GCSE (Years 10–11) · Design & technology
Polymers
Pupils investigate polymers, including thermoplastics, thermosetting plastics and elastomers, learning about polymer chain structure, properties such as flexibility and chemical resistance, manufacturing methods like injection moulding and vacuum forming, and recycling issues. They evaluate polymers for function and sustainability in product design.
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- New and emerging technologies6
- Smart, modern and composite materials1
- Mechanical devices1
- Electronic systems4
- Materials and their working properties12
- Timbers2
- Metals and alloys2
- Polymers2
- Papers and boards6
- Textiles7
- Tools, equipment and processes31
- Scales of production1
- Designing principles53
- The work of others40
- Sustainability and the environment21
- Non-exam assessment (NEA)23
Posters · 1
Display posters for classrooms, workshops and corridors.
Worksheets · 1
Printable activities, tasks and assessment sheets.
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