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Video explaining a basic gear / gear train with clear animations of how teeth count / size affects speed. The role of an idler gear in maintaining direction of motion is also presented. Key terms in video. Gear / Gear Train Teeth Interlock / Mesh Rotation Speed Increase / Decrease Direction of Motion Clockwise/ Anticlockwise Input / Output Driver / Driven / Idler Gear Aimed at upper KS3 or GCSE. This is a 3 minute video animated entirely on powerpoint to excellent effect. All images and animation are generated from scratch. AI has only been used for voiceover.

Design a Keep Safe Box Challenge students design skills with this double sided A3 worksheet requiring them to create a Keep Safe Box for personal or sentimental items. Design Task Design Opportunity & Design Brief Design Specifications on Function, Form and Fabrication. Concepts Students present design solutions (form follows function). Students present final idea with fabrication details. Evaluation Students rate their design (1-5) against each specification Short commentary / final thoughts. Aimed at upper KS3 or GCSE. This worskheet should be printed in A3.

Design a Dog Kennel Challenge students design skills with this double sided A3 worksheet requiring them to create a Dog Kennel for a company called Barkitects. Design Task -Design Opportunity & Design Brief -Design Specifications on Function, Form and Fabrication. Concepts -Students present design solutions (form follows function). -Students present final idea with fabrication details. Evaluation -Students rate their design (1-5) against each specification -Short commentary / final thoughts. Aimed at upper KS3 or GCSE. This worskheet should be printed in A3.

Design a Bird Feeder Challenge students design skills on this double sided A3 worksheet requiring them to create a Bird Feeder for use in garden/home. Design Task -Design Opportunity & Design Brief -Design Specifications on Function, Form and Fabrication. Concepts -Students present design solutions (form follows function). -Students present final idea with fabrication details. Evaluation -Students rate their design (1-5) against each specification -Short commentary / final thoughts. Aimed at upper KS3 or GCSE. This worskheet should be printed in A3.

Design a Desk Tidy Challenge students design skills on this double sided A3 worksheet requiring them to create a desk tidy to store typical stationary required by high school students. Design Task -Design Opportunity & Design Brief Design Specifications on Function, Form and Fabrication. Concepts -Students present design solutions (form follows function). -Students present final idea with fabrication details. Evaluation -Students rate their design (1-5) against each specification -Short commentary / final thoughts. Aimed at upper KS3 or GCSE. This worskheet should be printed in A3.

Design a Personal Attack Alarm Challenge students design skills on this double sided A3 worksheet requiring them to create a personal attack alarm to enhance individual street safety. Design Task Design Opportunity & Design Brief Design Specifications on Function, Form and Fabrication. Concepts Students present design solutions (form follows function). Students present final idea with fabrication details. Evaluation Students rate their design (1-5) against each specification Short commentary / final thoughts. Aimed at upper KS3 or GCSE. This worskheet should be printed in A3.

Design a Smart Bin Design a Smart Bin on behalf of Waste Warriors to counter the ever growing problem of litter. Video Introduction Introduce students to the design task with the Waste Warrior 4 min MP4 video designed on Adobe Express. The video explains how students must focus on Function, Form and Fabrication when presenting their designs. Design Page. Students present and evaluate their design on a double sided A3 Page. Design Task Design Opportunity & Design Brief Design Specifications on Function, Form and Fabrication. Concepts Students present design solutions (form follows function). Students present final idea with fabrication details. Evaluation Students rate their design (1-5) against each specification Short commentary / final thoughts. **SEND ** A modified Design Page for SEND students has been included. Design Sheet Originals A3 Design Page can be accessed in PDF format but original MS Word document is also included for layout/content modification if so desired. Age Range *Aimed at upper KS3 or GCSE. This worskheet should be printed in A3.

Fun poster with Workshop Rules. Simple and clear. Full editable (word doc included) A3 PDF in portrait orientation (print to desired size).

Quick 25 question multiple choice test on pneumatics aimed at GCSE students. Applications for pneumatics. Key terms (air, actuator, compressor, cylinders, valves, piston, instroke, outstroke, port, exhaust) Key components / symbols (3/2 valve, SAC, shuttle valve, flow restrictor) Logic (AND & OR) Great as a test or revision task, especially to improve class focus and attention. NB: this is a single-page, single sided PDF.

