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Edexcel GCSE 1DT0 Design and Technology specification: every spec point and its video lesson

9lessons out now across 2 of 46 topics
6of 290 spec points have a lesson out now
250have a lesson planned

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SpecStatementLessonYT search phrase
1.1Edexcel 1DT0Impact of new and emerging technologies (key idea)From the context to a design problemScholaFly DT47-01
Finding out what your user needsScholaFly DT47-02
Learning from existing products and other designersScholaFly DT47-03
Choosing research methods and drawing conclusionsScholaFly DT47-04
1.1.1Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '1.1.1a', 'text': 'unemployment'}; {'ref': '1.1.1b', 'text': 'workforce skill set'}; {'ref': '1.1.1c', 'text': 'demographic movement'}; {'ref': '1.1.1d', 'text': 'science and technology parks.'}New technology in industry: automation, robots and the workplaceScholaFly DT05-03
1.1.2Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '1.1.2a', 'text': 'privately-owned business'}; {'ref': '1.1.2b', 'text': 'crowd funding'}; {'ref': '1.1.2c', 'text': 'government funding for new business start-ups'}; {'ref': '1.1.2d', 'text': 'not-for-profit organisations.'}Enterprise: crowd funding, co-operatives and starting a businessScholaFly DT05-02
1.1.3Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '1.1.3a', 'text': 'transportation costs'}; {'ref': '1.1.3b', 'text': 'pollution'}; {'ref': '1.1.3c', 'text': 'demand on natural resources'}; {'ref': '1.1.3d', 'text': 'waste generated.'}Sustainability: finite resources, waste and the impact of new productsScholaFly DT07-01
1.1.4Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '1.1.4a', 'text': 'workforce'}; {'ref': '1.1.4b', 'text': 'consumers'}; {'ref': '1.1.4c', 'text': 'children'}; {'ref': '1.1.4d', 'text': 'people with disabilities'}; {'ref': '1.1.4e', 'text': 'wage levels'}; {'ref': '1.1.4f', 'text': 'highly-skilled workforce'}; {'ref': '1.1.4g', 'text': 'apprenticeships.'}New technology and people: changing job rolesScholaFly DT05-04
1.1.5Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '1.1.5a', 'text': 'population movement within the EU'}; {'ref': '1.1.5b', 'text': 'social segregation/clustering within ethnic minorities.'}New ways of working: remote working, video meetings and shiftsScholaFly DT05-05
1.1.6Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '1.1.6a', 'text': 'changes in working hours and shift patterns'}; {'ref': '1.1.6b', 'text': 'Internet of Things (IoT)'}; {'ref': '1.1.6c', 'text': 'remote working'}; {'ref': '1.1.6d', 'text': 'use of video conference meetings.'}New ways of working: remote working, video meetings and shiftsScholaFly DT05-05
1.1.7Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '1.1.7a', 'text': 'pollution'}; {'ref': '1.1.7b', 'text': 'waste disposal'}; {'ref': '1.1.7c', 'text': 'materials separation'}; {'ref': '1.1.7d', 'text': 'transportation of goods around the world'}; {'ref': '1.1.7e', 'text': 'packaging of goods.'}Sustainability: finite resources, waste and the impact of new productsScholaFly DT07-01
Recycling, reuse and disposal of materialsScholaFly DT07-03
1.1.8Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '1.1.8a', 'text': 'standardised design and components'}; {'ref': '1.1.8b', 'text': 'just-in-time (JIT)'}; {'ref': '1.1.8c', 'text': 'lean manufacturing'}; {'ref': '1.1.8d', 'text': 'batch'}; {'ref': '1.1.8e', 'text': 'continuous'}; {'ref': '1.1.8f', 'text': 'one off'}; {'ref': '1.1.8g', 'text': 'mass.'}Scales of production: one-off, batch, mass and continuousScholaFly DT22-01
Production systems: automation, flexible manufacturing, just-in-time and leanScholaFly DT22-03
1.2Edexcel 1DT0Critical evaluation of new technologies informs design decisions (key idea)Writing a design briefScholaFly DT47-05
Writing a specification that can be testedScholaFly DT47-06
1.2.1Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '1.2.1a', 'text': 'budget constraints'}; {'ref': '1.2.1b', 'text': 'timescale'}; {'ref': '1.2.1c', 'text': 'who the product is for'}; {'ref': '1.2.1d', 'text': 'the materials used'}; {'ref': '1.2.1e', 'text': 'manufacturing capabilities.'}Critically evaluating new technology: scenarios, perspectives and innovationScholaFly DT05-06
1.2.2Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '1.2.2a', 'text': 'natural disasters'}; {'ref': '1.2.2b', 'text': 'medical advances'}; {'ref': '1.2.2c', 'text': 'travel'}; {'ref': '1.2.2d', 'text': 'global warming'}; {'ref': '1.2.2e', 'text': 'communication.'}Critically evaluating new technology: scenarios, perspectives and innovationScholaFly DT05-06
1.2.3Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '1.2.3a', 'text': 'where it was made'}; {'ref': '1.2.3b', 'text': 'who was it made by'}; {'ref': '1.2.3c', 'text': 'who will it benefit'}; {'ref': '1.2.3d', 'text': 'fair trade products.'}Ethics in design: who makes a product, where, and who benefitsScholaFly DT08-01
Fair tradeScholaFly DT08-02
1.2.4Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '1.2.4a', 'text': 'use of materials'}; {'ref': '1.2.4b', 'text': 'carbon footprint'}; {'ref': '1.2.4c', 'text': 'energy usage and consumption during manufacture and transportation'}; {'ref': '1.2.4d', 'text': 'life cycle analysis (LCA).'}Ecological footprint and carbon footprintScholaFly DT07-05
Life cycle assessment (LCA)ScholaFly DT07-06
Judging a new technology's environmental impactScholaFly DT07-07
1.3Edexcel 1DT0How energy is generated and stored to make products and power systems (key idea)Not in our plan yet
1.3.1Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '1.3.1a', 'text': 'fossil fuels – oil, gas, coal'}; {'ref': '1.3.1b', 'text': 'biofuels – biodiesel and biomass'}; {'ref': '1.3.1c', 'text': 'tidal'}; {'ref': '1.3.1d', 'text': 'wind'}; {'ref': '1.3.1e', 'text': 'solar'}; {'ref': '1.3.1f', 'text': 'hydroelectric.'}Fossil fuels and nuclear power: how they make electricity, for and againstScholaFly DT06-02
Renewable energy: wind, solar, tidal, hydroelectric and biomassScholaFly DT06-03
1.3.2Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '1.3.2a', 'text': 'batteries and cells'}; {'ref': '1.3.2b', 'text': 'solar cells'}; {'ref': '1.3.2c', 'text': 'mains electricity'}; {'ref': '1.3.2d', 'text': 'wind power.'}Powering products: batteries, mains, solar and choosing a power sourceScholaFly DT06-04
1.3.3Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '1.3.3a', 'text': 'portability of the power source'}; {'ref': '1.3.3b', 'text': 'environmental impact'}; {'ref': '1.3.3c', 'text': 'power output'}; {'ref': '1.3.3d', 'text': 'circuit/system connections'}; {'ref': '1.3.3e', 'text': 'cost.'}Powering products: batteries, mains, solar and choosing a power sourceScholaFly DT06-04
1.4Edexcel 1DT0Modern, smart and composite materials and technical textiles (key idea)Not in our plan yet
1.4.1Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '1.4.1a', 'text': 'shape-memory alloys (SMAs)'}; {'ref': '1.4.1b', 'text': 'nanomaterials'}; {'ref': '1.4.1c', 'text': 'reactive glass'}; {'ref': '1.4.1d', 'text': 'piezoelectric materials'}; {'ref': '1.4.1e', 'text': 'temperature-responsive polymers'}; {'ref': '1.4.1f', 'text': 'conductive inks.'}Modern materials: graphene, metal foams, titanium, nanomaterials and biopolymersScholaFly DT33-01
Smart materials: what they are, and the ones that change colourScholaFly DT33-02
Smart materials that move or sense force: shape memory alloys, polymorph and QTCScholaFly DT33-03
1.4.2Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '1.4.2a', 'text': 'concrete'}; {'ref': '1.4.2b', 'text': 'plywood'}; {'ref': '1.4.2c', 'text': 'fibre/carbon/glass'}; {'ref': '1.4.2d', 'text': 'reinforced polymers'}; {'ref': '1.4.2e', 'text': 'robotic materials.'}Manufactured boards: plywood, MDF, chipboard and hardboardScholaFly DT25-02
Composite materials: GRP, carbon fibre, reinforced concrete and packagingScholaFly DT33-04
Reinforcing and stiffening polymers: section shape, GRP and triangulationScholaFly DT34-07
1.4.3Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '1.4.3a', 'text': 'agro-textiles'}; {'ref': '1.4.3b', 'text': 'construction textiles'}; {'ref': '1.4.3c', 'text': 'geo-textiles'}; {'ref': '1.4.3d', 'text': 'domestic textiles'}; {'ref': '1.4.3e', 'text': 'environmentally friendly textiles'}; {'ref': '1.4.3f', 'text': 'protective textiles'}; {'ref': '1.4.3g', 'text': 'sports textiles.'}Technical textiles: Kevlar, fire resistant and breathable waterproof fabricsScholaFly DT33-05
1.5Edexcel 1DT0Mechanical devices change movement and forces (key idea)Not in our plan yet
1.5.1Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '1.5.1a', 'text': 'linear'}; {'ref': '1.5.1b', 'text': 'reciprocation'}; {'ref': '1.5.1c', 'text': 'rotary'}; {'ref': '1.5.1d', 'text': 'oscillation.'}Types of motion and what a mechanism doesScholaFly DT12-01
1.5.2Edexcel 1DT0Lever classes 1, 2 and 3Levers: first, second and third class (order)ScholaFly DT12-02
Mechanical advantage, velocity ratio and efficiencyScholaFly DT12-04
