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Ridgus's Construction and DT Resource Shop

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Welcome to my shop! I am a Secondary School teacher based in Reading UK. I am an experienced Construction teacher with a passion for vocational subjects. I also teach Design Technology and Engineering. Please have a look at my resources.

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Welcome to my shop! I am a Secondary School teacher based in Reading UK. I am an experienced Construction teacher with a passion for vocational subjects. I also teach Design Technology and Engineering. Please have a look at my resources.
Weather and Structures Lesson & Activities ( Construction/ Engineering)
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Weather and Structures Lesson & Activities ( Construction/ Engineering)

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Lesson Powerpoint and activities for teaching students about natural forces such as weather and how this effects structures. This could be used in an Engineering/ Construction/ Built Environment course or as a one off lesson. A fun topic that students enjoy- they are fascinated by natural disasters. This resource includes: Leveled WALT and WILF (Learning Objectives) Starter, main and student research and presentation to class task (printable worksheets within powerpoint) Exit Ticket Lots of visual stimuli This lesson is part of a whole unit of work on Structures and the Built Environment which can be purchased as a bundle in my shop :)
Defects & Decay in Structures. (Built Environment/ Construction/ Engineering)
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Defects & Decay in Structures. (Built Environment/ Construction/ Engineering)

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Lesson Powerpoint and activities for teaching how structures decay and about building defects. Also a few methods on how to fix the decay. This could be used in an Engineering/ Construction/ Built Environment course or as a one off lesson. This links closely to WJEC Planning and Maintaining the Built Environment. This resource includes: Leveled WALT and WILF (Learning Objectives) Starter, main and student task where they can look for defects at their school (printable worksheets within powerpoint) Lots of visual stimuli This lesson is part of a whole unit of work on Structures and the Built Environment which can be purchased as a bundle in my shop :)
Structures Keyword Bingo
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Structures Keyword Bingo

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A good starter/ group activity with key structure related words and questions provided. You can rig it so a certain group wins or make up different questions. Students could make up questions as a flipped learning activity I have made several different grids that can be printed and laminated so used multiple times and a set of example questions. This activity is part of a whole unit of work on Structures and the Built Environment which can be purchased as a bundle in my shop but also used on its own
What Am I riddles for Structures (Construction/ Engineering)
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What Am I riddles for Structures (Construction/ Engineering)

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A good stater activity which uses riddles to help students learn key words related to structures and buildings. Answers provided. This activity is part of a whole unit of work on Structures and the Built Environment which can be purchased as a bundle in my shop or used on its own.
Spaghetti Structure Project (Construction/ Engineering)
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Spaghetti Structure Project (Construction/ Engineering)

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Lesson Powerpoint and activities for a fun spaghetti project which directs students to build a structure which is tall or can hold the weight of bricks. This could be used in an Engineering/ Construction/ Built Environment course or as a one off lesson. A fun way for students to show they understand how to make a structure strong and resist force. This resource includes: Leveled WALT and WILF (Learning Objectives) Starter, main and student help sheets and evaluation (printable worksheets within powerpoint) Lots of visual stimuli This lesson is part of a whole unit of work on Structures and the Built Environment which can be purchased as a bundle in my shop :)
Dome Structure & Geodesic Design (Construction/ Engineering)
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Dome Structure & Geodesic Design (Construction/ Engineering)

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Lesson Powerpoint and activities for teaching about domes and geodesic design . This could be used in an Engineering/ Construction/ Built Environment course or as a one off lesson. This resource includes: Leveled WALT and WILF (Learning Objectives) Starter, main and student research task (printable worksheets within powerpoint) Also includes a fun articulate activity. Lots of visual stimuli This lesson is part of a whole unit of work on Structures and the Built Environment which can be purchased as a bundle in my shop :)
Edexcel Design and Technology AC1.4 Smart/ Composite Materials and Technical Textiles
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Edexcel Design and Technology AC1.4 Smart/ Composite Materials and Technical Textiles

