Design & Technology GCSE
Food and Nutrition GCSE
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Design Technology
Design Technology
50% controlled assessment coursework.
50% 1 Paper that is two hours long.
Section A includes;
design and technology and our world
smart materials
electronic systems and programmable components
mechanical components and devices
materials
Section B
In-depth knowledge and understanding - Candiates must choose one of the areas. We have focused on woods knowledge and plastics.
a. electronic systems, programmable components & mechanical
devices
b. papers & boards
c. natural & manufactured timber
d. ferrous & non-ferrous metals
e. thermoforming & thermosetting polymers
f. fibres & textiles
Food and Nutrition
Food and Nutrition
1 hr 45 minute exam - 50%
NEA project - 15%
NEA 2 project - 35%
Topics to revise;
Topic 1- food commodities
Topic 2- principles of nutrition
Topic 3- Diet and good health
Topic 4- The science of food
Topic 5-Where food comes from
Topic 6- Cooking and food preparation
Seneca learning
Seneca learning
Seneca is a brilliant resource for revision. The activities are interactive and engaging and all learners are familiar with it.
Guide to AI revision
Guide to AI revision
Introduction:
As a parent of a GCSE student, you may be wondering how Artificial Intelligence (AI) can support your child's revision journey. This information is designed to provide you with simple strategies to use AI tools for effective GCSE revision.
Understanding AI in Education:
AI is like a smart study buddy. It adapts to your child's learning style and helps them grasp subjects better. These tools use advanced algorithms to analyze strengths and weaknesses, making revision more tailored and efficient.
Examples of how AI can be used;
Creating flash cards - This is a fast way to create flashcards for revision. Visit BBC bitesize and copy and paste the information into chatpgt, then ask it to create flashcards from the text. Then ask it to summarize the text in the flashcards. You then need to physically copy these down onto cards.
AI Mind maps
AI Mind maps
2. Creating a mind map. This is a fast way to create the information for mindmap. Visit BBC bitesize and copy and paste the information into chatpgt, then ask it to create a mindmap from the text. Copy this information onto plan paper.
Using AI strategies to assist with Revision
Using AI strategies to assist with Revision
Examples we have covered in Design and Technology include using AI to create flash cards and mind maps. Also how to use AI as a quiz tool to test knowledge. Please click the attachments below to learn more.
These can be applied to any subject.
How to write a mind map
How to write a mind map
Start off with the key topic in the middle of the page and develop your main idea.
Each branch must relate to the branch before it.
Use only keywords and images.
Enhance/use different colours/ fonts to make certain facts more memorable.
Use highlighters and coloured markers to colour code branches.
Make things stand out on the page so that they stand out in your mind.
Be creative- add sketches/drawings to help you remember.
How to write Flashcards
How to write Flashcards
Write questions on one side and answers on the other.
Colour code your cards or written text for different topics.
Get your family to test you and get competitive in teaching and learning for the whole family or friends!
GCSE Pod
GCSE Pod
Lots of videos for each topic under ‘food preparation and nutrition’ and Design and Technology.
Watch the videos and then complete mind maps or flashcards
BBC Bitesize
BBC Bitesize
Design and Technology page - https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/examspecs/z4nfwty
Food and Nutrition page-
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