Simple machines: wheel and axle, screw jack and pulley blocksScholaFly DT41-02
1.5.3Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '1.5.3a', 'text': 'bell crank'}; {'ref': '1.5.3b', 'text': 'reverse motion linkages.'}Linkages: bell cranks and push-pull linkagesScholaFly DT12-03
1.5.4Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '1.5.4a', 'text': 'pear shaped'}; {'ref': '1.5.4b', 'text': 'eccentric (circular)'}; {'ref': '1.5.4c', 'text': 'drop (snail).'}Cams and followersScholaFly DT13-04
1.5.5Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '1.5.5a', 'text': 'roller'}; {'ref': '1.5.5b', 'text': 'knife'}; {'ref': '1.5.5c', 'text': 'flat followers.'}Cams and followersScholaFly DT13-04
1.5.6Edexcel 1DT0Pulleys and V-beltsPulleys and belts: speed ratio, direction and comparing with gearsScholaFly DT13-02
1.5.7Edexcel 1DT0Cranks and slidersCranks, crankshafts and the crank and sliderScholaFly DT13-05
1.5.8Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '1.5.8a', 'text': 'simple and compound gear train'}; {'ref': '1.5.8b', 'text': 'idler gear'}Gear trains and gear ratioScholaFly DT13-01
Bevel gears, worm drives and rack and pinionScholaFly DT13-03
1.6Edexcel 1DT0Electronic systems: sensors, control devices and outputs (key idea)Not in our plan yet
1.6.1Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '1.6.1a', 'text': 'the role of sensors in electronic systems'}; {'ref': '1.6.1b', 'text': 'light-dependent resistors (LDRs)'}; {'ref': '1.6.1c', 'text': 'thermistor.'}Sensors: LDRs, thermistors, pressure sensors and PIR motion sensorsScholaFly DT11-02
1.6.2Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '1.6.2a', 'text': 'the role of switches in electronic systems'}; {'ref': '1.6.2b', 'text': 'transistors'}; {'ref': '1.6.2c', 'text': 'resistors.'}Switches as inputs: choosing the right switchScholaFly DT11-03
Resistors: colour code, tolerance and variable resistorsScholaFly DT38-02
Transistors: switching and amplifyingScholaFly DT39-02
1.6.3Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '1.6.3a', 'text': 'the role of outputs in electronic systems'}; {'ref': '1.6.3b', 'text': 'buzzers'}; {'ref': '1.6.3c', 'text': 'light-emitting diodes (LEDs).'}Output components: lamps, LEDs, buzzers, speakers, sirens and bellsScholaFly DT11-04
1.7Edexcel 1DT0Programmable components add functionality to products (key idea)Microcontrollers and other process componentsScholaFly DT11-06
1.7.1Edexcel 1DT0Using flowchartsFlowcharts and sequence drawingsScholaFly DT09-03
Programming a microcontroller: counters, timers and decisionsScholaFly DT11-07
1.7.2Edexcel 1DT0Switching outputs on and off from inputs and decisionsProgramming a microcontroller: counters, timers and decisionsScholaFly DT11-07
1.7.3Edexcel 1DT0Processing and responding to analogue inputsProgramming a microcontroller: counters, timers and decisionsScholaFly DT11-07
1.7.4Edexcel 1DT0Simple routines: delays, loops and countsProgramming a microcontroller: counters, timers and decisionsScholaFly DT11-07
1.8Edexcel 1DT0Ferrous and non-ferrous metals: types, properties and structure (key idea)Classifying metals: ferrous, non-ferrous and alloysScholaFly DT27-01
Properties of metals: conductivity, malleability, ductility and toughnessScholaFly DT27-06
1.8.1Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '1.8.1a', 'text': 'mild steel'}; {'ref': '1.8.1b', 'text': 'stainless steel'}; {'ref': '1.8.1c', 'text': 'cast iron.'}Ferrous metals: mild steel, cast iron, stainless steel and moreScholaFly DT27-02
1.8.2Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '1.8.2a', 'text': 'aluminium'}; {'ref': '1.8.2b', 'text': 'copper'}; {'ref': '1.8.2c', 'text': 'brass.'}Non-ferrous metals: aluminium, copper, tin and moreScholaFly DT27-03
1.8.3Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '1.8.3a', 'text': 'ductility'}; {'ref': '1.8.3b', 'text': 'malleability'}; {'ref': '1.8.3c', 'text': 'hardness.'}Properties of metals: conductivity, malleability, ductility and toughnessScholaFly DT27-06
1.9Edexcel 1DT0Papers and boards: types, properties and structure (key idea)Types of paper: layout, tracing, cartridge and moreScholaFly DT23-01
Types of card and board: corrugated, duplex, folding boxboard and moreScholaFly DT23-02
Properties of paper and board: weight, strength, absorbency and printabilityScholaFly DT23-05
1.9.1Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '1.9.1a', 'text': 'copier paper'}; {'ref': '1.9.1b', 'text': 'cartridge paper'}; {'ref': '1.9.1c', 'text': 'tracing paper.'}Types of paper: layout, tracing, cartridge and moreScholaFly DT23-01
Types of card and board: corrugated, duplex, folding boxboard and moreScholaFly DT23-02
1.9.2Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '1.9.2a', 'text': 'folding boxboard'}; {'ref': '1.9.2b', 'text': 'corrugated board'}; {'ref': '1.9.2c', 'text': 'solid white board.'}Types of paper: layout, tracing, cartridge and moreScholaFly DT23-01
Types of card and board: corrugated, duplex, folding boxboard and moreScholaFly DT23-02
1.9.3Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '1.9.3a', 'text': 'flexibility'}; {'ref': '1.9.3b', 'text': 'printability'}; {'ref': '1.9.3c', 'text': 'biodegradability.'}Properties of paper and board: weight, strength, absorbency and printabilityScholaFly DT23-05
1.10Edexcel 1DT0Thermoforming and thermosetting polymers: types, properties and structure (key idea)Thermoforming and thermosetting polymersScholaFly DT34-01
1.10.1Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '1.10.1a', 'text': 'acrylic'}; {'ref': '1.10.1b', 'text': 'high impact polystyrene (HIPS)'}; {'ref': '1.10.1c', 'text': 'biodegradable polymers – Biopol®.'}Thermoforming polymers: acrylic, HIPS, polythene, polypropylene, PVC and PETScholaFly DT34-02
More thermoforming polymers: nylon and polycarbonateScholaFly DT34-03
Biopolymers: Biopol, PLA and biodegradable plasticsScholaFly DT35-03
1.10.2Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '1.10.2a', 'text': 'polyester resin'}; {'ref': '1.10.2b', 'text': 'urea formaldehyde.'}Thermosetting polymers: epoxy and polyester resins and the formaldehydesScholaFly DT34-04
1.10.3Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '1.10.3a', 'text': 'insulator of heat'}; {'ref': '1.10.3b', 'text': 'insulator of electricity'}; {'ref': '1.10.3c', 'text': 'toughness.'}Properties of polymersScholaFly DT34-05
1.11Edexcel 1DT0Fibres and fabrics: types, properties and structure (key idea)Textiles: the main types of fibre and fabricScholaFly DT29-01
Blended and mixed fibresScholaFly DT29-04
1.11.1Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '1.11.1a', 'text': 'animal – wool'}; {'ref': '1.11.1b', 'text': 'vegetable – cotton.'}Natural fibres: cotton, wool and silkScholaFly DT29-02
1.11.2Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '1.11.2a', 'text': 'polyester'}; {'ref': '1.11.2b', 'text': 'acrylic.'}Synthetic fibres: polyester, nylon, elastane and polypropyleneScholaFly DT29-03
1.11.3Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '1.11.3a', 'text': 'plain – calico'}; {'ref': '1.11.3b', 'text': 'twill – denim.'}Woven, knitted and non-woven fabricsScholaFly DT29-05
1.11.4Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '1.11.4a', 'text': 'felted wool fabric'}; {'ref': '1.11.4b', 'text': 'bonded fibres/webs.'}Woven, knitted and non-woven fabricsScholaFly DT29-05
1.11.5Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '1.11.5a', 'text': 'weft-knitted fabrics'}; {'ref': '1.11.5b', 'text': 'warp-knitted fabrics.'}Woven, knitted and non-woven fabricsScholaFly DT29-05
1.11.6Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '1.11.6a', 'text': 'elasticity'}; {'ref': '1.11.6b', 'text': 'resilience'}; {'ref': '1.11.6c', 'text': 'durability.'}Properties of fibres and fabricsScholaFly DT29-06
1.12Edexcel 1DT0Natural and manufactured timbers: types, properties and structure (key idea)Hardwoods and softwoods: oak, beech, pine and the other common timbersScholaFly DT25-01
Manufactured boards: plywood, MDF, chipboard and hardboardScholaFly DT25-02
Properties of timber and how to identify a timberScholaFly DT25-03
1.12.1Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '1.12.1a', 'text': 'oak'}; {'ref': '1.12.1b', 'text': 'mahogany'}; {'ref': '1.12.1c', 'text': 'beech'}; {'ref': '1.12.1d', 'text': 'balsa.'}Hardwoods and softwoods: oak, beech, pine and the other common timbersScholaFly DT25-01
1.12.2Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '1.12.2a', 'text': 'pine'}; {'ref': '1.12.2b', 'text': 'cedar.'}Hardwoods and softwoods: oak, beech, pine and the other common timbersScholaFly DT25-01
1.12.3Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '1.12.3a', 'text': 'plywood'}; {'ref': '1.12.3b', 'text': 'medium density fibreboard (MDF).'}Manufactured boards: plywood, MDF, chipboard and hardboardScholaFly DT25-02
Composite materials: GRP, carbon fibre, reinforced concrete and packagingScholaFly DT33-04
1.12.4Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '1.12.4a', 'text': 'hardness'}; {'ref': '1.12.4b', 'text': 'toughness'}; {'ref': '1.12.4c', 'text': 'durability.'}Properties of timber and how to identify a timberScholaFly DT25-03
