1. Name: VMG: Teacher: Target grade: DateGradeEffortPositives Improvements and Next steps Teacher Feedback Praise – what you have done well Improvement – what you need to do to improve Next steps – what you need to do to make the improvement GCSE Resistant Materials Revision Booklet

2. Topic – Specification Learning Outcomes: Aspire: Develop an understanding of the needs and requirements of a computer gaming accessories storage unit and design to meet some of them. Challenge: Use ‘ACCESS FM’ effectively to develop a design specification and use this to come up with a range of ideas. The starter activity is about tools and equipment. You are advised to spend about 5 minutes on this question. Name each of the following tools. Give details of a specific process where you would use each tool. Name……………………………………… (1 mark) Process…………………………………… ………………………………………… ……………………………………...…. (1 mark) 6 Name……………………………………… (1 mark) Process…………………………………… ………………………………………… ……………………………………...…. (1 mark) Name……………………………………… (1 mark) Process…………………………………… ………………………………………… ……………………………………...…. (1 mark) 1.

3. Context: The storage of computer gaming equipment. How it should look How could it be used Where could it go? Size Who might use it? Price range KEY WORDS: Specification – a list of important points a product must have in order for it to be successful. Evaluation – To summarise the good and bad points of a design idea considering the specification. Design Brief – A paragraph which ‘sets the scene’ and explains what you are going to be designing. Computer gaming equipment Controller What could it be made from? 2.

4. LetterSpecification WordDefinition AAesthetics CCost CCustomer EEnvironment SSize SSafety FFunction MMaterial/Manufacture Analysis of the Design Context Task: Read the design brief below, answer the examination style questions based on the design specification on the next page – 10 Minutes. In this section you will be asked to: produce a design specification produce a range of ideas develop one of your ideas evaluate your chosen idea. Design Situation A survey carried out by a computer gaming magazine, has found that there is a real need for a storage unit that will hold a range of computer games equipment. Gamers have said that they often leave out their games equipment or store it in typical storage boxes, that are not always suitable. Design Brief A storage manufacturer has asked you to design a computer games equipment storage unit. The unit must hold the majority of the equipment shown below. It must be lockable, aesthetically pleasing and easy to transport. Tip: Your design brief may be very different to this one – it is always a good idea to create a mind map to give you some ideas of what the examiner is looking for. 3.

5. 1Question 1 is about the Design Specification. You are advised to spend about 5 minutes on this question. Give three design requirements of a computer games equipment storage unit. Explain each of your answers. An example has been completed for you. Requirement: The storage unit should be designed/manufactured to protect the contents. Explanation: Protection of the contents is a key design requirement, especially if the contents are expensive or easily damaged. 1 (a) Requirement 1................................................................................ Explanation.............................................................................................................................................................................................................. (2 marks) 1 (a) Requirement 2................................................................................ Explanation.............................................................................................................................................................................................................. (2 marks) 1 (a) Requirement 3................................................................................ Explanation.............................................................................................................................................................................................................. (2 marks) 6 Requirement – what the product must have/do. Explanation – Why the product needs to have that function to be successful. 4.

6. Topic – Drawing Techniques Learning Outcomes: Aspire: Demonstrate the ability to effectively present you design ideas in a number of ways. Challenge: Understand the basic principles of presenting design ideas in various ways. The starter activity is about tools and equipment. You are advised to spend about 5 minutes on this question. Name each of the following tools. Give details of a specific process where you would use each tool. Name……………………………………… (1 mark) Process…………………………………… ………………………………………… ……………………………………...…. (1 mark) 6 Name……………………………………… (1 mark) Process…………………………………… ………………………………………… ……………………………………...…. (1 mark) Name……………………………………… (1 mark) Process…………………………………… ………………………………………… ……………………………………...…. (1 mark) 5.

7. KEY WORDS: Development – continuous improvements, alterations and/or modifications made to a design idea. Rendering – Adding colours and shading to a design idea to represent the materials it is made from. Annotation – Notes and points made around a design to explain the practical function of it. Design Techniques You must sketch one of your design ideas in each of the drawing techniques below, use your revision guide to help you with each technique – 45 Minutes. Orthographic View (Front view, side view and plan view with dimensions) 6.

8. Isometric viewRendered view Exploded View Task: Attempt the exam questions on the following page – look at the mark allocation for each section and make sure that you read through them very carefully! – 30 Minutes. 7.

9. 2Question 2 is about creative design. You are advised to spend about 25 minutes on this question. Study the information given in the Design Brief (page 2) and your Design Specification (page 3). Use this information to help you sketch five different design ideas for a computer gaming storage unit. Marks will be awarded for creativity. (5 x 3 marks) 3Question 3 is about developing the design. You are advised to spend about 25 minutes on this question. Choose your best idea from Question 2. Use notes and sketches to show how you would develop the design features of your chosen computer gaming storage unit. Your developed design should include details of materials and finishes, method of construction and design features. You should include three important dimensions. Marks will be awarded for: details of materials and finishes (3 marks) method of construction (3 marks) design features and sizes. (3 marks) 9 15 4Question 4 is about evaluation. You are advised to spend about 3 minutes on this question. Evaluate your developed design (Question 3). ………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………...…………………… (3 marks) 3 8.