Quick 25 question multiple choice test on the Tools and Equipment used in a typical workshop, aimed at upper KS3. Vice, Try Square, Hand File, Hammer, Scriber, Centre Punch, Hacksaw, Tenon Saw, Coping Saw, Scroll Saw, Wood Chisel, Polisher, Vacuum Former, Strip Heater, Pillar Drill, Belt Sander, Band Saw, Welding Machine, Soldering Iron, CNC Router, Jig. Great as a test or revision task, especially to improve class focus and attention. NB: this is a single-page, single-sided PDF. Bundle Offer Save 34% on Multiple Choice: Design, Technology and Engineering (six pack) /teaching-resource/resource-13023761

Quick 25 question multiple choice test on the Manufacturing Processes aimed at upper KS3. Marking out, Cutting, Drilling, Sanding, Polishing, Drilling, Assembly, Welding, Vacuum Forming, Soldering, Joining, Line Bending, CADCAM. Great as a test or revision task, especially to improve class focus and attention. NB: this is a single-page, single-sided PDF. Bundle Offer Save 34% on Multiple Choice: Design, Technology and Engineering (six pack) /teaching-resource/resource-13023761

Quick 25 question multiple choice test on the Design Process aimed at upper KS3. Design Brief, Target Market, Specifications, Concepts, Working Drawing, Manufacturing , Evaluation, CADCAM, Prototype, Mock-up, DfD, DfM, Aesthetics, Form/Function, Ergonomics, Packaging, Sustainability. Great as a test or revision task, especially to improve class focus and attention. NB: this is a single-page, single-sided PDF. Bundle Offer Save 34% on Multiple Choice: Design, Technology and Engineering (six pack) /teaching-resource/resource-13023761

Quick 25 question multiple choice test on basic materials and material properties aimed at upper KS3. -Plastics (thermoplastics & thermosets) -Woods (hardwoods, softwoods & manufactured woods) -Metals (ferrous, non-ferrous & alloys) Great as a test or revision task, especially to improve class focus and attention. NB: this is a single-page, single sided PDF. Bundle Offer Save 34% on Multiple Choice: Design, Technology and Engineering (six pack) /teaching-resource/resource-13023761

Quick 25 question multiple choice test on basic mechanisms aimed at upper KS3 and suitable for GCSE revision. Lever, Gear, Pulley, Chain & Sprocket, Linkage, Screw Gear Ratio, Types of Motion, Load/Effort/Fulcrum Great as a test or revision task, especially to improve class focus and attention. NB: this is a single-page, single-sided PDF. Bundle Offer Save 34% on Multiple Choice: Design, Technology and Engineering (six pack) /teaching-resource/resource-13023761

Quick 25 question multiple choice test on basic electronics aimed at Year 9 but suitable for any KS3 class. Great as a test or revision task, especially to improve class focus and attention. NB: this is a single-page, single-sided PDF. Bundle Offer Save 34% on Multiple Choice: Design, Technology and Engineering (six pack) /teaching-resource/resource-13023761

Explore **Materials **with this jumbo-sized, double-sided A3 worksheet. Focused content: Five key material groups explained including: -Wood (natural and engineered) -Metal (ferrous, non-ferrous and alloys) -Plastic (thermoplastics and thermosets) -Modern (composites, superalloys and graphene) -Smart (active and passive) Concise explanations followed by retrieval questions to reinforce learning. Crossword puzzle to strengthen retention of important keywords. Recommended for GCSE. This worksheet is designed to be used in landscape orientation and can be printed in A4 format but A3 is advised for the maximum learning experience of the student.

Explore Plastic and Microplastic Ocean Pollution with this jumbo-sized, double-sided A3 worksheet. Focused content: -Plastic pollution in our oceans and their inability to biodegrade. -Risk to marine life (ingestion and entrapment). -Microplastics (microbeads and microfibres) and their sources (packaging, cosmetics, clothes and tyres). -Preventing plastic pollution (laws, new technology and individual responsibility). Ideal worksheet to inspire class debate and filled with fun illustrations. Recommended for KS3. This worksheet is designed to be used in landscape orientation and can be printed in A4 format but A3 is advised for the maximum learning experience of the student.

Explore Gear Velocity and Torque with this jumbo-sized, double-sided A3 worksheet. A prior understanding of Gear Drives is preferable (see link below). /teaching-resource/gear-drives-12889089 Focused content: Gears Ratio relationship with angular velocity and torque. Units of measurement n (number of teeth), ω (velocity), T (torque) Velocity and Torque example calculations (cross multiplication). Questions/problems entailing 2 meshing gears from various gear drives. Answer sheet with solutions (working out). Excellent real-life problem solving for Physics, Engineering and DT systems students. A3 printing recommended to allow space for working out. This worksheet is designed to be used in landscape orientation and can be printed in A4 format but A3 is advised for the maximum learning experience of the student.

Explore Gear Drives with this jumbo-sized, double-sided A3 worksheet. A prior understanding of Gears and Gear Ratio is preferable (see link below). /teaching-resource/gears-and-gear-ratio-12450681 Focused content: Gears and Gear Ratio Gear terminology (axle, shaft, idler, driver, driven) Speed and Torque multipliers Gear drives (spur, helical, bevel, worm, rack, internal). Advantages and Disadvantages of each gear drive. Gear Ratio, speed, and torque calculations. Recommended for GCSE This worksheet is designed to be used in landscape orientation and can be printed in A4 format but A3 is advised for the maximum learning experience of the student.