1.13Edexcel 1DT0Design practice takes place within contexts that inform outcomes (key idea)Not in our plan yet
1.13.1Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '1.13.1a', 'text': 'the properties of materials and or components'}; {'ref': '1.13.1b', 'text': 'the advantages and disadvantages of materials and components and manufacturing processes'}; {'ref': '1.13.1c', 'text': 'justification of the choice of materials and components and manufacturing processes.'}Physical properties: metals, non-metals and the main material groupsScholaFly DT03-01
Working properties of materials: strength, hardness, toughness and moreScholaFly DT03-02
Choosing materials: function, aesthetics and the environmentScholaFly DT04-01
Choosing materials: cost and availabilityScholaFly DT04-02
Choosing materials: social, cultural and ethical factors, justifying a choiceScholaFly DT04-03
Wastage, addition, deforming and reforming: choosing a making processScholaFly DT20-01
1.14Edexcel 1DT0Environmental, social and economic challenges in designing and making (key idea)Not in our plan yet
1.14.1Edexcel 1DT0Respecting different social, ethnic and economic groupsInclusive design: designing for every userScholaFly DT16-02
1.14.2Edexcel 1DT0Environmental, social and economic issues: fair trade, carbon offsetting, disassembly and disposalRecycling, reuse and disposal of materialsScholaFly DT07-03
Product lifetime: planned obsolescence and designing for repairScholaFly DT07-04
Ecological footprint and carbon footprintScholaFly DT07-05
Fair tradeScholaFly DT08-02
Environmental, social and economic challenges in design and makingScholaFly DT08-04
1.14.3Edexcel 1DT0Green designGreen design: choosing materials for sustainabilityScholaFly DT07-08
1.14.4Edexcel 1DT0Recycling and reusing materials or productsRecycling, reuse and disposal of materialsScholaFly DT07-03
1.14.5Edexcel 1DT0Human capabilityDesign constraints and choosing a design proposalScholaFly DT18-05
1.14.6Edexcel 1DT0Cost of materialsChoosing materials: cost and availabilityScholaFly DT04-02
Design constraints and choosing a design proposalScholaFly DT18-05
1.14.7Edexcel 1DT0Manufacturing capabilityDesign constraints and choosing a design proposalScholaFly DT18-05
1.14.8Edexcel 1DT0Environmental impact and life cycle analysisLife cycle assessment (LCA)ScholaFly DT07-06
1.15Edexcel 1DT0Investigating the work of past and present professionals and companies (key idea)Not in our plan yet
1.15.1Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '1.15.1a', 'text': 'form'}; {'ref': '1.15.1b', 'text': 'function'}; {'ref': '1.15.1c', 'text': 'client and user requirements'}; {'ref': '1.15.1d', 'text': 'performance requirements'}; {'ref': '1.15.1e', 'text': 'materials and components/systems'}; {'ref': '1.15.1f', 'text': 'scale of production and cost'}; {'ref': '1.15.1g', 'text': 'sustainability'}; {'ref': '1.15.1h', 'text': 'aesthetics'}; {'ref': '1.15.1i', 'text': 'marketability'}; {'ref': '1.15.1j', 'text': 'consideration of innovation.'}Product analysis: critiquing existing productsScholaFly DT15-04
1.15.2Edexcel 1DT0The work of past and present designers and companiesLearning from other designers and companies without copyingScholaFly DT17-01
Apple and James DysonScholaFly DT17-02
Philippe Starck: products, approach and influenceScholaFly DT17-03
More designers and companies: from William Morris to Zaha HadidScholaFly DT17-04
1.16Edexcel 1DT0Design strategies to generate ideas and avoid design fixation (key idea)Design strategies and avoiding design fixationScholaFly DT18-02
1.16.1Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '1.16.1a', 'text': 'collaboration'}; {'ref': '1.16.1b', 'text': 'user-centred design'}; {'ref': '1.16.1c', 'text': 'systems thinking.'}Design strategies and avoiding design fixationScholaFly DT18-02
1.17Edexcel 1DT0Developing, communicating, recording and justifying design ideas (key idea)Not in our plan yet
1.17.1Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '1.17.1a', 'text': 'freehand sketching (2D and/or 3D)'}; {'ref': '1.17.1b', 'text': 'annotated sketches'}; {'ref': '1.17.1c', 'text': 'cut and paste techniques'}; {'ref': '1.17.1d', 'text': 'digital photography/media'}; {'ref': '1.17.1e', 'text': '3D models'}; {'ref': '1.17.1f', 'text': 'isometric and oblique projection'}; {'ref': '1.17.1g', 'text': 'perspective drawing'}; {'ref': '1.17.1h', 'text': 'orthographic and exploded views'}; {'ref': '1.17.1i', 'text': 'assembly drawings'}; {'ref': '1.17.1j', 'text': 'system and schematic diagrams'}; {'ref': '1.17.1k', 'text': 'computer-aided design (CAD) and other specialist computer drawing programs.'}Communicating design ideas: choosing the right techniqueScholaFly DT09-01
Freehand sketching and annotationScholaFly DT09-02
Digital tools for developing and sharing design ideasScholaFly DT09-04
Isometric drawing: crating, ellipses and working from dimensionsScholaFly DT10-02
One-point and two-point perspectiveScholaFly DT10-03
Third angle orthographic projection: views, hidden detail and centre linesScholaFly DT10-04
Exploded views: drawing them and where they are usedScholaFly DT10-06
Circuit diagrams: symbols and conventionsScholaFly DT11-05
Modelling and prototyping to test design ideasScholaFly DT18-04
Computer-aided design (CAD)ScholaFly DT21-01
1.17.2Edexcel 1DT0Recording and justifying design ideas in writingFreehand sketching and annotationScholaFly DT09-02
2.1Edexcel 1DT0Metals: design contexts - applying knowledge when designing or modifying a productDesign contexts: where a design startsScholaFly DT15-01
Generating a wide range of design ideasScholaFly DT48-01
2.2Edexcel 1DT0Metals: sources, origins, properties and footprint (key idea)Evaluating your ideas as you goScholaFly DT48-03
2.2.1Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '2.2.1a', 'text': 'mild steel (in topic 1)'}; {'ref': '2.2.1b', 'text': 'stainless steel (in topic 1)'}; {'ref': '2.2.1c', 'text': 'cast iron (in topic 1)'}; {'ref': '2.2.1d', 'text': 'high carbon steel'}; {'ref': '2.2.1e', 'text': 'tungsten steel.'}Ferrous metals: mild steel, cast iron, stainless steel and moreScholaFly DT27-02
2.2.2Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '2.2.2a', 'text': 'aluminium (in topic 1)'}; {'ref': '2.2.2b', 'text': 'copper (in topic 1)'}; {'ref': '2.2.2c', 'text': 'brass (in topic 1)'}; {'ref': '2.2.2d', 'text': 'tin'}; {'ref': '2.2.2e', 'text': '7000 series aluminium'}; {'ref': '2.2.2f', 'text': 'titanium.'}Non-ferrous metals: aluminium, copper, tin and moreScholaFly DT27-03
2.2.3Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '2.2.3a', 'text': 'USA, Russia, Sweden – iron ore'}; {'ref': '2.2.3b', 'text': 'China – steel'}; {'ref': '2.2.3c', 'text': 'USA, France, Australia – bauxite (aluminium)'}; {'ref': '2.2.3d', 'text': 'USA, Chile, Zambia, Russia – copper'}; {'ref': '2.2.3e', 'text': 'Indonesia, China – tin.'}Where metals come from: ores, extraction and refiningScholaFly DT27-07
2.2.4Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '2.2.4a', 'text': 'conductivity'}; {'ref': '2.2.4b', 'text': 'magnetism'}; {'ref': '2.2.4c', 'text': 'density.'}Properties of metals: conductivity, malleability, ductility and toughnessScholaFly DT27-06
2.2.5Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '2.2.5a', 'text': 'ductility (in topic 1)'}; {'ref': '2.2.5b', 'text': 'malleability (in topic 1)'}; {'ref': '2.2.5c', 'text': 'hardness (in topic 1)'}; {'ref': '2.2.5d', 'text': 'durability'}; {'ref': '2.2.5e', 'text': 'toughness'}; {'ref': '2.2.5f', 'text': 'elasticity'}; {'ref': '2.2.5g', 'text': 'tensile strength'}; {'ref': '2.2.5h', 'text': 'compressive strength.'}Properties of metals: conductivity, malleability, ductility and toughnessScholaFly DT27-06
2.2.6Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '2.2.6a', 'text': 'trend forecasting'}; {'ref': '2.2.6b', 'text': 'impact of extraction and material production on communities and wildlife'}; {'ref': '2.2.6c', 'text': 'ease and difficulty of recycling and disposal.'}Recycling, reuse and disposal of materialsScholaFly DT07-03
Social footprint: the responsibilities of designers and manufacturersScholaFly DT08-03
Fashion and trends: how new technology changes themScholaFly DT16-04
The footprint of metals, and choosing a metal on environment, availability and costScholaFly DT27-08
2.2.7Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '2.2.7a', 'text': 'sustainability'}; {'ref': '2.2.7b', 'text': 'extraction and erosion of the landscape'}; {'ref': '2.2.7c', 'text': 'processing'}; {'ref': '2.2.7d', 'text': 'transportation'}; {'ref': '2.2.7e', 'text': 'wastage'}; {'ref': '2.2.7f', 'text': 'pollution.'}Ecological footprint and carbon footprintScholaFly DT07-05
The footprint of metals, and choosing a metal on environment, availability and costScholaFly DT27-08
2.3Edexcel 1DT0Metals: what influences selection (key idea)Developing your idea by modelling and testingScholaFly DT48-04
Planning the manufacture: working drawings and a making planScholaFly DT49-01
