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Create, Experiment, Build, Question and Learn. I am a specialist Product and Graphic Design Teacher, specialising in the Iterative process of designing, prototyping and evaluating. With a particular focus on entrepreneurship and making, rooted in real-world contexts and challenges. My mission is to plan and deliver creative, fun and engaging lessons for KS3, 4 and 5, ages 11-18.

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Create, Experiment, Build, Question and Learn. I am a specialist Product and Graphic Design Teacher, specialising in the Iterative process of designing, prototyping and evaluating. With a particular focus on entrepreneurship and making, rooted in real-world contexts and challenges. My mission is to plan and deliver creative, fun and engaging lessons for KS3, 4 and 5, ages 11-18.
Biomimicry Espresso Cup Project  L1
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Biomimicry Espresso Cup Project L1

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Pupils’ love being creative with this hands-on project. Lessons are differentiated with strong cross-curricular (Literacy, Science) links, whilst requiring very little resources; only paper and desired material (I have used Fimo clay but another material could be used instead, such as cardboard). Also Included are diffirenciated resources and student/teacher examples. In this first lesson, students are introduced to biomimicry, ergonomics and the project brief; ‘Design a series of contemporary interlocking (or complimenting) espresso cups based on biomimicry’. Students design; through group tasks, individual tasks and class-discussions. We then cover some basic sketching techniques before leading to them sketching their initial ideas, which they must then justify, through annotation (clear success criteria). Lesson consists of starter> class discussions> main task> peer assessment> plenary> Independent study (homework). Lesson is a double but could be extended over several lessons. If you enjoyed this lesson, please see the other lessons in this or other Product Design series/SOW (where the full iterative design process is covered). In this unit, pupils will gain an understanding into what is product design and the creative process of a designer, from initial ideas, final isometric sketching, writing a specification and clay model making (prototyping).
Biomimicry Espresso Cup Design Project
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Biomimicry Espresso Cup Design Project

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**Pupils’ love being creative with this hands-on project where they ‘Design a series of contemporary interlocking (or complimenting) espresso cups based on biomimicry’. ** Lessons are differentiated with strong cross-curricular (Literacy, Science) links, whilst requiring very little resources; only paper and desired material (I have used Fimo clay but another material could be used instead, such as cardboard). Also Included are differentiated resources and student/teacher examples. L1 Students are introduced to biomimicry, ergonomics and the project brief. Students design; through group tasks, individual tasks and class-discussions. We then cover some basic sketching techniques before leading to them sketching their initial ideas, which they must then justify, through annotation (clear success criteria). L2 In this second lesson, students recap biomimicry, and learn about the ACCESS FM system in product design and it’s importance in the design process. Students design; through group tasks, individual tasks and class-discussions. We then cover some basic sketching techniques before leading to them sketching their final idea (isometrically), which they must then justify, through an ACCESS FM specification (clear success criteria). Lessons consists of ♦ starter ♦ class discussions ♦ main task ♦ peer assessment ♦ plenary ♦ Independent study (homework). Lesson is a double but could be extended over several lessons. – If you enjoyed this project/scheme of work. Please visit my shop where there are a range of creative and engaging design and engineering projects. ↠This file may be zipped. Once downloaded right click the file and select ‘extract all’ to open. ↞ ✎Please note I am a UK seller and unless otherwise stated the product uses standard English. This should not affect the use of this product in other countries. ✎ ♥ After using this product please leave a rating and comment. ♦ If there are any issues with the product please contact me (via the Ask a Question tab) before leaving feedback. © DesignandEngineering L1 Students are introduced to biomimicry, ergonomics and the project brief; ‘Design a series of contemporary interlocking (or complimenting) espresso cups based on biomimicry’. Students design; through group tasks, individual tasks and class-discussions. We then cover some basic sketching techniques before leading to them sketching their initial ideas, which they must then justify, through annotation (clear success criteria). L2 In this second lesson, students recap biomimicry, and learn about the ACCESS FM system in product design and it’s importance in the design process. Students design; through group tasks, individual tasks and class-discussions. We then cover some basic sketching techniques before leading to them sketching their final idea (isometrically), which they must then justify, through an ACCESS FM specification (clear success criteria). Lessons consists of ♦ starter ♦ class discussions ♦ main task ♦ peer assessment ♦ plenary ♦ Independent study (homework). Lesson is a double but could be extended over several lessons. – If you enjoyed this project/scheme of work. Please visit my shop where there are a range of creative and engaging design and engineering projects. ↠This file may be zipped. Once downloaded right click the file and select ‘extract all’ to open. ↞ ✎Please note I am a UK seller and unless otherwise stated the product uses standard English. This should not affect the use of this product in other countries. ✎ ♥ After using this product please leave a rating and comment. ♦ If there are any issues with the product please contact me (via the Ask a Question tab) before leaving feedback. © DesignandEngineering
Ergonomics and Anthropometrics Theory IB DT
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Ergonomics and Anthropometrics Theory IB DT

