Step by step guide used for creating the pieces for a comb jointed box using Techsoft 2D Design, that can then be cut out using a laser cutter and constructed using wood glue. This will also work for other materials such as acrylic etc. Tutorial gives an exact size example but gives the principles for designing any size box. Ideal for KS3 pupils, but also useful for KS4 and KS5 pupils with no prior experience of the subject.
Template worksheet for any KS3 design project. Focusing on pupils reflection of themselves, their skills, learning and the evaluation and improvements of their project. Includes Success criteria for the task.
Step by step guide through Criterion 5 of the major project for new IGCSE Cambridge Resistant Materials syllabus (2018-2022).
Broken down into individual tasks including: Cutting List, Production Plan, and Orthographic Drawings
Each task, has a starter task, accompanying worksheet, previous high attaining examples and success criteria broken down into sub sections of 3 bands to aid pupil understanding. Can be used as a presentation for teachers or simply given to pupils as a guide book.
Tailored to Cambridge syllabus, but will work well with all GCSE Resistant Material courses.
Resistant Materials design project for KS3 pupils aimed at raising pupil knowledge of Art Deco style and the Pewter/Metal Casting process. Lessons and examples of metal rendering, mould design using Techsoft 2D Design and laser cutter. Lessons also focussing on retrospective project planning and evaluation against a specification. Templates, worksheets and examples of all tasks, plus SoW document.
Theory test for GCSE Resistant Material pupils, suitable for all examining boards. Can also be used with KS3 if applicable. Ideal as an end of topic test, exam revision tool, homework or for a cover lesson.
20 min paper marked out of 20. All questions are either 1 or 2 mark and based on previous exam style questions including:
Identification of techniques from images provided
Drawing/completion of stated joints
Reasoned explanation for use of tools, materials and methods.
2 docs provided: 1 question paper, 1 answer paper.
Step by step guide through Criterion 3 of the major project for new IGCSE Cambridge Resistant Materials syllabus (2018-2022).
Broken down into individual tasks including: Inspiration Board, Design Ideas, Line & Rendering, Annotation & Presentation, Evaluation
Each task, has a starter task, accompanying worksheet, previous high attaining examples and success criteria broken down into sub sections of 3 bands to aid pupil understanding. Can be used as a presentation for teachers or simply given to pupils as a guide book.
Tailored to Cambridge syllabus, but will work well with all GCSE Resistant Material courses.
Presentation about how to crate complex shapes or designs in an isometric view, building for basic to complex. Examples showing development of a design, presentation using black marker pens and annotation to fully explain and present idea
Theory test for GCSE Resistant Material pupils, suitable for all examining boards. Can also be used with KS3 if applicable. Ideal as an end of topic test, exam revision tool, homework or for a cover lesson.
25 min paper marked out of 27. All questions are either 1 or 2 mark and based on previous exam style questions including:
Identification of wood categories, standard forms and preparation
Selection of woods for specific uses/properties with reasons
Drawing of different woods and manufactured board
2 docs provided: 1 question paper, 1 answer paper.
6 lesson presentation for teaching drawing skills from scratch, up to complex isometric crating and rendering. Ideally used as a teacher led presentation guide, allied with demonstrations of each technique. Also useful as a set of homework tasks for pupils or simply independent learning and up-skilling of pupils drawing.
Tasks include:
Technique for freehand straight lines and circles
Oblique
* Basic shapes, More difficult shapes, Letters
Isometric
* Basic shapes, Cutouts, Cylinders, Crating, Complex shapes
Exploded drawing
Enlarged views
Thick & Thin Lines
Rendering
* Acrylic, Wood, Glass, Metal
Each lesson includes: Timing guidance, Lesson Objectives, Plenaries, Starters, Explanation for each task and Visual examples of outcomes.
Incremental stage by stage posters showing development of a design presentation including Thick & Thin line, Wood render and Acrylic render. Four posters each showing a different design with development and explanation for each step. Ideal as classroom displays or teaching aids
Worksheet for using a ruler to measure correctly in millimeters (mm).