2.3.1Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '2.3.1a', 'text': 'form'}; {'ref': '2.3.1b', 'text': 'colour'}; {'ref': '2.3.1c', 'text': 'texture.'}Choosing materials: function, aesthetics and the environmentScholaFly DT04-01
Choosing materials: cost and availabilityScholaFly DT04-02
Choosing materials: social, cultural and ethical factors, justifying a choiceScholaFly DT04-03
2.3.2Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '2.3.2a', 'text': 'sustainability'}; {'ref': '2.3.2b', 'text': 'pollution'}; {'ref': '2.3.2c', 'text': 'energy consumption in the production of steel'}; {'ref': '2.3.2d', 'text': 'corrosion and decay.'}The footprint of metals, and choosing a metal on environment, availability and costScholaFly DT27-08
2.3.3Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '2.3.3a', 'text': 'use of stock materials'}; {'ref': '2.3.3b', 'text': 'use of specialist materials'}; {'ref': '2.3.3c', 'text': 'impact of market price on world consumption and demand.'}The footprint of metals, and choosing a metal on environment, availability and costScholaFly DT27-08
2.3.4Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '2.3.4a', 'text': 'quality of material'}; {'ref': '2.3.4b', 'text': 'manufacturing processes necessary'}; {'ref': '2.3.4c', 'text': 'commodity price on the London Metal Exchange'}; {'ref': '2.3.4d', 'text': 'cost of recycling in comparison to cost of producing new steel.'}The footprint of metals, and choosing a metal on environment, availability and costScholaFly DT27-08
2.3.5Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '2.3.5a', 'text': 'use for different social groups'}; {'ref': '2.3.5b', 'text': 'trends/fashion'}; {'ref': '2.3.5c', 'text': 'popularity.'}Choosing materials: function, aesthetics and the environmentScholaFly DT04-01
Choosing materials: cost and availabilityScholaFly DT04-02
Choosing materials: social, cultural and ethical factors, justifying a choiceScholaFly DT04-03
2.3.6Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '2.3.6a', 'text': 'avoiding offence'}; {'ref': '2.3.6b', 'text': 'suitability for intended market'}; {'ref': '2.3.6c', 'text': 'the consumer society'}; {'ref': '2.3.6d', 'text': 'the effects of mass production'}; {'ref': '2.3.6e', 'text': 'built-in product obsolescence.'}Choosing materials: function, aesthetics and the environmentScholaFly DT04-01
Choosing materials: cost and availabilityScholaFly DT04-02
Choosing materials: social, cultural and ethical factors, justifying a choiceScholaFly DT04-03
2.4Edexcel 1DT0Metals: forces, stresses, reinforcement and stiffening (key idea)Communicating your ideas: sketches, notes, models and CADScholaFly DT48-02
2.4.1Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '2.4.1a', 'text': 'compression'}; {'ref': '2.4.1b', 'text': 'tension'}; {'ref': '2.4.1c', 'text': 'shear'}; {'ref': '2.4.1d', 'text': 'electrical'}; {'ref': '2.4.1e', 'text': 'magnetic.'}Forces and stresses: tension, compression, bending, torsion and shearScholaFly DT14-01
Forces on metal: how I-beams, channel and tube stiffen metalScholaFly DT28-07
2.4.2Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '2.4.2a', 'text': 'hardening'}; {'ref': '2.4.2b', 'text': 'tempering'}; {'ref': '2.4.2c', 'text': 'the effect of carbon content'}; {'ref': '2.4.2d', 'text': 'work hardening'}Annealing and work hardening: softening metal so it can be workedScholaFly DT28-05
Forces on metal: how I-beams, channel and tube stiffen metalScholaFly DT28-07
2.5Edexcel 1DT0Metals: stock forms, types and sizes for calculating quantities (key idea)Calculating material quantities and costsScholaFly DT02-04
Metal stock forms: sheet, rod, bar, tube, strip, angle and standard componentsScholaFly DT28-01
The final design proposalScholaFly DT48-06
2.5.1Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '2.5.1a', 'text': 'bar'}; {'ref': '2.5.1b', 'text': 'sheet'}; {'ref': '2.5.1c', 'text': 'plate'}; {'ref': '2.5.1d', 'text': 'pipe/tube'}; {'ref': '2.5.1e', 'text': 'castings'}; {'ref': '2.5.1f', 'text': 'extrusions'}; {'ref': '2.5.1g', 'text': 'wire'}; {'ref': '2.5.1h', 'text': 'powder metallurgy.'}Metal stock forms: sheet, rod, bar, tube, strip, angle and standard componentsScholaFly DT28-01
2.5.2Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '2.5.2a', 'text': 'gauge'}; {'ref': '2.5.2b', 'text': 'cross-sectional area'}; {'ref': '2.5.2c', 'text': 'diameter'}; {'ref': '2.5.2d', 'text': 'wall thickness of tubes.'}Metal stock forms: sheet, rod, bar, tube, strip, angle and standard componentsScholaFly DT28-01
2.6Edexcel 1DT0Metals: alternative processes and scales of production (key idea)Not in our plan yet
2.6.1Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '2.6.1a', 'text': 'forging'}; {'ref': '2.6.1b', 'text': 'casting'}; {'ref': '2.6.1c', 'text': 'powder metallurgy'}; {'ref': '2.6.1d', 'text': 'stamping'}; {'ref': '2.6.1e', 'text': 'welding'}; {'ref': '2.6.1f', 'text': 'extrusion'}; {'ref': '2.6.1g', 'text': 'hardening.'}Bending, pressing, forging and extruding metalScholaFly DT28-03
Casting metal: sand, die and lost wax casting, and powder metallurgyScholaFly DT28-04
Annealing and work hardening: softening metal so it can be workedScholaFly DT28-05
Joining metal: welding, brazing, soldering, rivets, nuts and boltsScholaFly DT28-06
2.6.2Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '2.6.2a', 'text': 'one off'}; {'ref': '2.6.2b', 'text': 'batch'}; {'ref': '2.6.2c', 'text': 'mass production'}; {'ref': '2.6.2d', 'text': 'continuous.'}Scales of production: one-off, batch, mass and continuousScholaFly DT22-01
2.6.3Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '2.6.3a', 'text': 'marking-out methods (use of reference points, lines and surfaces)'}; {'ref': '2.6.3b', 'text': 'jigs'}; {'ref': '2.6.3c', 'text': 'fixtures'}; {'ref': '2.6.3d', 'text': 'templates'}; {'ref': '2.6.3e', 'text': 'patterns'}; {'ref': '2.6.3f', 'text': 'moulds'}; {'ref': '2.6.3g', 'text': 'sub-assembly'}; {'ref': '2.6.3h', 'text': 'computer-aided manufacturing (CAM)'}; {'ref': '2.6.3i', 'text': 'quality control'}; {'ref': '2.6.3j', 'text': 'working within tolerance'}; {'ref': '2.6.3k', 'text': 'efficient cutting to minimise waste.'}Marking out accurately: datums and marking-out toolsScholaFly DT19-02
Working to tolerances: limits, checks and go/no-go gaugesScholaFly DT19-03
Production aids: templates, patterns, jigs, formers and stencilsScholaFly DT19-04
Nesting and efficient cutting: minimising wasteScholaFly DT19-05
Computer-aided manufacture (CAM) and CNC machinesScholaFly DT21-02
Quality control: measurable checks during manufactureScholaFly DT22-04
2.7Edexcel 1DT0Metals: specialist techniques to make a high-quality prototype (key idea)Not in our plan yet
2.7.1Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '2.7.1a', 'text': 'hand tools'}; {'ref': '2.7.1b', 'text': 'machinery'}; {'ref': '2.7.1c', 'text': 'digital design and manufacture.'}Choosing and using tools, machines and digital equipmentScholaFly DT19-06
Wastage, addition, deforming and reforming: choosing a making processScholaFly DT20-01
2.7.2Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '2.7.2a', 'text': 'filing'}; {'ref': '2.7.2b', 'text': 'cutting/shearing'}; {'ref': '2.7.2c', 'text': 'drilling'}; {'ref': '2.7.2d', 'text': 'turning'}; {'ref': '2.7.2e', 'text': 'milling'}; {'ref': '2.7.2f', 'text': 'bending'}; {'ref': '2.7.2g', 'text': 'abrading/grinding'}; {'ref': '2.7.2h', 'text': 'casting'}; {'ref': '2.7.2i', 'text': 'deforming and reforming.'}Drilling holes and cutting screw threadsScholaFly DT20-03
Turning on the lathe and using the milling machineScholaFly DT20-04
Wasting metal: cutting, filing, drilling, grinding and millingScholaFly DT28-02
Bending, pressing, forging and extruding metalScholaFly DT28-03
Casting metal: sand, die and lost wax casting, and powder metallurgyScholaFly DT28-04
2.7.3Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '2.7.3a', 'text': 'welding'}; {'ref': '2.7.3b', 'text': 'brazing'}; {'ref': '2.7.3c', 'text': 'soldering'}; {'ref': '2.7.3d', 'text': 'stamping'}; {'ref': '2.7.3e', 'text': 'punching'}; {'ref': '2.7.3f', 'text': 'riveting snap and pop'}; {'ref': '2.7.3g', 'text': 'sheet metalwork'}; {'ref': '2.7.3h', 'text': 'wastage'}; {'ref': '2.7.3i', 'text': 'addition.'}Bending, pressing, forging and extruding metalScholaFly DT28-03
Casting metal: sand, die and lost wax casting, and powder metallurgyScholaFly DT28-04
Joining metal: welding, brazing, soldering, rivets, nuts and boltsScholaFly DT28-06
2.7.4Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '2.7.4a', 'text': 'tapping/threading'}; {'ref': '2.7.4b', 'text': 'fastening – use of nuts, bolts and washers'}; {'ref': '2.7.4c', 'text': 'machine screws'}; {'ref': '2.7.4d', 'text': 'use of adhesives – contact adhesive, epoxy resin.'}Drilling holes and cutting screw threadsScholaFly DT20-03
Joining metal: welding, brazing, soldering, rivets, nuts and boltsScholaFly DT28-06
2.8Edexcel 1DT0Metals: surface treatments and finishes (key idea)Not in our plan yet
