A short 2 minute video I created for SustFashwales about the main issues of global manufacture in the fashion industry. This is Part 1 of a series of videos learning about the often hidden issues and problems of the global fashion industry. The video was created using Animaker and iMovie. It links perfectly with a recent blog I wrote for Friends of the Earth Cymru: https://www.foe.cymru/clothes-how-bad… I have lots of other videos I’ve created to people to have for free. They are perfect for teachers to use in their classroom or those wanting to learn new skills such as using a sewing machine, threading/using hand needles, hand sewing stitches, sewing applique and buttons all with the aim of fixing your own clothes to save you money and also save the planet too! I also have other videos all about the many issues and solutions of the fashion industry! Subscribe to see them as they are added! If you are a teacher/lecturer get in touch and I will send you links to free copies to use in your own classroom/workshops! . . #SustFashWales was created by myself, Helen O’Sullivan (nee Ball) and I have a long passion for sustainability and transparency within the tangled web that is the fashion industry supply chain. The need for a more accessible sustainable fashion industry has never been greater, as one of the most polluting industries in the world and one that affects us all through the clothes we wear. As consumers we often have no idea how much power we have to make a difference in such a huge perplexing global economy. By doing little things like learning where your clothes and accessories come from, who makes them and then using this to make more responsible choices, we have the ability to make great change! I have been campaigning for over 15 years for a sustainable fashion industry and in addition to my own work as a teacher and a bridal designer I have also supported various causes such as Fashion Revolution, Ethical Fashion Forum etc. However, I recognise the need for a source of information for those in Wales….SustFashWales! http://www.SustFashWales.org

A simple and colourful timeplan of the entire Y10 of GCSE Design & Technology. Perfect for giving to students and to keep for your self to plan for the whole year. Also includes the the core module 2.1.1 and where they fit throughout the year. This can also be editing to add your own tailored projects and will work for Product Design, Fashion & Textiles and Engineering. This is also included in a bundle with the New and Emerging Technologies units and pupil workbook.

This handout covers the science behind enzymic browning including it's causes and what can slow it down. It features a suggested experiment to undertake using different fruits/vegetables preserved in different solutions. It also contains a table for pupils complete during the experiment. This is the original Word document so can be fully edited to which ever ingredients you want to use.

This is a fun activity where pupils can design their own cheesecake. It includes 3 mini-mindmaps of the different ideas for: Base; Filling & Topping. Pupils then draw their final design cheesecake in the box and can make a shopping list of ingredients in the table. This is a jpg file.

This handout is an excellent resource for calculating the nutritional values of any dish. Pupils add the amount of nutritional values for each ingredient of the dish they are planning to make. This includes: Fat; Calories; Protein; Carbohydrates and Fibre. They then add these up to work out the total value per dish of their choice and the divide this by the amount of servings. They can then add these amounts to create their own nutritional values label and a blank one is included in the sheet. This is the original Word document so can be fully edited to which ever values you want to calculate.

This is a simple handout which was created for a whole class taste test and class survey on different processed fruit: Fresh; Tinned; Frozen & Jam. It contains a table for the pupils to complete in which they should write about the texture, appearance, smell etc. of each food tasted. Pupil ask a certain amount of pupils their opinion and calculate the result to find the most and least popular of the class. This handout has 2 tables per page. This is the original Word document so can be fully edited to which ever ingredients/foods you want to use.

A comprehensive visual aid to threading and using a sewing machine. It includes use of the presser foot, directions of thread parts including bobbin and needle. It also shows an overlocker so pupils know the difference. This is suitable for any Textiles class throughout all Key Stages.

A very useful template for creating the final designs of the eco-friendly stuffed toys, to help pupils know what to include on their final designs. The sheet also features also notes and guidance for pupil annotation and what they need to consider. This accompanies the full 20 week presentation but is also excellent as a cover lesson activity. This is also featured in a bundle which includes the full PowerPoint presentation and instructional video.

This activity sheets asks pupils to design a week of healthy school dinners, these could be based on a particular theme or general meals.

This was created as I was getting a lot of irrelevant questions during my lessons which were taking up valuable teaching time. I overcame this by using these. Pupils are given 2 question tokens at the start of each lesson and the backs feature possible ways to get an answer without asking the teacher: Can I answer this myself? Is it urgent? Can someone else help? These are not designed to stop pupils asking questions but rather to think for themselves. The majority of the time pupils know the answer but don't think about it properly. and develop their own cognitive abilities. All you need to do is print these back to back, they have been tested several times to ensure they line up correctly providing you know which direction your printer prints! Laminate to make them last forever! Give it a try! You may save hours!

A complete PowerPoint presentation to support your teaching of effective evaluation writing. Contains: Exploring the task Generating ideas Developing and modelling ideas Making Learning Keywords, tools & techniques, Design adjectives

This is a great activity for pupils to show their understanding of the 6R's specifically within design subjects. This could also be used for other school wide subjects and PSE and even as a plenary.

A very useful template for creating the final designs of the cushion covers suitable for tracing into A4 workbooks. The sheet also features also notes and guidance for pupil annotation and what they need to consider. This accompanies the full 20 week presentation but is also excellent as a cover lesson activity.

This resource is perfect for any self and peer assessment lessons and can be used throughout the project or at the end before evaluations etc. It can also be used for an extended plenary following a lesson on assessment and evaluation.

A great resource for warm up evaluations. Pupils write 5 sentences, 5 keywords (or tools used that lesson) and one summative adjective about their product/work. Can be used as continuous assessment at different stages of the project or at the end as a preparation to final evaluation writing.

This is a 2 slide powerpoint which includes a blank table on a slide to be printed and used as a pupil activity. The second slide has the complete answers and you could show this during an explanation and get the pupils to fill in the blanks themselves or you can just give them the complete sheet. This is full editable.

This is a 2 slide powerpoint which includes a blank table on a slide to be printed and used as a pupil activity. The second slide has the complete answers and you could show this during an explanation and get the pupils to fill in the blanks themselves or you can just give them the complete sheet. This is full editable.

I made these to give to exemplar pupils or those who have made extra effort during my classes. You can either give these direct to pupils or send them home to parents for maximum effect. Pupils love having the achievement recognised and these have been great for boosting self esteem especially with the pupils usually regarded as low achievers. I have tested the layouts for back to back printing and they line up perfectly as long as you know how your printer works! Let me know if you have any issues.

A very useful template for creating the final designs of the character hats suitable for tracing into A4 workbooks. The sheet also features also notes and guidance for pupil annotation and what they need to consider. This accompanies the full 20 week presentation but is also excellent as a cover lesson activity.

This resource is perfect for end of project assessment marking against the ACCESS FM specification points at the start of each project. Each point is marked out of 2. There is also a point for Overall Product/Effort and a section for teacher and pupil comments and D.I.R.T sheets if used by the school. If D.I.R.T sheets aren't used a photo of the final product could be placed there instead. This has been an incredibly useful resource for final marking.