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KS4 D&T software

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Focused practical tasks (FPTs)

Design and make assignments (DMAs)

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Design and Technology exercises in our D&T modules

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Exercises in the Mechanisms Module
Understanding mechanisms exercises
1
Types of motion exercise PDF version
2
Gear calculations PDF version
3
Mechanisms systems exercises PDF version
4
Moments exercises PDF version
5
Identifying types of levers in products PDF version
Product analysis exercises
6
Bicycle brake lever PDF version
7
Paper punch PDF version
Problem solving exercises
8
Door handle mechanism PDF version
9
Food mixer mechanism PDF version
10
Electric toothbrush mechanism PDF version
11
Pedal bin mechanism PDF version
12
Fret saw parallel arm mechanism PDF version
13
Fret saw parallel link arm mechanism PDF version
14
Fret saw C-arm mechanism PDF version
15
Scissor Lift PDF version
16
Swinging display PDF version
17
Waving display PDF version
18
Swimming display PDF version
Exercises in the Plastics Module
1
Line bending DMA - Toothbrush rack PDF version
2
Line bending DMA - Picture holder PDF version
3
Line bending DMA - Egg holder PDF version
4
Line bending DMA - CD rack PDF version
5
Line bending DMA - Display stand PDF version
6
Line bending DMA - Leaflet stand PDF version
7
Line bending DMA - Desk tidy PDF version
8
Line bending DMA - Sticky tape holder PDF version
9
Line bending DMA - Sun glasses PDF version
10
Vac forming DMA - Remote controlled car PDF version
11
Vacuum forming DMA - Snack tray PDF version
12
Vac. forming DMA - Bedroom door buzzer PDF version
13
DMA - New design for a tong or clip PDF version
14
Compression Moulding - focused practical task PDF version
15
Plastic memory pendant - focused practical task PDF version
16
Dip coating - focused practical task PDF version
17
Hot wire cutting DMA - Polystyrene sign PDF version
18
Funny face festive decoration PDF version
19
Making plastic bottles - questions PDF version
20
Children's plastic tableware - questions PDF version
21
Plastics crossword PDF version
Exercises in the Tools Module
1
Interactive test: Measuring & marking out
 
2
Interactive test: Hand tools  
3
Interactive test: Machine tools  
4
Drills and bits - digital worksheet  
5
Files - digital worksheet  
6
Hammers and chisels - digital worksheet  
7
Machines - digital worksheet  
8
Planes and spokeshaves - digital worksheet  
9
Sanders and grinders - digital worksheet  
10
Saws - digital worksheet  
11
Screw cutting - digital worksheet  
12
Turning - digital worksheet  
13
Wood machines - digital worksheet  
14
Machine tools exercises - digital worksheet  
15
Marking out and cutting a tenon joint - digital worksheet PDF version
16
Vernier caliper reading exercises - digital worksheet PDF version
17
Product analysis - digital worksheet PDF version
Exercises in the Safety Module
1
Safety procedure for centre lathes PDF version
2
Safety procedure for fret saws PDF version
3
Safety procedure for sanders PDF version
4
Safety procedure for wood turning PDF version
5
Drilling machine hazards PDF version
6
Safety signs flash cards PDF version
7
Hazard warning signs PDF version
8
Material safety PDF version
9
Risk assessment exercises PDF version
10
Identify the hazards PDF version
Exercises in the Wood Joints Module
1
Start of module test PDF version
2
Wood joints animations  
3
Wood Joints Test: multiple choice  
4
Wood Joints Test: input fields  
5
Wood Joints End of module test PDF version
6
Knock Down Fittings (KD Fittings)  
7
Joining timber and manufactured boards using screws  
8
Adhesives  
9
Making a cross halving joint: focused practical task  
10
Making a mortice and tenon joint: focused practical task  
Exercises in the Graphics and Design Development package
1
Recording ideas and designs using notes and sketches
 
2
Designing from natural form  
3
Hazy impressions of an idea  
4
Design development animation  
5
Isometric drawing animation and exercises  
6
Oblique drawing animation  
7
1 point perspective drawing animation and exercises  
8
2 point perspective drawing animation and exercises  
9
Orthographic projection  
10
Parts drawing and cutting list animation  
11
Rendering exercises PDF version
Design development exercises in the Signs DMA package
1
Creating a sign by adding material
PDF version
2
Creating a sign by removing material PDF version
3
Creating a sign by removing material (2) PDF version
4
Creating a sign by adding and removing
PDF version
5
Creating a sign by bending material PDF version
6
Creating a sign by reforming material PDF version
7
Creating a sign by reforming material (2) PDF version
8
Creating a sign by rearranging material PDF version
9
Sign and sign holder PDF version
10
Rotating sign No. 1 PDF version
11
Rotating sign No. 2 PDF version
12
Rotating sign No. 3 PDF version
13
Rotating sign No. 4 PDF version
14
Rotating sign No. 5 PDF version
15
Rotating sign No. 6 PDF version
16
Rotating sign No. 7 PDF version
17
Rotating sign No. 8 PDF version
18
Rotating sign No. 9 PDF version
19
Rotating sign No. 10 PDF version
Exercises in the Structures package
1
Interactive exercise - 20 questions  
2
Building a bridge exercise 1 PDF version
3
Building a bridge exercise 2 PDF version

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