Section outline
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Topics
Refer to the AQA GCSE Design and Technology specification
Your mock will cover;
- All of the Core Technical Principles
Core technical principles - GCSE Design and Technology Revision - AQA - BBC Bitesize
- Specialist Technical Principles (Polymers)
- Sources and origins
- Stock forms
- Manufacturing processes (3D printing)
Polymers - Polymers - AQA - GCSE Design and Technology Revision - AQA - BBC Bitesize
Questions
The exam will include a range of different types of questions which reflect the format of GCSE exams. There will be section A (Core Technical Principles) section B (Specialist Technical Principles)
Activities
- Read and make notes on chapters in the Clear revise book
- Complete topic questions using Bitesize
- Draw out polymer manufacturing processes
- Find samples of materials
- Link manufacturing processes to products at home
- Complete sample papers
- Watch ‘How It’s Made’ on YouTube/TV
Resources
- Your folder / Teams
- GCSE textbook - Clear Revise
- YouTube – great for looking up manufacturing processes and finishing
- Moodle – Design and Technology GCSE 9-1