2.8.1Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '2.8.1a', 'text': 'paint'}; {'ref': '2.8.1b', 'text': 'dip coating'}; {'ref': '2.8.1c', 'text': 'electroplating'}; {'ref': '2.8.1d', 'text': 'anodising'}; {'ref': '2.8.1e', 'text': 'galvanising'}; {'ref': '2.8.1f', 'text': 'powder coating'}; {'ref': '2.8.1g', 'text': 'lacquering'}; {'ref': '2.8.1h', 'text': 'polishing.'}Finishing metal: paint, powder coating, galvanising, plating and anodisingScholaFly DT28-08
3.1Edexcel 1DT0Papers and boards: design contexts - applying knowledge when designing or modifying a productDesign contexts: where a design startsScholaFly DT15-01
3.2Edexcel 1DT0Papers and boards: sources, origins, properties and footprint (key idea)Accuracy, quality and finish in the prototypeScholaFly DT49-03
3.2.1Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '3.2.1a', 'text': 'copier paper (in topic 1)'}; {'ref': '3.2.1b', 'text': 'cartridge paper (in topic 1)'}; {'ref': '3.2.1c', 'text': 'tracing paper (in topic 1)'}; {'ref': '3.2.1d', 'text': 'bond'}; {'ref': '3.2.1e', 'text': 'heat transfer printing paper (sublimation printing).'}Types of paper: layout, tracing, cartridge and moreScholaFly DT23-01
Types of card and board: corrugated, duplex, folding boxboard and moreScholaFly DT23-02
3.2.2Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '3.2.2a', 'text': 'folding boxboard (in topic 1)'}; {'ref': '3.2.2b', 'text': 'corrugated board (in topic 1)'}; {'ref': '3.2.2c', 'text': 'solid white board (in topic 1)'}; {'ref': '3.2.2d', 'text': 'foil-lined board.'}Types of paper: layout, tracing, cartridge and moreScholaFly DT23-01
Types of card and board: corrugated, duplex, folding boxboard and moreScholaFly DT23-02
3.2.3Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '3.2.3a', 'text': 'paperboard'}; {'ref': '3.2.3b', 'text': 'polyethylene'}; {'ref': '3.2.3c', 'text': 'aluminium foil.'}Foam board, Styrofoam and laminated boards like Tetra PakScholaFly DT23-03
Composite materials: GRP, carbon fibre, reinforced concrete and packagingScholaFly DT33-04
3.2.4Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '3.2.4a', 'text': 'China, USA, Japan – pulp, paper and cardboard'}; {'ref': '3.2.4b', 'text': 'Eastern Asia – rice paper.'}How paper and board are made: from wood and grasses to the reelScholaFly DT23-04
3.2.5Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '3.2.5a', 'text': 'density'}; {'ref': '3.2.5b', 'text': 'transparency'}; {'ref': '3.2.5c', 'text': 'texture.'}Properties of paper and board: weight, strength, absorbency and printabilityScholaFly DT23-05
3.2.6Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '3.2.6a', 'text': 'flexibility (in topic 1)'}; {'ref': '3.2.6b', 'text': 'printability (in topic 1)'}; {'ref': '3.2.6c', 'text': 'biodegradability (in topic 1)'}; {'ref': '3.2.6d', 'text': 'weight'}; {'ref': '3.2.6e', 'text': 'surface finish'}; {'ref': '3.2.6f', 'text': 'printability'}; {'ref': '3.2.6g', 'text': 'absorbency.'}Properties of paper and board: weight, strength, absorbency and printabilityScholaFly DT23-05
3.2.7Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '3.2.7a', 'text': 'trend forecasting'}; {'ref': '3.2.7b', 'text': 'impact of material production on communities and wildlife'}; {'ref': '3.2.7c', 'text': 'impact of logging and material production on communities and wildlife'}; {'ref': '3.2.7d', 'text': 'recycling/disposal – ethical responsibility'}; {'ref': '3.2.7e', 'text': 'reduction of packaging materials – reduction in litter/waste/energy use'}; {'ref': '3.2.7f', 'text': 'brand identity – consumerism, changing the packaging of products over time.'}The six Rs: reduce, refuse, re-use, repair, recycle, rethinkScholaFly DT07-02
Recycling, reuse and disposal of materialsScholaFly DT07-03
Social footprint: the responsibilities of designers and manufacturersScholaFly DT08-03
Fashion and trends: how new technology changes themScholaFly DT16-04
The footprint of paper and board, and choosing on environment and costScholaFly DT23-07
3.2.8Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '3.2.8a', 'text': 'sustainability'}; {'ref': '3.2.8b', 'text': 'harvesting and erosion of the landscape'}; {'ref': '3.2.8c', 'text': 'processing'}; {'ref': '3.2.8d', 'text': 'transportation'}; {'ref': '3.2.8e', 'text': 'wastage'}; {'ref': '3.2.8f', 'text': 'pollution.'}Ecological footprint and carbon footprintScholaFly DT07-05
The footprint of paper and board, and choosing on environment and costScholaFly DT23-07
3.3Edexcel 1DT0Papers and boards: what influences selection (key idea)Not in our plan yet
3.3.1Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '3.3.1a', 'text': 'form'}; {'ref': '3.3.1b', 'text': 'colour'}; {'ref': '3.3.1c', 'text': 'texture'}; {'ref': '3.3.1d', 'text': 'surface graphics (across all areas).'}Choosing materials: function, aesthetics and the environmentScholaFly DT04-01
Choosing materials: cost and availabilityScholaFly DT04-02
Choosing materials: social, cultural and ethical factors, justifying a choiceScholaFly DT04-03
3.3.2Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '3.3.2a', 'text': 'sustainability'}; {'ref': '3.3.2b', 'text': 'pollution'}; {'ref': '3.3.2c', 'text': 'genetic engineering.'}The footprint of paper and board, and choosing on environment and costScholaFly DT23-07
3.3.3Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '3.3.3a', 'text': 'use of stock materials'}; {'ref': '3.3.3b', 'text': 'use of specialist materials.'}Choosing materials: function, aesthetics and the environmentScholaFly DT04-01
Choosing materials: cost and availabilityScholaFly DT04-02
Choosing materials: social, cultural and ethical factors, justifying a choiceScholaFly DT04-03
3.3.4Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '3.3.4a', 'text': 'quality of material'}; {'ref': '3.3.4b', 'text': 'decorative techniques'}; {'ref': '3.3.4c', 'text': 'manufacturing processes necessary'}; {'ref': '3.3.4d', 'text': 'commodity price'}; {'ref': '3.3.4e', 'text': 'cost of recycling in comparison to cost of production from raw materials.'}The footprint of paper and board, and choosing on environment and costScholaFly DT23-07
3.3.5Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '3.3.5a', 'text': 'use for different social groups'}; {'ref': '3.3.5b', 'text': 'trends/fashion'}; {'ref': '3.3.5c', 'text': 'popularity.'}Choosing materials: function, aesthetics and the environmentScholaFly DT04-01
Choosing materials: cost and availabilityScholaFly DT04-02
Choosing materials: social, cultural and ethical factors, justifying a choiceScholaFly DT04-03
3.3.6Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '3.3.6a', 'text': 'avoiding offence'}; {'ref': '3.3.6b', 'text': 'suitability for intended market'}; {'ref': '3.3.6c', 'text': 'use of colour and language'}; {'ref': '3.3.6d', 'text': 'the consumer society'}; {'ref': '3.3.6e', 'text': 'the effects of mass production'}; {'ref': '3.3.6f', 'text': 'built-in product obsolescence.'}Choosing materials: function, aesthetics and the environmentScholaFly DT04-01
Choosing materials: cost and availabilityScholaFly DT04-02
Choosing materials: social, cultural and ethical factors, justifying a choiceScholaFly DT04-03
3.4Edexcel 1DT0Papers and boards: forces, stresses, reinforcement and stiffening (key idea)Not in our plan yet
3.4.1Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '3.4.1a', 'text': 'bending'}; {'ref': '3.4.1b', 'text': 'torsion'}; {'ref': '3.4.1c', 'text': 'shear'}; {'ref': '3.4.1d', 'text': 'compression.'}Forces and stresses: tension, compression, bending, torsion and shearScholaFly DT14-01
3.4.2Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '3.4.2a', 'text': 'laminating'}; {'ref': '3.4.2b', 'text': 'encapsulation'}; {'ref': '3.4.2c', 'text': 'corrugation'}; {'ref': '3.4.2d', 'text': 'additions of layers and ribs'}; {'ref': '3.4.2e', 'text': 'sandwich construction'}; {'ref': '3.4.2f', 'text': 'packaging laminates.'}Making card stronger: corrugating, folding, ribs and laminatingScholaFly DT24-03
3.5Edexcel 1DT0Papers and boards: stock forms, types and sizes for calculating quantities (key idea)Calculating material quantities and costsScholaFly DT02-04
Paper sizes, gsm and the stock forms of paper and boardScholaFly DT23-06
3.5.1Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '3.5.1a', 'text': 'weights'}; {'ref': '3.5.1b', 'text': 'bond'}; {'ref': '3.5.1c', 'text': 'laminates.'}Paper sizes, gsm and the stock forms of paper and boardScholaFly DT23-06
3.5.2Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '3.5.2a', 'text': 'common A sizes'}; {'ref': '3.5.2b', 'text': 'foolscap'}; {'ref': '3.5.2c', 'text': 'B series'}; {'ref': '3.5.2d', 'text': 'letter'}; {'ref': '3.5.2e', 'text': 'envelope'}; {'ref': '3.5.2f', 'text': 'area'}; {'ref': '3.5.2g', 'text': 'diameter.'}Paper sizes, gsm and the stock forms of paper and boardScholaFly DT23-06
3.6Edexcel 1DT0Papers and boards: alternative processes and scales of production (key idea)Not in our plan yet