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Lesson includes objectives, keywords, engaging activities, videos and current real-world examples that students can relate to. Lessons culminate in a task where students consolidate and apply the key theory that they have learned so that they are prepared for any internal or external IB assessments. ↠ Projects work in Powerpoint or Google Slides. This file may be zipped. Once downloaded right-click the file and select ‘extract all’ to open. ↞ ✎Please note I am a UK seller and unless otherwise stated the product uses standard English. This should not affect the use of this product in other countries. ♥ After using this product please leave a rating and comment. ♦ If there are any issues with the product please contact me (via the Ask a Question tab) before leaving feedback and I will happily support with any issues.
Psychological Factors Collection and Processing Systems IB DT
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Psychological Factors Collection and Processing Systems IB DT

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Lesson includes objectives, keywords, engaging activities, videos and current real-world examples that students can relate to. Lessons culminate in a task where students consolidate and apply the key theory that they have learned so that they are prepared for any internal or external IB assessments. ↠ Projects work in Powerpoint or Google Slides. This file may be zipped. Once downloaded right-click the file and select ‘extract all’ to open. ↞ ✎Please note I am a UK seller and unless otherwise stated the product uses standard English. This should not affect the use of this product in other countries. ♥ After using this product please leave a rating and comment. ♦ If there are any issues with the product please contact me (via the Ask a Question tab) before leaving feedback and I will happily try to support.
Comfort Fatigue and Biomechanics IB DT
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Comfort Fatigue and Biomechanics IB DT

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Lesson includes objectives, keywords, engaging activities, videos and current real-world examples that students can relate to. Lessons culminate in a task where students consolidate and apply the key theory that they have learned so that they are prepared for any internal or external IB assessments. ↠ Projects work in Powerpoint or Google Slides. This file may be zipped. Once downloaded right-click the file and select ‘extract all’ to open. ↞ ✎Please note I am a UK seller and unless otherwise stated the product uses standard English. This should not affect the use of this product in other countries. ♥ After using this product please leave a rating and comment. ♦ If there are any issues with the product please contact me (via the Ask a Question tab) before leaving feedback and I will happily support with any issues.
Improving Ergonomics IB DT
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Improving Ergonomics IB DT

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Lesson includes objectives, keywords, engaging activities, videos and current real-world examples that students can relate to. Lessons culminate in a task where students consolidate and apply the key theory that they have learned so that they are prepared for any internal or external IB assessments. ↠ Projects work in Powerpoint or Google Slides. This file may be zipped. Once downloaded right-click the file and select ‘extract all’ to open. ↞ ✎Please note I am a UK seller and unless otherwise stated the product uses standard English. This should not affect the use of this product in other countries. ♥ After using this product please leave a rating and comment. ♦ If there are any issues with the product please contact me (via the Ask a Question tab) before leaving feedback.
Human Factors and Ergonomics Theory IB DP DT Topic 1
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Human Factors and Ergonomics Theory IB DP DT Topic 1

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In this series of lessons, students gain an understanding into the topic 1 (Human Factors and Ergonomics) theory content of the IB DP Design and Technology course. Lessons include objectives, keywords, engaging activities, videos and real-world examples that students can relate to. Lessons culminate in a task where students consolidate and apply the key theory that they have learnt so that they are prepared for any IB DP assessments. Lessons cover the entirety of what students need to learn for Topic 9 Innovation and Markets and can be taught in any order. 1.1a Ergonomics and Anthropometrics. 1.1a Improving Ergonomics. 1.1b Psychological Factors Collection Methods and Processing Systems. 1.1c Comfort Fatigue and Biomechanics. Lessons can be taught in any order. If you enjoyed this project/scheme of work. Please visit my shop where there is a range of creative and engaging design and engineering projects. ↠ Projects work in Powerpoint or Google slides. This file may be zipped. Once downloaded right-click the file and select ‘extract all’ to open. ↞ ✎Please note I am a UK seller and unless otherwise stated the product uses standard English. This should not affect the use of this product in other countries. ✎ ♥ After using this product please leave a rating and comment. ♦ If there are any issues with the product please contact me (via the Ask a Question tab) before leaving feedback.
Zaha Hadid Biomimicry
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Zaha Hadid Biomimicry

