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Resources to support the teaching of Design and Technology and Art and Design: 3D Design created by a practicing teacher with 25+ years experience.
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Design, engineering and technology
Common uses of woods worksheet
A worksheet which includes images of products made from woods and encourages students to identify the material and properties the material has that make it suitable for the product.
Common uses of polymers worksheet
A worksheet which includes images of products made from polymers and encourages students to identify the material and properties the material has that make it suitable for the product.
Common uses of paper and board worksheet
A worksheet which includes images of products made from paper and board and encourages students to identify the material and properties the material has that make it suitable for the product.
Common uses of metals worksheet
A worksheet which includes images of products made from metals and encourages students to identify the material and properties the material has that make it suitable for the product.
Automated manufacturing worksheet
A worksheet on the topic of automated manufacturing which could be used in class or as a homework task with multiple choice and short answer questions.
Art and Design: 3D Design Knowledge Organiser: Critical Analysis Theme
A knowledge organiser for students studying Art and Design: 3D Design – when taught from a Design and Technology perspective.
Content includes:
• Critical analysis
• Formal elements
• Colour
• Tools and equipment
The knowledge organiser also includes keywords with their definitions, example questions for each section of the knowledge organiser and a revision checklist.
Art & Design: 3D Design Knowledge Organiser: Art Deco Theme
A knowledge organiser for students studying Art and Design: 3D Design – when taught from a Design and Technology perspective.
Content includes:
• Tools and equipment
• An introduction to Art Deco
• Wood joints
• Isometric projection
• 3rd Angle Orthographic Projection
• Inlay
The knowledge organiser also includes keywords with their definitions, example questions for each section of the knowledge organiser and a revision checklist.
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Core Technical Principles Materials Bundle
A complete set of knowledge organisers to support students’ understanding of all material areas in GCSE 9-1 Design and Technology, including:
• primary sources, types, characteristics and uses
The knowledge organisers also include keywords with their definitions, video links, example questions and revision checklists.
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New Materials Knowledge Organiser Bundle
A pair of knowledge organisers to support students’ understanding of the Core Technical Principles of Modern Materials, developments in Composites, Smart Materials and Technical Textiles including:
graphene
metal foam
titanium
coated metals
liquid crystal display (LCD)
nanomaterials
teflon
starch-based polymers
thermochromic pigments
shape memory alloys
photochromic pigments
conductive fabrics
fire-resistant fabrics
Kevlar
Gore-Tex
microfibres
microencapsulation
The knowledge organisers also include keywords with their definitions, video links, example questions and revision checklists.
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Timbers Knowledge Organisers Bundle
A set of 4 knowledge organisers to fully support students’ understanding of timbers and manufactured boards, for GCSE Design and Technology including:
primary sources
stock forms of natural timber
stock sizes of manufactured boards
stock sizes of natural timbers: planed both sides (PBS), planed all round (PAR), rough sawn
conversion of timbers
air seasoning
kiln seasoning
sustainable timber
hardwoods - types, characteristics and uses
softwoods- types, characteristics and uses
manufactured boards- types, characteristics and uses
grain and colours
flat-pack furniture
commercial routing and turning
mechanisation and automation
quality control
tolerance
tanalising
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)
The knowledge organisers also include keywords with their definitions, video and web- links, example questions and revision checklists.
De Stijl Research Task
A research task about the De Stijl design movement which can be used as either a lesson activity or homework task. This resource was written for Year 7 Design and Technology students, but could also be used with older KS3 students or in KS3 Art and Design. The resource is double sided and includes word banks and questions which encourage students to think about two pieces of art.
AQA 3.3.3 The Work of Others Pupil Workbook
A workbook which ensures full coverage of AQA Unit 3.3.3 The Work of Others, through a variety of activities including: glossary of key terms with definitions; matching the images to the correct designer; researching the work of design companies and questions on designers and design companies. This would be an ideal resource for home learning and once completed this workbook will be a complete revision resource for students.
Environmental Impacts of Polymers
This worksheet encourages students to consider the environmental impacts of polymers throughout their lifecyle. It can be used with both KS3 and KS4 students.
Iterative Design Starter Activity
This resource includes a task sheet and accompanying powerpoint slides (2). In the activity students work in groups of up to four people to design a superhero. This is then followed by a whole class discussion about the process. This would be a good starter activity for a lesson about the Iterative Design Process.
Anthropometric Data Task: Hand Sizes
This lesson activity can be used with KS3, KS4 or KS5 Design and Technology students as an introduction to anthropometric data. The task could be used as a stand alone activity or linked to project work involving the design of a product with an ergonomic handle as it supports primary research into hand sizes. This task also supports the development of mathematical skills, as it shows students how to work out the median, mean, mode and range when analysing anthropometric data.
KS3 Design and Technology Mechanisms Knowledge Organiser
A knowledge organiser to support KS3 students’ understanding of mechanical devices, including:
• types of motion
• cams and followers
The knowledge organiser also includes keywords with their definitions example questions and a revision checklist.
KS3 Design and Technology Knowledge Organiser 2
A knowledge organiser to support KS3 students’ understanding of Design and Technology, including:
• tools and equipment
• ergonomics
• anthropometric data
• analysing anthropometric data
• sustainability
• health and safety
The knowledge organiser also includes keywords with their definitions and a revision checklist.
KS3 Design and Technology Knowledge Organiser 1
A knowledge organiser to support KS3 students’ understanding of Design and Technology, including:
• tools and equipment
• how to make a finger joint
• health and safety
The knowledge organiser also includes keywords with their definitions and a revision checklist.
Understanding a Systems Approach When Designing Knowledge Organiser
A knowledge organiser to support students’ understanding of a systems approach when designing, including:
• systems diagrams
• input devices; LDR, thermistor, switches, pressure sensors
• processes: microcontrollers
• outputs: lamps, LEDs, buzzers
The knowledge organiser also includes keywords with their definitions, video and web-links, example questions and a revision checklist.
Sustainability Knowledge Organiser
A knowledge organiser to support students’ understanding of sustainability and its relevance in the manufacture of new products, including:
• finite resources
• non-finite resources
• ecological footprint
• social footprint
• disposal of waste: landfill, resource recovery, incineration
• life cycle assessment (LCA)
• planned obsolescence
• design for maintenance
The knowledge organiser also includes keywords with their definitions, video and web-links, example questions and a revision checklist.