1.0 Introduction
Using these materials in GCSE Design & Technology – Resistant Materials
These materials have been created specifically to support the 14 – 19 Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment.
However, many areas can be used to enhance your GCSE Design & Technology teaching. These will be relevant to students studying Resistant Materials, who may wish to explore the built environment and tackle project work in this area.
The following table shows how each sub-section links to the main areas and topics in the curriculum:
| Stage |
Activity |
1.1 |
1.2 |
1.3 |
2.1 |
2.2 |
2.3 |
2.4 |
2.5 |
3.1 |
3.2 |
3.3 |
3.4 |
3.5 |
4.1 |
4.2 |
4.3 |
| Investigate |
Analysing the built environment |
X |
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X |
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X |
X |
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Materials
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X
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X
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X
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Specifications
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X
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X
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X
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X
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Processing and forming
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Minimising waste
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X
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X
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Design
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The design brief
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X
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X
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Specifications and criteria
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X
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X
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Design skills
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X
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The design proposal
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Health and safety
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X
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Make
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Production planning
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X
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X
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X
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X
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Quality
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X
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Some sections may require adaptation, or you may find it easier to use them as a starting point for your own activities.
Refer to your awarding body specifications to ensure that any project work that focuses on the built environment meets coursework criteria.