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Zaha Hadid & Biomimicry - Graded Outstanding Pupils’ love being creative with this project. Lessons are differentiated with strong cross-curricular (Literacy, Geography, Science) links, whilst requiring very little resources (only paper). Also Included is homework, differentiated resources, and student/teacher examples. Also included is an instructional video to aid with delivery of content. **In this lesson students will be introduced to the architect Zaha Hadid. They will identify and demonstrate the key words ‘natural forms’, ‘form’ and ‘fluidity’ through group tasks and a class-discussion. Culminating in as design brief led task; where they will design their own purpose built building for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic games, taking inspirations from natural forms. ** Lesson consists of starter> class discussion> main task. Lesson couldbe extended over several lessons; particularly with the latter task. If you enjoyed this lesson, please see the other lessons in my KS3 Architecture series (each lesson for each individual architect). In this unit, pupils will gain an understanding into what is architecture and identify the individual architectural styles and creative processes of varying architects (Le Corbusier, Zaha Hadid, Frank Gehry and Daniel Libeskind), applying their understanding through 2D and 3D model-making. – Please visit my shop where there are a range of creative and engaging design and engineering projects. ↠This file may be zipped. Once downloaded right click the file and select ‘extract all’ to open. ↞ ✎Please note I am a UK seller and unless otherwise stated the product uses standard English. This should not affect the use of this product in other countries. ✎ ♥ After using this product please leave a rating and comment. ♦ If there are any issues with the product please contact me (via the Ask a Question tab) before leaving feedback. © DesignandEngineering
Full KS3 Product Design Units Bundle
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Full KS3 Product Design Units Bundle

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Full KS3 Project Bundle which can cover the entire of KS3 Product Design, representing a significant saving over buying individually. In these outstanding, creative scheme of work, students are tasked with designing and making a product in line with a specific brief. With practical, written and theory work closely related to the new 1-9 GCSE Design Technology Specification and the NEA. It covers the entire iterative (non-linear) design process as well as relatable theory. The SOW can be adapted to be taught at KS3 or KS4. Full KS3 Product Design Project Bundle consisting of: STEM (Science, Technology Engineering & Maths) Project Desk tidy Project Iterative Ergonomics Water Bottle Project Iterative Storage Unit Ikea Project Architecture Project Iterative contemporary furniture Project Biomimicry Espresso Cup Project Theory lessons covering: Ergonomics & Anthropometrics Packaging Evaluating Sustainability and energy stores Target Market Technology Push & Market Pull Plastics Woods Theory For more information about each lesson/project, please click on each relevant individual resource. These units/projects have been designed for a term (12-14 weeks) or half-term (6-8 weeks) though each can be extended or condensed by modifying the design process and portfolio accordingly.
Introduction to Architecture Leading Architects Project
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Introduction to Architecture Leading Architects Project

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Pupils love being creative with this project which introduces them to some of the worlds leading architects as well as approaching real-world challenges. Lessons are differentiated with strong cross-curricular (literacy) links, whilst requiring very little resources (only paper). Also Included is homework, with student/teacher examples. Students are introduced to architecture, the following architects together with principles of architectural design: ♦ Daniel Libeskind & Form (Signify) ♦ Frank Ghery & Form (Creative Strategies ) ♦ Zaha Hadid & Natural Forms ♦ Le Corbusier & De Stijl/Urban Planning – If you enjoyed this project/scheme of work. Please visit my shop where there are a range of creative and engaging design and engineering projects. ↠This file may be zipped. Once downloaded right click the file and select ‘extract all’ to open. ↞ ✎Please note I am a UK seller and unless otherwise stated the product uses standard English. This should not affect the use of this product in other countries. ✎ ♥ After using this product please leave a rating and comment. ♦ If there are any issues with the product please contact me (via the Ask a Question tab) before leaving feedback. © DesignandEngineering