3.6.1Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '3.6.1a', 'text': 'printing'}; {'ref': '3.6.1b', 'text': 'cutting'}; {'ref': '3.6.1c', 'text': 'intermediate modelling of paper and card prototypes'}; {'ref': '3.6.1d', 'text': 'frame modelling'}; {'ref': '3.6.1e', 'text': 'test modelling.'}Cutting, scoring, creasing, folding and perforating card by handScholaFly DT24-01
Commercial printing: offset lithography, screen printing and digital printingScholaFly DT24-04
Registration marks and crop marks: lining up colours and cutting to sizeScholaFly DT24-05
Die cutting and creasing card in quantityScholaFly DT24-06
3.6.2Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '3.6.2a', 'text': 'one off'}; {'ref': '3.6.2b', 'text': 'batch'}; {'ref': '3.6.2c', 'text': 'mass production'}; {'ref': '3.6.2d', 'text': 'continuous.'}Scales of production: one-off, batch, mass and continuousScholaFly DT22-01
3.6.3Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '3.6.3a', 'text': 'marking-out methods (use of reference points, lines and surfaces)'}; {'ref': '3.6.3b', 'text': 'jigs for folding'}; {'ref': '3.6.3c', 'text': 'fixtures'}; {'ref': '3.6.3d', 'text': 'templates'}; {'ref': '3.6.3e', 'text': 'patterns'}; {'ref': '3.6.3f', 'text': 'stencils'}; {'ref': '3.6.3g', 'text': 'photocopying'}; {'ref': '3.6.3h', 'text': 'computer-aided manufacturing (CAM)'}; {'ref': '3.6.3i', 'text': 'quality control'}; {'ref': '3.6.3j', 'text': 'working within tolerance'}; {'ref': '3.6.3k', 'text': 'efficient cutting to minimise waste.'}Marking out accurately: datums and marking-out toolsScholaFly DT19-02
Working to tolerances: limits, checks and go/no-go gaugesScholaFly DT19-03
Production aids: templates, patterns, jigs, formers and stencilsScholaFly DT19-04
Nesting and efficient cutting: minimising wasteScholaFly DT19-05
Computer-aided manufacture (CAM) and CNC machinesScholaFly DT21-02
Quality control: measurable checks during manufactureScholaFly DT22-04
Commercial printing: offset lithography, screen printing and digital printingScholaFly DT24-04
Registration marks and crop marks: lining up colours and cutting to sizeScholaFly DT24-05
3.7Edexcel 1DT0Papers and boards: specialist techniques to make a high-quality prototype (key idea)Not in our plan yet
3.7.1Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '3.7.1a', 'text': 'hand tools'}; {'ref': '3.7.1b', 'text': 'machinery'}; {'ref': '3.7.1c', 'text': 'digital design and manufacture.'}Choosing and using tools, machines and digital equipmentScholaFly DT19-06
Wastage, addition, deforming and reforming: choosing a making processScholaFly DT20-01
3.7.2Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '3.7.2a', 'text': 'cutting'}; {'ref': '3.7.2b', 'text': 'folding'}; {'ref': '3.7.2c', 'text': 'notching'}; {'ref': '3.7.2d', 'text': 'modelling'}; {'ref': '3.7.2e', 'text': 'manipulation.'}Cutting, scoring, creasing, folding and perforating card by handScholaFly DT24-01
3.7.3Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '3.7.3a', 'text': 'strengthening'}; {'ref': '3.7.3b', 'text': 'addition of dissimilar materials – windows, inserts, stickers, temporary components'}; {'ref': '3.7.3c', 'text': 'lamination'}; {'ref': '3.7.3d', 'text': 'use of split pins'}; {'ref': '3.7.3e', 'text': 'use of mapping pins'}; {'ref': '3.7.3f', 'text': 'stapling'}; {'ref': '3.7.3g', 'text': 'taping'}; {'ref': '3.7.3h', 'text': 'paper engineering'}; {'ref': '3.7.3i', 'text': 'use of adhesives'}; {'ref': '3.7.3j', 'text': 'lettering'}; {'ref': '3.7.3k', 'text': 'binding'}; {'ref': '3.7.3l', 'text': 'marking-out tools.'}Wastage, addition, deforming and reforming: choosing a making processScholaFly DT20-01
Cutting, scoring, creasing, folding and perforating card by handScholaFly DT24-01
Fasteners, seals and bindings for paper and cardScholaFly DT24-02
Making card stronger: corrugating, folding, ribs and laminatingScholaFly DT24-03
Print finishing: embossing, UV varnishing and laminatingScholaFly DT24-07
3.8Edexcel 1DT0Papers and boards: surface treatments and finishes (key idea)Not in our plan yet
3.8.1Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '3.8.1a', 'text': 'varnishing'}; {'ref': '3.8.1b', 'text': 'hot foil blocking'}; {'ref': '3.8.1c', 'text': 'edge staining'}; {'ref': '3.8.1d', 'text': 'embossing'}; {'ref': '3.8.1e', 'text': 'UV varnishes'}; {'ref': '3.8.1f', 'text': 'packaging laminates and films.'}Print finishing: embossing, UV varnishing and laminatingScholaFly DT24-07
4.1Edexcel 1DT0Polymers: design contexts - applying knowledge when designing or modifying a productDesign contexts: where a design startsScholaFly DT15-01
Testing your prototypeScholaFly DT50-01
Evaluating your prototype and suggesting improvementsScholaFly DT50-02
A life cycle assessment of your prototypeScholaFly DT50-03
4.2Edexcel 1DT0Polymers: sources, origins, properties and footprint (key idea)Not in our plan yet
4.2.1Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '4.2.1a', 'text': 'acrylic (in topic 1)'}; {'ref': '4.2.1b', 'text': 'high impact polystyrene (HIPS) (in topic 1)'}; {'ref': '4.2.1c', 'text': 'biodegradable polymers – Biopol® (in topic 1)'}; {'ref': '4.2.1d', 'text': 'polystyrene (PS) rigid (high density polystyrene) and expanded polystyrene'}; {'ref': '4.2.1e', 'text': 'Styrofoam™'}; {'ref': '4.2.1f', 'text': 'polyvinyl chloride'}; {'ref': '4.2.1g', 'text': 'acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS)'}; {'ref': '4.2.1h', 'text': 'polyethylene terephthalate (PET)'}; {'ref': '4.2.1i', 'text': 'urethane/polyurethane'}; {'ref': '4.2.1j', 'text': 'fluoroelastomer.'}Thermoforming polymers: acrylic, HIPS, polythene, polypropylene, PVC and PETScholaFly DT34-02
More thermoforming polymers: nylon and polycarbonateScholaFly DT34-03
Biopolymers: Biopol, PLA and biodegradable plasticsScholaFly DT35-03
4.2.2Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '4.2.2a', 'text': 'polyester resin (in topic 1) (when used to reinforce glass and carbon fibre matting)'}; {'ref': '4.2.2b', 'text': 'urea formaldehyde (in topic 1).'}Thermosetting polymers: epoxy and polyester resins and the formaldehydesScholaFly DT34-04
Reinforcing and stiffening polymers: section shape, GRP and triangulationScholaFly DT34-07
4.2.3Edexcel 1DT0Polymers: sources and originsWhere polymers come from, and choosing one on supply and costScholaFly DT35-01
4.2.4Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '4.2.4a', 'text': 'density'}; {'ref': '4.2.4b', 'text': 'durability.'}Properties of polymersScholaFly DT34-05
4.2.5Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '4.2.5a', 'text': 'insulator of heat (in topic 1)'}; {'ref': '4.2.5b', 'text': 'insulator of electricity (in topic 1)'}; {'ref': '4.2.5c', 'text': 'toughness (in topic 1)'}; {'ref': '4.2.5d', 'text': 'plasticity'}; {'ref': '4.2.5e', 'text': 'hardness'}; {'ref': '4.2.5f', 'text': 'tensile strength'}; {'ref': '4.2.5g', 'text': 'compressive strength.'}Properties of polymersScholaFly DT34-05
4.2.6Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '4.2.6a', 'text': 'trend forecasting'}; {'ref': '4.2.6b', 'text': 'impact of extraction and material production on the environment'}; {'ref': '4.2.6c', 'text': 'impact of extraction and material production on wildlife'}; {'ref': '4.2.6d', 'text': 'ease and difficulty of recycling and disposal.'}Recycling, reuse and disposal of materialsScholaFly DT07-03
Ecological footprint and carbon footprintScholaFly DT07-05
Fashion and trends: how new technology changes themScholaFly DT16-04
The ecological and social footprint of polymersScholaFly DT35-02
4.2.7Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '4.2.7a', 'text': 'sustainability'}; {'ref': '4.2.7b', 'text': 'oil exploration and extraction'}; {'ref': '4.2.7c', 'text': 'wildlife loss'}; {'ref': '4.2.7d', 'text': 'processing'}; {'ref': '4.2.7e', 'text': 'transportation'}; {'ref': '4.2.7f', 'text': 'wastage'}; {'ref': '4.2.7g', 'text': 'pollution.'}Ecological footprint and carbon footprintScholaFly DT07-05
The ecological and social footprint of polymersScholaFly DT35-02
4.3Edexcel 1DT0Polymers: what influences selection (key idea)Not in our plan yet
4.3.1Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '4.3.1a', 'text': 'form'}; {'ref': '4.3.1b', 'text': 'colour'}; {'ref': '4.3.1c', 'text': 'texture.'}Choosing materials: function, aesthetics and the environmentScholaFly DT04-01
Choosing materials: cost and availabilityScholaFly DT04-02
Choosing materials: social, cultural and ethical factors, justifying a choiceScholaFly DT04-03
4.3.2Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '4.3.2a', 'text': 'sustainability'}; {'ref': '4.3.2b', 'text': 'pollution'}; {'ref': '4.3.2c', 'text': 'biodegradable polymers – Biopol®'}Where polymers come from, and choosing one on supply and costScholaFly DT35-01
Biopolymers: Biopol, PLA and biodegradable plasticsScholaFly DT35-03
4.3.3Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '4.3.3a', 'text': 'use of stock materials'}; {'ref': '4.3.3b', 'text': 'use of specialist materials'}; {'ref': '4.3.3c', 'text': 'effect of global oil supply.'}Where polymers come from, and choosing one on supply and costScholaFly DT35-01