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A set of lessons which cover Edexcel Design and Technology Core Content Objective AC1.4 Smart and composite materials and technical textiles. The Powerpoint covers: the different types of materials, their categories and their properties. All topics are directly taken from the textbook and course specification. A student friendly powerpoint with: Interesting activities Keywords and descriptions Starters and plenaries Levelled WALTS and WILFS (learning outcomes) A great Pick a Mix material activity Appropriate levels of challenge This can also be purchased as part of a bundle of lessons which cover all of the assessment criteria of the Edexcel Design and Technology Core Content which the students are required to know for the exam.
Edexcel Design and Technology AC1.5 Mechanical Devices
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Edexcel Design and Technology AC1.5 Mechanical Devices

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A lesson which covers Edexcel Design and Technology Core Content Objective AC1.5 Mechanical Devices. The Powerpoint covers: Levers, motion, Velocity Ratio, Mechanical Advantage and efficiency. All topics are directly taken from the textbook and course specification. A student friendly powerpoint with: Interactive starter Keywords and description Levelled WALTS and WILFS (learning outcomes) Practice questions and modelled examples Appropriate levels of challenge This can also be purchased as part of a bundle of lessons which cover all of the assessment criteria of the Edexcel Design and Technology Core Content which the students are required to know for the exam.
Edexcel Design and Technology AC1.3 Energy: generation and storage
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Edexcel Design and Technology AC1.3 Energy: generation and storage

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A set of lessons which cover Edexcel Design and Technology Core Content Objective AC1.3 Energy: generation, storage and choosing appropriate sources. The Powerpoint covers: Fossil fuels, power systems, renewable energy, A student friendly powerpoint with: Interesting activities Keywords and descriptions Starters and plenaries Levelled WALTS and WILFS (learning outcomes) Practice exam questions Appropriate levels of challenge This can also be purchased as part of a bundle of lessons which cover all of the assessment criteria of the Edexcel Design and Technology Core Content which the students are required to know for the exam.
Edexcel Design and Technology Coursework Guide for  Students (GCSE 1-9)
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Edexcel Design and Technology Coursework Guide for Students (GCSE 1-9)

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A complete student friendly guide that covers every page or key area that needs to be included in the Coursework Unit (Unit 1 Creative Design and Make). It has been set out to follow the Specification and Marking Criteria. However this can be used as a guide for most Product Design Portfolios for GCSE and A-Level not just limited to Edexcel. It includes: High level examples Hints and Tips Instructions Sentence Starters Help with laying out sheets Table Templates Questions. It covers key criteria such as research, specification, client feedback, designing, modeling, developing, test and evaluating.
EDUQAS Construction Controlled Assessment Template Bricklaying
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EDUQAS Construction Controlled Assessment Template Bricklaying

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Brand New Controlled Assessment Template for the 2025 Unit 3 EDUQAS Construction Brief. The template can be adapted or changed to suit the school but provides a clear framework that hits all the key assessment criteria to ensure student success. This can be bought as part of a bundle- very good value. This will include a template for Bricklaying, Tiling and Carpentry and detailed ‘How To Guide’ to support the teaching and learning of UNIT 3!
EDUQAS/ WJEC Practical Construction Skills Job Cards
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EDUQAS/ WJEC Practical Construction Skills Job Cards

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Different Practical Skills Job Cards. A double sided document that can be laminated for use in a practical setting. All the information needed for students to complete the practical task is on the sheet with visual aids. This can help build independence before the NEA practical tasks. Practical Skills include: Brickwork, Painting, Plumbing, Tiling The Job Cards include: -A Design Brief -Job Requirements (measurements) -Pictures/ plans -Quality standards -Assessment criteria Resource suitable for EDUQAS/ WJEC / BTEC and City and Guilds qualification Save 23% with this bundle !! Please check out my TES shop for high quality construction resources including whole units of work for the new EDUQAS specification.
EDUQAS/ WJEC Practical Construction Skills PLUMBING Job Card
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EDUQAS/ WJEC Practical Construction Skills PLUMBING Job Card

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Practical Skills Plumbing Job Card. A double sided document that can be laminated for use in a practical setting. All the information needed for students to complete the practical task is on the sheet with visual aids. This can help build independence before the NEA practical tasks. The Job Cards include: -A Design Brief -Job Requirements (measurements) -Pictures/ plans -Quality standards -Assessment criteria Resource suitable for EDUQAS/ WJEC / BTEC and City and Guilds qualification This resource can be bought as part of a wider bundle of job cards that include other practical skills: Tiling, Painting, Brickwork. Please check out my TES shop for high quality construction resources including whole units of work for the new EDUQAS specification.