Topic 15 of the GCSE Product DEsign course. Exploring the consequences and areas that designers must consider when selecting and using materials in designs and product manufacture. Includes relevant video, discussion points, and activities to spark learning and practice/develop the skills in following the case study of Aluminium production and the creation of a learning resource.

PowerPoint 12 in the series for the Product Design GCSE. COvering metals and alloys. will be a good introduction of a material area or revision. Activities, information presented for note taking, practice exam questions and a practical suggestion to strengthen understanding and provide opportunity to develop working skills with metal.

Scales of Production is topic 17 of the GCSE PowerPoints. Students are presented with videos, facts and activities to learn about the different types of production and how/why they may be applied. Creative task for extending knowledge that would be suitable for homework or at home learning.

The ninth in the set of GCSE Product Design PowerPoints. This one covers the topic of papers and boards. It works well as an introduction with students taking notes as well as setting a design activity to explore the content further and develop the students knowledge of printed items.

No 10 in the series of GCSE PowerPoints for Product Design. This one introduces the students to the topic of natural timbers. A very quick introduction to the topic with more coming later int he academic year. See Topic 19. I have covered hardwoods and softwoods, given example materials and their properties. Useful to have lots of timber samples as a handling collection to go with this.

Number 11 in the set of GCSE PowerPoints. An introduction into the use, properties and working characteristics of different manufactured boards. Information presented for students to take notes as well as activities to strengthen understanding and exam practice question.

Topic 20 Polymers A project based around polymers for students to further their understanding of this material area. I have mainly used this with acrylic in schools and is suitable for using up scrap plastic if you have leftovers from a laser cutter perhaps. Follows the design process and has opportunity for student independence throughout. Would work with or without access to a laser cutter

Topic 24 is focused on the work of other successful and interesting designers. Some are on specifications for certain exam boards but I have also included designers I feel students are inspired by and keen to investigate further. there are relevant videos and activities to support learning.

Topic 22 is excellent for students researching or thinking about preparing for their NEA Contextual challenge. It gives a range of activities, techniques fro students to gather information to support their designing.

Topic 29 is for after students have finished the NEA or close to finishing and offers the opportunity for them to reflect and review all of their work and guide them to develop areas they may have overlooked.

Topic 28 Guidance for students prior to starting their NEA Contextual Challenge. Examples, explaining the concept of an NEA and advice for students to give them a good start on the project. Activities to strengthen the understanding and get them practicing good techniques.

Suitable for home learning project or homework task. based on the Disney+ series shop Class. Following a similar theme to each of the first three episodes. a challenge is set and the booklet provides a framework for students to document their design, research and explore the concept of imagineering. Plenty of different activities and option to extend with prototyping using cardboard and materials easily accessible from home. Booklet 1: little free library Booklet 2: golf course Booklet 3: Skate Park Obstacle check out the trailer for the disney+ series for more info on the show. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fZWoS5vW8J8