4.3.4Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '4.3.4a', 'text': 'quality of material'}; {'ref': '4.3.4b', 'text': 'manufacturing processes necessary'}; {'ref': '4.3.4c', 'text': 'treatments: fire proofing, additives'}; {'ref': '4.3.4d', 'text': 'commodity price – world oil price.'}Plastics in products: seating, electrical fittings and additivesScholaFly DT34-06
Where polymers come from, and choosing one on supply and costScholaFly DT35-01
4.3.5Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '4.3.5a', 'text': 'use for different social groups'}; {'ref': '4.3.5b', 'text': 'trends/fashion'}; {'ref': '4.3.5c', 'text': 'popularity.'}Choosing materials: function, aesthetics and the environmentScholaFly DT04-01
Choosing materials: cost and availabilityScholaFly DT04-02
Choosing materials: social, cultural and ethical factors, justifying a choiceScholaFly DT04-03
4.3.6Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '4.3.6a', 'text': 'avoiding offence'}; {'ref': '4.3.6b', 'text': 'suitability for intended market'}; {'ref': '4.3.6c', 'text': 'use of colour and language'}; {'ref': '4.3.6d', 'text': 'the consumer society'}; {'ref': '4.3.6e', 'text': 'the effects of mass production'}; {'ref': '4.3.6f', 'text': 'built-in product obsolescence.'}Choosing materials: function, aesthetics and the environmentScholaFly DT04-01
Choosing materials: cost and availabilityScholaFly DT04-02
Choosing materials: social, cultural and ethical factors, justifying a choiceScholaFly DT04-03
4.4Edexcel 1DT0Polymers: forces, stresses, reinforcement and stiffening (key idea)Not in our plan yet
4.4.1Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '4.4.1a', 'text': 'compression'}; {'ref': '4.4.1b', 'text': 'tension'}; {'ref': '4.4.1c', 'text': 'shear'}; {'ref': '4.4.1d', 'text': 'flexibility.'}Forces and stresses: tension, compression, bending, torsion and shearScholaFly DT14-01
4.4.2Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '4.4.2a', 'text': 'frame structures'}; {'ref': '4.4.2b', 'text': 'triangulation'}; {'ref': '4.4.2c', 'text': 'suitable fabrication/assembly/construction processes'}; {'ref': '4.4.2d', 'text': 'use of additives.'}Reinforcing and stiffening: laminating, folding, ribs, gussets and triangulationScholaFly DT14-02
Plastics in products: seating, electrical fittings and additivesScholaFly DT34-06
Reinforcing and stiffening polymers: section shape, GRP and triangulationScholaFly DT34-07
4.5Edexcel 1DT0Polymers: stock forms, types and sizes for calculating quantities (key idea)Calculating material quantities and costsScholaFly DT02-04
Polymer stock forms: sheet, rod, film, granules and foamScholaFly DT36-01
4.5.1Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '4.5.1a', 'text': 'bar'}; {'ref': '4.5.1b', 'text': 'sheet'}; {'ref': '4.5.1c', 'text': 'pipe/tube'}; {'ref': '4.5.1d', 'text': 'mouldings'}; {'ref': '4.5.1e', 'text': 'resin'}; {'ref': '4.5.1f', 'text': 'granules/powder'}; {'ref': '4.5.1g', 'text': 'film.'}Polymer stock forms: sheet, rod, film, granules and foamScholaFly DT36-01
4.5.2Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '4.5.2a', 'text': 'thickness'}; {'ref': '4.5.2b', 'text': 'cross-sectional area'}; {'ref': '4.5.2c', 'text': 'sheet size'}; {'ref': '4.5.2d', 'text': 'diameter.'}Polymer stock forms: sheet, rod, film, granules and foamScholaFly DT36-01
4.6Edexcel 1DT0Polymers: alternative processes and scales of production (key idea)Not in our plan yet
4.6.1Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '4.6.1a', 'text': 'blow moulding'}; {'ref': '4.6.1b', 'text': 'press moulding'}; {'ref': '4.6.1c', 'text': 'extrusion'}; {'ref': '4.6.1d', 'text': 'injection moulding'}; {'ref': '4.6.1e', 'text': 'polymer welding'}; {'ref': '4.6.1f', 'text': 'line bending.'}Line bending plastic sheetScholaFly DT36-02
Press moulding and compression mouldingScholaFly DT36-04
Injection mouldingScholaFly DT36-05
Extrusion of polymersScholaFly DT36-06
Blow mouldingScholaFly DT36-07
Joining plastics: welding, adhesives and fixingsScholaFly DT37-03
4.6.2Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '4.6.2a', 'text': 'one off'}; {'ref': '4.6.2b', 'text': 'batch'}; {'ref': '4.6.2c', 'text': 'mass production'}; {'ref': '4.6.2d', 'text': 'continuous.'}Scales of production: one-off, batch, mass and continuousScholaFly DT22-01
4.6.3Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '4.6.3a', 'text': 'marking-out methods (use of reference points, lines and surfaces)'}; {'ref': '4.6.3b', 'text': 'jigs'}; {'ref': '4.6.3c', 'text': 'templates'}; {'ref': '4.6.3d', 'text': 'patterns'}; {'ref': '4.6.3e', 'text': 'moulds'}; {'ref': '4.6.3f', 'text': 'computer-aided manufacturing (CAM)'}; {'ref': '4.6.3g', 'text': 'quality control'}; {'ref': '4.6.3h', 'text': 'working within tolerance'}; {'ref': '4.6.3i', 'text': 'efficient cutting to minimise waste.'}Marking out accurately: datums and marking-out toolsScholaFly DT19-02
Working to tolerances: limits, checks and go/no-go gaugesScholaFly DT19-03
Production aids: templates, patterns, jigs, formers and stencilsScholaFly DT19-04
Nesting and efficient cutting: minimising wasteScholaFly DT19-05
Computer-aided manufacture (CAM) and CNC machinesScholaFly DT21-02
Quality control: measurable checks during manufactureScholaFly DT22-04
4.7Edexcel 1DT0Polymers: specialist techniques to make a high-quality prototype (key idea)Not in our plan yet
4.7.1Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '4.7.1a', 'text': 'hand tools'}; {'ref': '4.7.1b', 'text': 'machinery'}; {'ref': '4.7.1c', 'text': 'digital design and manufacture.'}Choosing and using tools, machines and digital equipmentScholaFly DT19-06
Wastage, addition, deforming and reforming: choosing a making processScholaFly DT20-01
4.7.2Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '4.7.2a', 'text': 'laser cutting and engraving'}; {'ref': '4.7.2b', 'text': 'cutting'}; {'ref': '4.7.2c', 'text': 'filing'}; {'ref': '4.7.2d', 'text': 'bending'}; {'ref': '4.7.2e', 'text': 'abrading'}; {'ref': '4.7.2f', 'text': 'vacuum forming'}; {'ref': '4.7.2g', 'text': 'deforming and reforming.'}Line bending plastic sheetScholaFly DT36-02
Vacuum formingScholaFly DT36-03
Cutting, drilling, filing and casting plasticsScholaFly DT37-01
Laser cutting and engraving polymersScholaFly DT37-02
4.7.3Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '4.7.3a', 'text': 'tapping/threading'}; {'ref': '4.7.3b', 'text': 'fastening – use of nuts, bolts and washers'}; {'ref': '4.7.3c', 'text': 'use of adhesives – contact adhesive, epoxy resin, Tensol® cement, liquid cement (dichloromethane)'}; {'ref': '4.7.3d', 'text': 'wastage'}; {'ref': '4.7.3e', 'text': 'addition.'}Wastage, addition, deforming and reforming: choosing a making processScholaFly DT20-01
Drilling holes and cutting screw threadsScholaFly DT20-03
Joining plastics: welding, adhesives and fixingsScholaFly DT37-03
4.8Edexcel 1DT0Polymers: surface treatments and finishes (key idea)Not in our plan yet
4.8.1Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '4.8.1a', 'text': 'polishing'}; {'ref': '4.8.1b', 'text': 'use of textured moulds or moulds with a fine surface finish'}; {'ref': '4.8.1c', 'text': 'laser engraving'}; {'ref': '4.8.1d', 'text': 'vinyl stickers'}; {'ref': '4.8.1e', 'text': 'GRP pigments.'}Laser cutting and engraving polymersScholaFly DT37-02
Finishing plastics: self-finishing, polishing, printing and vinylScholaFly DT37-04
5.1Edexcel 1DT0Systems: design contexts - applying knowledge when designing or modifying a productDesign contexts: where a design startsScholaFly DT15-01
5.2Edexcel 1DT0Systems: sources, origins, properties and footprint (key idea)Not in our plan yet
5.2.1Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '5.2.1a', 'text': 'light-dependent resistors (LDRs) (in topic 1)'}; {'ref': '5.2.1b', 'text': 'thermistor (in topic 1)'}; {'ref': '5.2.1c', 'text': 'moisture sensor'}; {'ref': '5.2.1d', 'text': 'piezoelectric sensor.'}Sensors: LDRs, thermistors, pressure sensors and PIR motion sensorsScholaFly DT11-02
5.2.2Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '5.2.2a', 'text': 'rocker switch (on/off) (in topic 1)'}; {'ref': '5.2.2c', 'text': 'push to make switch (PTM)'}; {'ref': '5.2.2d', 'text': 'micro switch'}; {'ref': '5.2.2e', 'text': 'reed switch'}Switches as inputs: choosing the right switchScholaFly DT11-03
Microcontrollers and other process componentsScholaFly DT11-06
Resistors: colour code, tolerance and variable resistorsScholaFly DT38-02
Transistors: switching and amplifyingScholaFly DT39-02
Relays: switching a higher-voltage circuitScholaFly DT39-03
5.2.3Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '5.2.3a', 'text': 'buzzers (in topic 1)'}; {'ref': '5.2.3b', 'text': 'light-emitting diodes (LEDs) (in topic 1)'}; {'ref': '5.2.3c', 'text': 'loudspeakers'}; {'ref': '5.2.3d', 'text': 'motors.'}Output components: lamps, LEDs, buzzers, speakers, sirens and bellsScholaFly DT11-04