Task 1 - Reading a ruler correctly
Task 2 - Measuring a line correctly
Task 3 - Drawing a line to the correct length
Answer Sheet is also included
Step by step guide through Criterion 1 of the major project for new IGCSE Cambridge Resistant Materials syllabus (2018-2022).
Broken down into individual tasks including: Page Layout, Context, Situation, Mindmap, User & Design Brief. Provides pupils with a comprehensive guide to achieving full marks in the strand.
Each task, has a starter task, accompanying worksheet, previous high attaining examples and success criteria broken down into sub sections of 3 bands to aid pupil understanding. Can be used as a presentation for teachers or simply given to pupils as a guide book.
Tailored to Cambridge syllabus, but will work well with all GCSE Resistant Material courses.
Resistant Materials design project for KS3 pupils aimed at raising pupil knowledge and skills of:
Joining wood and plastic using different methods
Product Analysis and testing
Material Rendering with pen and pencil
Production planning of materials and tools
Using templates for planning, testing and modeling
Lessons include: creating an inspiration board, research task for mobile phone dimensions, product analysis, research of joining methods and specification creation, Isometric drawing and rendering, creating a production plan, 2D template creation and modeling, manufacture, evaluation and testing.
Templates, worksheets, tutorials and examples of all tasks, plus SoW document. Each task includes success criteria for easy marking or peer assessment by teachers. Ideal for year 9 pupils or more advanced groups. Many of the resources and tasks are also applicable for year 10 Resistant Materials groups.
Step by step guide through ALL 7 Criterion of the major project for new IGCSE Cambridge Resistant Materials syllabus (2018-2022).
Broken down into individual tasks (26) for each specific criterion to fully cover the new requirements.
Almost all tasks have a starter task, accompanying worksheet, guidance & explanation, previous high attaining examples, and success criteria broken down into sub sections of 3 bands to aid pupil understanding. Success criteria is perfect for peer marking or to aid summative and formative teacher assessment.
Tasks and resources are ideally used as individual lessons over a period of **4-6 months **for the creation of the personal major project. Can be used as presentation for teachers or simply given to pupils as a guide book.
Tailored to Cambridge syllabus, but will work well with all GCSE Resistant Material courses.
Step by step guide through Criterion 6 of the major project for new IGCSE Cambridge Resistant Materials syllabus (2018-2022).
Recommended layout and explanation of how to maximize marks for the making criteria
Tailored to Cambridge syllabus, but will work well with all GCSE Resistant Material courses.
Worksheet for Wood Joint Research and Ideal for any similar KS3 project working with the material. Pupils led research task involving comb joints, dowel joints, rebate joints and butt joints. Research can be through physical examples and testing or through internet and literary research. Simple structure which pupils can then use to argue the case for method of project construction. Can also be used for GCSE pupils. Includes a clear success criteria and guidelines for task.
Worksheet for Art Deco Jewellery Design Ideas with 3 Excellent examples with detailed annotation and metal rendering with graphite pencil. Success Criteria is also included, ideal for summative or peer assessment.
Ideal task for KS3 or 4 pupils beginning to learn about product analysis and ACCESSFM. Also Ideal as a cover lesson
Task 1 - Introduction to basic acronyms
Task 2 - Prioritisation task for ACCESSFM areas
EXT Task - Reprioritise areas for 2 other different products and compare order of each
Includes completed answer sheet
Theory test for GCSE Resistant Material pupils, suitable for all examining boards. Can also be used with KS3 if applicable. Ideal as an end of topic test, exam revision tool, homework or for a cover lesson.
20 min paper marked out of 20. All questions are either 1 or 2 mark and based on previous exam style questions including:
Identification of tools, materials and techniques from images provided
Drawing/completion of stated tools or joints
Reasoned explanation for use of tools, materials and methods.
2 docs provided: 1 question paper, 1 answer paper.