The 8th in the series of GCSE PowerPoints. This one covers the scientific selection of materials and their properties. It introduces different keywords used in material selection and also shows industry processes such as the use of bubble charts to find alternative materials for situations.

Perfect for home learning or even in limited workshop space. This booklet includes QR codes to relevant Youtube videos to support learning as students complete a range of research tasks to design the perfect off-road vehicle. They will be encouraged to research suspension as well as designers, product analysis and write a specification. Students will also trial scale drawing and prototyping using card and craft materials.

Topic 21 covers quality control in industry and design. Suitable for preparing students for practicals and also getting them to think carefully about what risks there are in their environment and how they can control/mitigate them. Includes relevant videos and activities to build up understanding and how to apply more QC to their own work.

Revision resources for the final topic as well advice for revision. I’ve included files for past papers and mark schemes when they are freely accessible online so they can be found in one place.

Topic 27 will extend students understanding of career paths related to design, product design and engineering.

This project is a nice introduction to the workshop and I have used it with much success with year 7 classes as they first start out in the workshop. The idea is that each student is given a small offcut of pine that they shape and drill the centre out of to turn it into a very small birdbox with an acrylic roof. This is then finished by hand painting before a plastic sharpener is glued inside to make it functional. Most take these home as gifts for family members and a few stay in the classroom for students to use to keep their pencils sharp for future drawing tasks. The booklet structures the lessons and helps students document their designs, making and evaluations. I have included dimensioned drawings for making and extension work to design packaging to fit around the finished item too. Keywords and space for teacher feedback are also present

This is a graphic design and graphics-based project. I have used it mainly with key stage 3 and key stage 4 to over material of papers, boards, cards, and binding processes. I have also linked it in with some graphic design work to cover printing processes and commercial links with setting up pages and use of colour. The booklet sets out a number of different design briefs that students can choose from and then set out their research, design ideas, development and making with an evaluation as well as areas to record knowledge and understanding of the different binding processes and some other content. This project could easily be run in any classroom and not necessarily a workshop making it ideal for nonpractical work such as when a pandemic hits or a workshop is not available and it has even been used within the department I worked in by a non-specialist teacher. I found having a wide range of card and paper materials, particularly a good range of colours and patterned paper helpful and I normally make use of the office binding machine, stapler and have purchased a single hole punch device from eBay to enable most of the binding methods to be experimented with and used.

This is a second contextual challenge project that I have written and used with key stage 3 and key stage 4 to introduce the idea of designing based upon a context. For key stage 4 this is a great introduction project prior to the NEA assessment they will complete. It starts with the concept of using products to celebrate a special moment. after exploring the context students can consider different moments from their own lives or the lives of others and look into areas of research before designing a number of solutions. the brief is fairly open and can be suited to a number of different material areas so can be run in different situations, workshop set ups etc. The booklet is fairly self-explanatory and includes tips and helpful comments to guide students through the design process. Teacher comments can be included throughout as well as on the back page and keywords are included to help students along the way.

This is a small contextual challenge project I have used with groups in key stage 3 and 4 in introducing them to the idea of exploring a context and being creative. I ask students to consider storing a valuable item and explore different areas before designing a set of solutions and then recording the manufacture, planning and finally an evaluation of the project. Each part of the booklet is self-explanatory and includes extra helpful hints and keywords to use on the back page. Teacher feedback can be included throughout but also on the back page for students to see clearly. the booklets work best when printed in colour and work best when printed on A3 paper and folded to make an A4 booklet.

Mini design challenge that has been run with key stage 4 groups many times (and a few adult lessons) to encourage creative thinking and problem solving. Design brief given with opportunities to explore and think outside of the box before using craft materials to prototype and present ideas to a group for feedback. Can easily be run as a competition and does not need specialist equipment so could easily be suitable for use outside of a specialist classroom or even work from home project.

2nd lesson of the GCSE course I am uploading. A design challenge to really engage students from the outset of the course. A creative solution is needed with the opportunity for students to explore prototyping their ideas as well as working on clear design communication. Works well with the https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/egg-cup-design-challenge-12448197 egg cup design challenge resource book but could be done without.

Topic 6 of the GCSE Product Design Course. I use this alongside the amplifier kits available on kitronik (details in the ppt) but it could easily be adapted for other kits or electronics projects. develops good soldering technique and introduces components and how programmable circuits can be included in prototypes and product designs. videos, discussion points and questions included in the PowerPoint.

Topic 5 in the GCSE PowerPoints. Covering materials. Smart materials, composites, modern materials and material scientists. Ive included videos from Youtube, activities in design using new materials, discussion points and exam questions.

The third in the series of GCSE course content I’m uploading. Following the same style of TEEP learning. Lots of information on new and emerging materials including smart materials. videos and practice exam questions plus discussion points for an engaging topic. works great if you have some smart material samples to demonstrate with such as - https://mindsetsonline.co.uk/product-category/smart-materials/smart-materials-packs-and-books/

A project to develop understanding of branding, aesthetics and packaging design. Using Modelling techniques with blue styrofoam to prototype their designs students will design and then produce an example prototype with packaging that can be evaluated by their peers. Students will also have the opportunity to explore and expand their knowledge of processes including blow moulding of bottles, paper and board types and their use in packaging. this project will run for about 10-15 hours and would be suitable for use in a non-specialist classroom if you are happy to use styrofoam outside of the workshop (warning not to use around carpet as the blue dust is tricky to vacuum up).

SEND friendly safety cards developed for an SEND school. Displayed next to the machines for students to refer to. Colour coded with some symbol support.

The second batch. Easily could cover a whole half term with these sheets and watching various video clips or reading different extracts from newspapers etc. Developed for use with my tutor group but could be applied elsewhere such as in PSHE work. Used to document weekly discussion on different inspirational or people of interest that we researched, discussed and even heard about in the news. 06: Alan Turing - codebreaker 07: Katharien Gun - spy who leaked documents to prevent a war 08: Giorgio Rosa: Italian engineer who built his own island 09: Sir David Attenborough: natural historian 10: Stan Lee: Marvel comics - we had a go at various youtube drawing guides alongside this to see if we could draw the hulk etc. A lot of fun! Each person is on an individual sheet. Where possible I have included QR codes to scan to access relevant youtube/TED talks/websites. I will release 5 more soon.

Developed for use with my tutor group but could be applied elsewhere such as in PSHE work. Used to document weekly discussion on different inspirational or people of interest that we researched, discussed and even heard about in the news. 1: Nick Vujicic - public motivation speaker born with no arms or legs 2: Tommy Caldwell - free climber (The Dawn Wall) 3: Hans Rosling - author of Factfulness - great TED talks 4: Philippe Petit - tight rope walker between world trade centres 5: Katherine Johnson - NASA scientist and inspiration behind the film Hidden Figures Each person is on an individual sheet. Where possible I have included QR codes to scan to access relevant youtube/TED talks/websites. I will release 5 more soon.

SEND marking codes poster displayed in classrooms to allow students to understand how feedback on their work is given. Good activity to “decode” their feedback on homework in the next lesson.