Learning paths

Lessons: 28
Topics: 28

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Core technical principles

5 lessons

Open path

New and emerging technologies
Energy generation and storage
Modern, smart and composite materials
Systems, electronics and programmable components
FreeMechanical devices, levers and gears

Materials and their properties

6 lessons

Open path

Papers and boards
Natural and manufactured timbers
Metals and alloys
Polymers
Natural, synthetic and blended textiles
Physical and working properties of materials

Specialist technical principles

8 lessons

Open path

Selecting materials and components
Forces, stresses and reinforcement
Ecological and social footprint
Sources and origins of materials
Stock forms, sizes and quantities
Scales of production
Specialist techniques and processes
Surface treatments and finishes

Designing and making principles

9 lessons

Open path

Investigation, users and specifications
Environmental, social and economic challenges
The work of others
Design strategies
Communicating design ideas
Prototypes, testing and evaluation
Tolerances, marking out and quality
Tools, equipment and safe working
Maths in design and technology

Independent practice for AQA GCSE Design and Technology (8552), Pearson Edexcel GCSE Design and Technology (1DT0) and OCR GCSE Design and Technology (J310). Not affiliated with or endorsed by AQA, Pearson or OCR.