides for your own projects. This is suitable for use at Key Stage 3 or to support GCSE Engineering. It is supplied with an example plenary created using the resource, which has been used in the classroom with great success.

Setting cover work can be a time consuming and difficult process that often has to be completed at short notice. That's why we created our Key Stage 3 D&T Cover Pack! This is a pack of resources designed to help teachers and department leaders save time when setting cover work for Key Stage 3 Design and Technology classes. It contains a mixture of one-off cover lesson design tasks, literacy and exam style worksheets and mini-projects for covering longer term absence. This resource does not include Food Preparation, Cooking and Nutrition. A separate cover pack will be made available shortly for this subject. Included in this pack: 15 pupil activity sheets ideal for setting as one-off cover lessons. These are mainly design based activities but also cover other elements of the design process. 3 five lesson mini-projects with PowerPoint presentations and worksheets needed for delivery. Ideal for covering longer term absence. 30 worksheets focussing primarily on literacy and exam skills within D&T. Ideal as short tasks within cover lessons, or for when pupils have completed other set cover work. Teachers' notes explaining best use of the resources.

This document is designed for use by Headteachers and members of the SLT. It presents, in a revised format, the grade descriptors published by Ofsted. It is intended to prepare for an inspection and to save preparation time when an inspection occurs. If the tables within this document, or individual items from the tables are regularly discussed at SLT meetings, it can also assist in maintaining the focus on improvement. The aims of this document are, once completed: To allow schools to identify where there are gaps or weaknesses in the evidence base that need to be addressed. To help inspectors identify and locate evidence to justify a grade awarded. The grade descriptors are listed in tabular form, with separate tables for ‘Good’ and ‘Outstanding’ for each of the main inspection areas.

This pack contains series of five different word search based worksheets mapped directly to each section of the new Design and Technology national curriculum (Design, Make, Evaluate, Technical Knowledge, Cooking and Nutrition). It is designed to support literacy skills within KS3 D&T. Follow up questions are presented for each word search which ask learners to state the meaning of key words, thus getting learners to both spell and understand key words in the new curriculum effectively. Each worksheet comes with its own answer sheet giving the solution to the worksheet and example answers to the follow up questions on each sheet. These worksheets can be printed for use as quick lesson starters or plenaries. They can also be set as homework activities to reinforce key words learnt in lessons. The answer sheets can be used by teachers to mark pupil responses, or used by pupils as a peer assessment activity. Included in this Resource: One worksheet for each of the five diffierent strands in the new D&T national curriculum, each with a word search and follow up questions asking learners to state the definition of the key words. An answer sheet for each work sheet. Introductory notes explaining how to use the resource.

This resource provides a form in an Excel format that can be used to carry out the risk assessment of Design & Technology workshops. Electronic copies can be used when updating the risk assessment, saving time by reducing the need to re-enter data or values that have not changed. The format used is based on that recommended in the D&T Association publication 'Risk assessment in Secondary Schools & Colleges Design & Technology Teaching Environments'. Included in this resource: An Excel spreadsheet tool to assist in carrying out risk assessments of D&T rooms. Notes explaining the effective use of the resource.

This is a PowerPoint resource to guide pupils in understanding and taking practical steps to reduce the amount of stress that they might feel when preparing for and sitting their GCSE exams. Exam periods can be very stressful times for pupils, particularly when sitting their GCSEs. This resource has been written by an experienced teacher with a proven track record of achieving outstanding exam results to help pupils to reduce the stresses that they may feel during this key period, and guide them in how to channel their energies positively. This resource is suitable for any subject where examinations are a key component of the course, or can be used as part of a wider PSHE scheme of work.