10. Topic – Hand and Power Tools Learning Outcomes: Aspire: Decide on choosing the right tools for specific processes and be able to justify your choice. Challenge: Develop a knowledge of a variety of hand, power and machine tools. 10 The starter activity is about health and safety. You are advised to spend about 10 minutes on this question. (a) Complete the sentences below by adding the key words from the following list Dust mask ear defenders gauntlets apron goggles safety boots When using a pillar drill to drill wood you should ensure that you are wearing ……………………………………to protect your feet. ……………………………………to protect your eyes. ……………………………………to protect your breathing. ……………………………………to protect your hearing. (4 marks) (b)Complete the table below by giving the meaning of each sign. State an example of a situation where you would see these signs. (6 x 1 mark) SignMeaningExample ……………………… ……………………… ……………………… 9.

11. Picture No. Name of toolMaterialProcess Types of saw – Using the pictures below, put a number next to all of the saws (1-4) – complete the table below using information about each type of saw (20 Minutes) Tools for shaping materials – Using the pictures below, put a number next to all of the tools used for shaping materials (5-8) – complete the table below using information about each type of tool (20 Minutes) Picture No. Name of toolMaterialProcess 10.

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13. Sketch and NameMaterialsProcess Types of power tool – On each desk is a different power tool – sketch a diagram of each in the first box with its name and complete the table below with specific and detailed information. (5 Minutes each) PALM SANDER JIGSAW ROUTER DRILL Machine presentation – Your task is to use PowerPoint to produce a presentation about workshop machines you must have the following information on each (60 Minutes) Name of machine Picture of machine Materials you can use with it Specific processes where the machine might be used Health and safety precautions required with the machine. The machines you should research are in red below – you MUST use your own words to describe each. 1) BELT SANDER 2) PILLAR DRILL 3) FRET SAW 4) WOOD LATHE 5) BUFFING MACHINE 6) MORTICER 7) POWER HACKSAW 8) MILLING MACHINE 12.

14. The plenary activity is about tools and equipment. You are advised to spend about 5 minutes on this question. Name each of the following tools. Give details of a specific process where you would use each tool. Name……………………………………… (1 mark) Process…………………………………… ………………………………………… ……………………………………...…. (1 mark) 6 Name……………………………………… (1 mark) Process…………………………………… ………………………………………… ……………………………………...…. (1 mark) Name……………………………………… (1 mark) Process…………………………………… ………………………………………… ……………………………………...…. (1 mark) 13.

15. Topic – Production Planning Aspire: To plan in detail the production of a product using your knowledge of materials and processes. Challenge: Plan the production of a product using your knowledge of processes. 10 The starter activity is about health and safety. You are advised to spend about 10 minutes on this question. (a) Complete the sentences below by adding the key words from the following list Dust mask ear defenders gauntlets apron goggles safety mask When using a brazing hearth to join metals you should ensure that you are wearing ……………………………………to protect your hands. ……………………………………to protect your clothing. ……………………………………to protect your face. ……………………………………to protect your hearing. (4 marks) (b)Complete the table below by giving the meaning of each sign. State an example of a situation where you would see these signs. (6 x 1 mark) SignMeaningPrecaution ……………………… ……………………… ……………………… 14.

16. Use clear notes and sketches to show how you would make a batch of ten… in a school workshop. At each stage, name all the tools, equipment or software you would use. Stage 1: Marking out or CAD (Computer aided design) 4 Marks 15.

17. Stage 3: Show how the base could be joined to the stem Stage 4: Show how the wires could be secured to the back of the switch 4 Marks 16 Stage 2: Cutting and shaping or CAM (Computer aided manufacture) 4 Marks 16.

18. Picture Name of safety equipment Why needed Process when it would be used PPE (Personal Protection Equipment) – Use your text books and prior knowledge to fully complete the table below. 30 Minutes. Topic – Health and Safety Aspire: Describe why the precautions are necessary and specific processes when the would be required. Challenge: Explain safety precautions for a variety of tools/equipment. 17.

19. HazardPrecaution/Safeguard Small pieces of material could ‘fly’ off towards the user. Position the guard and wear goggles. The chuck key could be left in the chuck. HazardPrecaution/Safeguard HazardPrecaution/Safeguard Pillar DrillFret Saw Belt Sander Vacuum Former & Strip Heater Health and safety investigation – Work in pairs to investigate each of the workshop machines below. For each you must fill in the table with potential hazards and precautions which could stop the hazards occurring. 30 Minutes. HazardPrecaution/Safeguard 18.

