New

Year 10

saving space context

Full unit on the way!

We’re busy creating the final lessons. We’ll let you know when the rest of this unit is ready - and send you other helpful content and resources. Unsubscribe at any time. Read our privacy policy.

14/18 lessons available

These resources will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

Switch to our new teaching resources now - designed by teachers and leading subject experts, and tested in classrooms.

These resources were created for remote use during the pandemic and are not designed for classroom teaching.

View new resources

Explore the context and avoid fixation

I can identify design opportunities whilst avoiding design fixation.

1 Slide deck
1 Worksheet
2 Quizzes
1 Video

Disassemble flat pack furniture

I can investigate the design and manufacture of a product by disassembly.

1 Slide deck
1 Worksheet
2 Quizzes
1 Video

Standardised components

I can identify standardised components and can explain the benefits of using them in a design.

1 Slide deck
1 Worksheet
2 Quizzes
1 Video

Life cycle assessment of flat pack furniture

I can conduct a life cycle assessment of a product.

1 Slide deck
1 Worksheet
2 Quizzes
1 Video

Define a brief from design opportunities: saving space

I can define a design brief from my opportunities.

1 Slide deck
1 Worksheet
2 Quizzes
1 Video

Sketch modelling: saving space

I can model design ideas for a piece of student furniture using card, foam and other materials.

1 Slide deck
1 Worksheet
2 Quizzes
1 Video

Iterate with modelling: saving space

I can iterate ideas for a piece of student furniture using card, foam and other materials.

1 Slide deck
1 Worksheet
2 Quizzes
1 Video

Design development with CAD: saving space

I can use 3D computer-aided design to develop ideas.

1 Slide deck
1 Worksheet
2 Quizzes
1 Video

Iterate with CAD: saving space

I can iterate ideas for the context 'student living' using 3D CAD.

1 Slide deck
1 Worksheet
2 Quizzes
1 Video

Design for manufacture: saving space

I can explain why designers modify designs for manufacture and apply this knowledge when prototyping.

1 Slide deck
1 Worksheet
2 Quizzes
1 Video

Laser cutting

I can explain the function of a laser cutter and use this knowledge to manufacture products.

1 Slide deck
1 Worksheet
2 Quizzes
1 Video

Specialist tools and equipment for manufacture: saving space

I can manufacture safely using hand tools.

1 Slide deck
1 Worksheet
2 Quizzes
1 Video

Specialist techniques and processes for manufacture: saving space

I can manufacture safely using equipment and machinery

1 Slide deck
1 Worksheet
2 Quizzes
1 Video

Quality assurance when manufacturing: saving space

I can manufacture accurately and to a high quality.

1 Slide deck
1 Worksheet
2 Quizzes
1 Video

Surface treatments and finishes: saving space

Coming soon...

Commercial viability: saving space

Coming soon...

Evaluation of market and user testing: saving space

Coming soon...

Digital Media Presentation: saving space

Coming soon...

Can't find what you need?

Create a tailor-made lesson plan and resources on any topic with Aila, our free AI-powered lesson assistant. Entirely adaptable to your class and context.

Create a lesson with AI