Design Technology

1. Watch the video on the design and manufacture of a chair.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/clips/zpbxpv4

Now design your own style chair adding notes to explain how it would be made.

2. Watch the video on the introduction to THERMOPLASTICS

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/clips/z869wmn

Create a poster on the differences between thermoplastics and thermosetting plastics

3. Textiles research from around your home

Find three things made from different types of FABRIC from around your home.What are the materials and why are they made from these materials?

4. Research Health and Safety in food production by watching the video link.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/clips/zxfqxnb

Now create a poster showing what you have learnt from the video.

1. Measure and draw an accurate line

Use a ruler to draw straight lines accurately measuring - 10cm, 12cm, 150mm and 185mm.

2. Choose a product to analyse from around your house or bedroom.

http://www.technologystudent.com/prddes1/prdanl1.html

Create a product analysis of the product that you have found using the link and suggested title headings.

3. Design a cushion for your bedroom

Draw out a design for a cushion cover, add colour and label to explain your thoughts.

4. Observe and support someone washing the dishes after a meal

Assist in safely and correctly washing up equipment and cutlery after a meal in preparation for practical lessons at SHS.

1. Watch the following video Design & Manufacture of Mountain Bikes

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/clips/zf8fb9q

Use what you have learnt in this video about using new technology to develop and update an existing product from around your bedroom.

2. Watch this section of The Repair Shop on restoring an old toy car

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-f_EwkM9Shw

3. Watch the TV advertisement using the YouTube link

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1U8iPCf67A0

Create a mind map listing everyday items that are made from fabric, watch the video to help!

4. Watch an episode or part of an episode of The Great British Bake Off using the youtube link

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcnIdcCNz4b--p4zyiOAdvzxESPRhQWg0

Design a bake inspired by what you have watched on The Great British Bake Off.

1. Listen to and watch the video using the link shown

https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/class-clips-video/design-and-technology-ks3-explain-this-line-bending/z4sckmn

Look around your house or when you are out shopping to see the different products that use this process.

2. Listen to and watch the video using the link shown

https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/class-clips-video/design-and-technology-ks3-explain-this-laser-cutting/z6sy382

Design your own bookmark including the detail, text and images that you would want to engrave onto it.

3. Listen to and watch the video using the link shown.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PCP1ji_HnO4

Create your own colour wheel. Label to identify primary and secondary colours. Can you explain what harmonious & complementary colours are?

4. Listen and watch the video on Fish & Chips and where all the key ingredients come from

https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/class-clips-video/design-and-technology-ks2--ks3-the-story-behind-fish-and-chips/zbxw2sg

Think about another one of your favourite meals and think about where each of the ingredients have come from.

1. Read the information about Philippe Starck

http://www.technologystudent.com/despro_flsh/phillipe1.html

Choose a different product found in the kitchen and add some creative Philippe Starck inspired design to it as he did with the juicer.

2. Read through the information on product packaging using the link

http://www.technologystudent.com/despro_flsh/poster_packaging1.pdf

Design a new item of packaging for a product you use on a daily basis - it could be anything from a phone to some fruit.

3. Read through the hand embroidery stitch techniques using the link.

https://sewing.com/hand-embroidery-stitches/

Have a go at some of the hand embroidery stitches or create diagrams to show what each technique looks like. Use the videos to help.

4. Read through the information on the eatwell guide from the NHS website

https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/eat-well/the-eatwell-guide/

Plan a meal or snack based around the eatwell guide.