Sustainability is a crucial part of Design and Technology and one of the topics at GCSE where pupils frequently make mistakes or show an incorrect understanding. This 20 page PowerPoint resource has been written by a former senior examiner for one of the three main examination boards and has been tried and tested with students in the classroom. It introduces the 6Rs (rethink, reduce, refuse, repair, reuse, recycle), explains to learners what each means and shows how each can be used. It also introduces activities to help students to remember the 6Rs and demonstrate the knowledge needed for the examination. It is suitable for the both the current and new GCSE D&T courses where sustainability and/or the 6Rs is covered by the specification. What teachers have said about this resource: 'Thanks for this resource - well made and very useable for my students.' - SG

A digital recipe book containing 38 recipes suitable for use in teaching skills required by the 2014 Key Stage 3 National Curriculum for Design and Technology - Cooking and Nutrition. This book has been written for new or non-specialist teachers to allow them to access and teach the curriculum with ease. However it also provides a good, solid set of recipes that any food teacher can make use of at any time. Each recipe can also be printed, laminated and used as a recipe card to hand out to learners during practical lessons. This resource includes: 38 'mainly savoury' recipes suitable for use in key stage 3 cooking and nutrition lessons (25 savoury, 13 sweet). Grids referencing the key practical skills that can be learnt through making each recipe. At least one hint or tip for preparation and further adaptation of each recipe. Teacher guidance notes.

There are three keys to success in exams: subject knowledge, exam technique and confidence. The sooner pupils begin to practice these the better they will become at answering exam questions, leading to them building the skills needed for success when they reach GCSE level. Our KS3 D&T homework pack has been written by examiners and outstanding teachers. It contains two separate worksheets for every point of the new KS3 Design and Technology national curriculum programme of study, written in the style of exam questions. These are each supported by an associated mark scheme. The questions can be printed and set as homework activities to support the lessons covering each area of subject knowledge, or for revision of topics covered. They can then be used as a peer assessment activity with students marking each others’ work, or marked by teachers. By using these worksheets, learners can consolidate or develop their subject knowledge. They can also increase their understanding of what exam questions ask for and how to answer them – therefore also helping to increase their confidence. This enables them to build early on the three key areas that they will need for success in their exams when they reach GCSE! This resource includes: Teachers notes, suggesting how the resource can be used effectively. A series of 38 individual worksheets containing exam-style questions. Immediately following each work sheet, a mark scheme for that question. What teachers have said about our homework packs: 'What a fantastic resource... I think it's brilliant!' - Steve Ridley, Middleton Technology College 'The homework packs are absolutely fantastic!' - James Longridge, Head of D&T - Heckmondwike Grammar School 'The homework pack is fab!! So glad you told me about it!' - KD, Staffordshire

Looking to develop the teaching of literacy within Design and Technology? Look no further! This is a training pack to support teachers and middle leaders in developing the teaching of literacy in the subject. The pack consists of three PowerPoint presentations (over 100 slides in total) that can be used to deliver training to teachers at a department level or used by individuals as a self training CPD exercise. It has been written by a team of experienced department middle leaders and teachers with support from a literacy specialist. A teacher guide details the rationale for developing literacy teaching in the subject and suggested ways of delivering the pack as a departmental training exercise or CPD activity. Included in this pack: Introductory guide detailing best use of the pack. Presentation 1 - Understanding levels for literacy in Design and Technology. Presentation 2 - Practical ways of introducing literacy into the design and make process. Presentation 3 - Additional practical ways of increasing literacy in the subject. Example worksheets and resources bank.

A fantastic collection of more than 50 numeracy based brain teasers and puzzles. Great for use as engaging lesson starters in Maths. The brain teasers are ranked by challenge level. They range from some suitable for key stage 3 through to problems that will present a challenge to GCSE and AS/A2 students.

These cards provide easy to follow instructions for 39 outstanding starters and plenaries. That's more than one great idea to try each week of the academic year! All have been proven to work in the classroom across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4. This digital version of the cards is presented as printable A4 PDFs of both the front and back of the A6 cards (4 cards per A4 page) - ready for laminating and guillotining. This resource includes: 39 outstanding starter and plenary activities (four per A4 page) as digital files for printing and/or laminating to create a set of cards (front and back of cards provided). Word templates to assist in the delivery of some activities which may require worksheets for pupils/students to use.

This is an Excel spreadsheet based tool to assist Design & Technology departments in ensuring that they are addressing all of the requirements of the National Curriculum 2014 Programme of Study. Every project or significant activity in Key Stage 3 Design & Technology should be evaluated to determine which areas of the National Curriculum 2014 Programme of Study (PoS) are being addressed. Across any Key Stage as a whole, learners should have the opportunity to address every area - this will normally be achieved by addressing different requirements across several different projects. This resource can be used to identify areas where action is needed to improve how well the PoS is addressed.