GCSE (Years 10–11) · Design & technology
The work of others
Pupils analyse the work of others to inform their own designs, studying historical and contemporary designers, design movements, patents and ethical influences, plus how existing products meet user needs and manufacturing constraints; they practise critical evaluation and contextual research to generate informed design choices.
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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 · 31
Display posters for classrooms, workshops and corridors.
Worksheets · 7
Printable activities, tasks and assessment sheets.
Presentations · 1
Ready-made slides for teaching the topic.
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