KS4 - Res Materials
Design Technology - Resistant Materials GCSE
Terms 1 & 2 - Y10
A design and make task focussing on developing manufacturing skills in traditional materials
Use of tools, materials and processes A design portfolio with sheets showing evidence of applying the designing process and planning techniques
Terms 3&4 - Y10
A design and make task focussing on developing manufacturing skills through combining materials A design portfolio with sheets showing evidence of applying the designing process and planning techniques
Terms 5&6 - Y10
A design and make task developing design & manufacturing skills using modern manufacturing methods A design portfolio with sheets showing evidence of applying the designing process and planning techniques
Planning of GCSE coursework submission
Terms 1&2 - Y11
The design & manufacture of the students’ examination proposal GCSE design portfolio
Terms 3&4 - Y11
Completion of examination project and further examination preparation. High quality final product and portfolio
Key Skills
Improving presentation and communication
Developing new design ideas and solving problems
Using ICT to enhance productivity
Extended use of ICT for Computer Aided design
Further development of communication skills
Analysis of how design & technology affects society and our lives
Identifying opportunities for extended designing & making
Analysis of impact of values and issues on design & technology
Presentation skills
Use of ICT
CAD / CAM
Modelling ideas
Practical work
Evaluating
Practical work
Equipment
Drawing equipment, compasses, 2HB and 2B pencils
Coloured pencils, marker pen, fine line pens.
Portfolio folder
Resistant materials Revision Guide book from Edexcel
Homework requirements
Researching commercial products that are made of resistant materials
Designing and inventing new products
Investigating industrial systems and manufacturing methods
Evaluating your own work and the work of other designers
Practice exam questions
Most homework’s will be 1 hour to 1½ hours in length
Assessments, exams, deadlines
Year 10 Term 6 Summer term examination
Year 11 Term 2 portfolio deadline – start of Christmas break
Year 11 Term 3 practical work deadline
Ways in which parents can help
Supporting broader appreciation of design & technology through trips to museums and design centres.
Discussing work with students and getting them involved in solving real design & technological problems
Encouraging the use and recording Bitesize revision video from the BBC
Allowing access to a computer, with internet connection and a colour printer at home
Trips / outings to support GCSE work
Visits to Sussex Downs College for special technological events
Visits to local industry when available
Extended school coursework support most evenings available
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