20. Topic – Woods and Plastics Learning Outcomes: Aspire: Name suitable woods and plastics for specific products and justify your choices. Challenge: Understand the properties and uses of woods and plastics The starter activity is about materials. You are advised to spend about 15 minutes on this question. Study the products shown below. Name one suitable, specific material which has been used to make each product. Give one reason for each choice. Give the original source of the material. Material…………………………………… (2 marks) Reason…………………………………… ………………………………………… ……………………………………...…. (1 mark) Original source of the material …………………………………………….. (1 mark) 8 Material…………………………………… (2 marks) Reason…………………………………… ………………………………………… ……………………………………...…. (1 mark) Original source of the material …………………………………………….. (1 mark) Kitchen Stool Toy Digger 19.

21. Wood and Boards Manufactured Boards Hardwoods Softwoods Wood Finishes Examples Description Examples Description ExamplesDescription Task – use your text books to complete the mind map below – try to include as much information as possible for each point (20 Minutes) This activity is about types of wood. Answer this question after watching the DVD: Sarah wants to construct a cheap kitchen with quality looking units, what could she do to achieve this? ……………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………… (4 marks) 4 20.

22. This activity is about plastics. Use your text book to help you answer the following questions (10 Minutes) Where does plastic come from and explain how it is made …………………………………………………………………………………...…………….. ………………………………………………………………………………………….……… Explain what a thermoplastic is …………………………………………………………………………………..…………...... Give 4 examples of thermoplastics …………………………………………………………………………………..…………...... Explain what a thermosetting plastic is …………………………………………………………………………………..…………...... Give 4 examples of thermosetting plastics …………………………………………………………………………………..…………...... Danny wants to stick together 2 pieces of acrylic, what glue could he use? …………………………………………………………………………………..…………...... He now wants to finish the pieces of acrylic to a high standard, what could he do? …………………………………………………………………………………..…………….. …………………………………………………………………………….............................. Material…………………………………… (2 marks) Reason…………………………………… ………………………………………… ……………………………………...…. (1 mark) Tennis Racket Nest of tables Material…………………………………… (2 marks) Reason…………………………………… ………………………………………… ……………………………………...…. (1 mark) Food storage containers Material…………………………………… (2 marks) Reason…………………………………… ………………………………………… ……………………………………...…. (1 mark) 21.

23. DiagramDescription of Process Example Products Press Moulding Vacuum Forming Blow Moulding Die Casting Injection Moulding Extrusion 22.

24. Starter - Join up each of the 6 R’s to their definitions and pictures. In the blank boxes write your own example of each of the 6 R’s (don’t just write about the one in the picture). 10 Minutes Ask whether we can sustain our current way of life and the way we design and make Take an existing product that’s become waste, and use the material or parts for another purpose, without reprocessing it Take an existing product that has become waste and reprocess the material to use in a new product When a product breaks down or doesn’t function properly, try to fix it Minimise the amount of material and energy you use Don’t use a material or buy a product if you think you don’t need it or its unsuitable Reduce Reuse Recycle Refuse Repair Rethink Topic – The Environment Learning Outcomes: Aspire: Understand why designers, manufactures and consumers have responsibilities for sustainability. Challenge: Demonstrate an understanding of each of the 6 R’s. 23.

25. This question is about sustainability. You are advised to spend about 10 minutes on this question. Quality of Written Communication will be assessed in your answer. Explain what is meant by the term ‘sustainability’. Give examples of products where sustainability has been considered during their design, manufacture or use. ………………………………………………………………………………… (10 marks) 10 24.

26. Above there are four different designs of Razors, choose what you think is the most sustainable and give a reason to explain why? ………………………………………………………………………………… (2 marks) 2 The photograph shows a rechargeable razor. What are the advantages of having a rechargeable product of this type? ………………………………………………………………………………… (2 marks) 4 The photograph shows a rechargeable razor. What are the disadvantages of having a rechargeable product of this type? ………………………………………………………………………………… (2 marks) 25.

27. This question is about sustainability and maintenance. You are advised to spend about 15 minutes on this question. Study the mountain bike shown below. Identify three components found on the mountain bike that require maintenance. For each component, describe the maintenance operation that should be carried out. Explain why a designer should consider the importance of maintenance when designing products. ………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………… (8 marks) 17 ComponentMaintenance Operation ………………………………… (1 mark) ………………………………… ………………………………… ……………………..………… ………………………………… (1 mark) ………………………………… ………………………………… ……………………..………… ………………………………… (1 mark) ………………………………… ………………………………… ……………………..………… (2 marks) 26.

28. Starter – Use you text book to find a good definition of the term ‘ergonomics’ – write it in the space below: Ergonomics is… Topic – Ergonomics Learning Outcomes: Aspire: Understand why designers have to consider ergonomics when developing a product. Challenge: Understand what is meant by the term ‘ergonomics’ and be able to analyse and design products considering ergonomics. Study the images above, identify and describe 5 ergonomic features of the Xbox controller: ………………………………………………………………………………… (5 marks) 5 Look at the picture of the BBQ fork, in the box provided redesign the handle listing the ergonomic features – you must include at least 5 new designs. (10 marks) 27.

29. 10 Use this space to develop your designs 28.

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