5.2.4Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '5.2.4a', 'text': 'Russia, Saudi Arabia, United States: polymers from crude oil – acrylic, high impact polystyrene (HIPS), acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS)'}; {'ref': '5.2.4b', 'text': 'China, Russia, USA – silicon'}; {'ref': '5.2.4c', 'text': 'China, Australia, Russia – gold'}; {'ref': '5.2.4d', 'text': 'Chile, China, Peru – copper'}; {'ref': '5.2.4e', 'text': 'Australia, Chile, Argentina – lithium'}; {'ref': '5.2.4f', 'text': 'China, Russia, Canada – aluminium'}; {'ref': '5.2.4g', 'text': 'China, Australia, USA – Rare Earth Elements (REEs)'}; {'ref': '5.2.4h', 'text': 'Philippines, Indonesia, Russia, Canada and Australia – nickel.'}Materials in systems products: cars, appliances, conductors and insulatorsScholaFly DT43-01
5.2.5Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '5.2.5a', 'text': 'tolerances, ratings and values – resistor colour codes'}; {'ref': '5.2.5b', 'text': 'material selection for case construction – physical/working properties, sustainability, manufacturing processes.'}Resistors: colour code, tolerance and variable resistorsScholaFly DT38-02
Stock electronic components: ratings, E12 values, packages and miniaturisationScholaFly DT43-03
Enclosures and cases: material, form, strength and shapingScholaFly DT43-04
5.2.6Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '5.2.6a', 'text': 'conductors, insulators – thermal, electrical'}; {'ref': '5.2.6b', 'text': 'polymers used for cases – durability, hardness, toughness, elasticity.'}Materials in systems products: cars, appliances, conductors and insulatorsScholaFly DT43-01
Enclosures and cases: material, form, strength and shapingScholaFly DT43-04
5.2.7Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '5.2.7a', 'text': 'relying on scarce and/or hazardous elements used in components and systems – cobalt, tantalum, lithium'}; {'ref': '5.2.7b', 'text': 'effects of using components and systems, including modern communications – mobile phones, computers, games consoles, social media networks.'}New ways of working: remote working, video meetings and shiftsScholaFly DT05-05
Social footprint: the responsibilities of designers and manufacturersScholaFly DT08-03
The footprint of electronics: e-waste, RoHS and WEEEScholaFly DT43-02
5.2.8Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '5.2.8a', 'text': 'effects of material extraction and processing of elements'}; {'ref': '5.2.8b', 'text': 'effects of built-in obsolescence'}; {'ref': '5.2.8c', 'text': 'effects of use'}; {'ref': '5.2.8d', 'text': 'the effects of disposal of components and systems – toxicity of metals and polymers.'}Recycling, reuse and disposal of materialsScholaFly DT07-03
Product lifetime: planned obsolescence and designing for repairScholaFly DT07-04
Ecological footprint and carbon footprintScholaFly DT07-05
The footprint of electronics: e-waste, RoHS and WEEEScholaFly DT43-02
5.3Edexcel 1DT0Systems: what influences selection (key idea)Not in our plan yet
5.3.1Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '5.3.1a', 'text': 'form'}; {'ref': '5.3.1b', 'text': 'colour'}; {'ref': '5.3.1c', 'text': 'texture.'}Enclosures and cases: material, form, strength and shapingScholaFly DT43-04
5.3.2Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '5.3.2a', 'text': 'the principles of the Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive for selection'}; {'ref': '5.3.2b', 'text': 'the principles of the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive for disposal.'}The footprint of electronics: e-waste, RoHS and WEEEScholaFly DT43-02
5.3.3Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '5.3.3a', 'text': 'use of stock materials'}; {'ref': '5.3.3b', 'text': 'use of specialist materials'}; {'ref': '5.3.3c', 'text': 'use of scarce elements.'}Choosing materials: function, aesthetics and the environmentScholaFly DT04-01
Choosing materials: cost and availabilityScholaFly DT04-02
Choosing materials: social, cultural and ethical factors, justifying a choiceScholaFly DT04-03
The footprint of electronics: e-waste, RoHS and WEEEScholaFly DT43-02
5.3.4Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '5.3.4a', 'text': 'quality of component – tolerances'}; {'ref': '5.3.4b', 'text': 'manufacturing processes necessary.'}Choosing materials: function, aesthetics and the environmentScholaFly DT04-01
Choosing materials: cost and availabilityScholaFly DT04-02
Choosing materials: social, cultural and ethical factors, justifying a choiceScholaFly DT04-03
Stock electronic components: ratings, E12 values, packages and miniaturisationScholaFly DT43-03
5.3.5Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '5.3.5a', 'text': 'use for different social groups'}; {'ref': '5.3.5b', 'text': 'trends/fashion'}; {'ref': '5.3.5c', 'text': 'popularity.'}Choosing materials: function, aesthetics and the environmentScholaFly DT04-01
Choosing materials: cost and availabilityScholaFly DT04-02
Choosing materials: social, cultural and ethical factors, justifying a choiceScholaFly DT04-03
5.3.6Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '5.3.6a', 'text': 'avoiding offence'}; {'ref': '5.3.6b', 'text': 'suitability for intended market'}; {'ref': '5.3.6c', 'text': 'use of colour and language'}; {'ref': '5.3.6d', 'text': 'the consumer society'}; {'ref': '5.3.6e', 'text': 'the effects of mass production'}; {'ref': '5.3.6f', 'text': 'built-in product obsolescence.'}Choosing materials: function, aesthetics and the environmentScholaFly DT04-01
Choosing materials: cost and availabilityScholaFly DT04-02
Choosing materials: social, cultural and ethical factors, justifying a choiceScholaFly DT04-03
5.4Edexcel 1DT0Systems: forces, stresses, reinforcement and stiffening (key idea)Not in our plan yet
5.4.1Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '5.4.1a', 'text': 'tension'}; {'ref': '5.4.1b', 'text': 'compression'}; {'ref': '5.4.1c', 'text': 'torsion'}; {'ref': '5.4.1d', 'text': 'shear.'}Forces and stresses: tension, compression, bending, torsion and shearScholaFly DT14-01
5.4.2Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '5.4.2a', 'text': 'using composite materials'}; {'ref': '5.4.2b', 'text': 'ribbing to strengthen case structures.'}Reinforcing and stiffening: laminating, folding, ribs, gussets and triangulationScholaFly DT14-02
Composite materials: GRP, carbon fibre, reinforced concrete and packagingScholaFly DT33-04
Enclosures and cases: material, form, strength and shapingScholaFly DT43-04
5.5Edexcel 1DT0Systems: stock forms, types and sizes for calculating quantities (key idea)Calculating material quantities and costsScholaFly DT02-04
Stock electronic components: ratings, E12 values, packages and miniaturisationScholaFly DT43-03
5.5.1Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '5.5.1a', 'text': 'tolerances, ratings and values – such as E12 series resistors'}; {'ref': '5.5.1b', 'text': 'surface-mount technology (SMT)'}; {'ref': '5.5.1c', 'text': 'through-hole components.'}Stock electronic components: ratings, E12 values, packages and miniaturisationScholaFly DT43-03
5.5.2Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '5.5.2a', 'text': 'unit of current (amp)'}; {'ref': '5.5.2b', 'text': 'unit of resistance (ohm)'}; {'ref': '5.5.2c', 'text': 'unit of potential difference (volt)'}; {'ref': '5.5.2d', 'text': 'applications of Ohm’s Law: V = I × R'}Area and circumference: rectangles, triangles and circlesScholaFly DT02-02
Surface area and volume: cuboids and cylindersScholaFly DT02-03
Ohm's law and electrical power: V = IR and P = VIScholaFly DT38-01
Series and parallel circuitsScholaFly DT38-03
Stock electronic components: ratings, E12 values, packages and miniaturisationScholaFly DT43-03
5.6Edexcel 1DT0Systems: alternative processes and scales of production (key idea)Not in our plan yet
5.6.1Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '5.6.1a', 'text': 'photo etching'}; {'ref': '5.6.1b', 'text': 'PCB population – PCB drilling and soldering.'}Making printed circuit boards: photo etching and quality controlScholaFly DT44-02
Building circuits: mounting, soldering and working safelyScholaFly DT44-03
5.6.2Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '5.6.2a', 'text': 'one-off prototyping (breadboard)'}; {'ref': '5.6.2b', 'text': 'batch'}; {'ref': '5.6.2c', 'text': 'mass production'}; {'ref': '5.6.2d', 'text': 'continuous.'}Scales of production: one-off, batch, mass and continuousScholaFly DT22-01
Testing circuits: breadboards, simulation and multimetersScholaFly DT44-01
5.6.3Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '5.6.3a', 'text': 'pick and place technology'}; {'ref': '5.6.3b', 'text': 'surface-mount technology (SMT)'}; {'ref': '5.6.3c', 'text': 'quality control'}; {'ref': '5.6.3d', 'text': 'marking-out methods (use of reference points, lines and surfaces)'}; {'ref': '5.6.3e', 'text': 'templates'}; {'ref': '5.6.3f', 'text': 'patterns'}; {'ref': '5.6.3g', 'text': 'sub-assembly'}; {'ref': '5.6.3h', 'text': 'working within tolerance'}; {'ref': '5.6.3i', 'text': 'efficient cutting to minimise waste.'}Marking out accurately: datums and marking-out toolsScholaFly DT19-02
Working to tolerances: limits, checks and go/no-go gaugesScholaFly DT19-03
Production aids: templates, patterns, jigs, formers and stencilsScholaFly DT19-04
Nesting and efficient cutting: minimising wasteScholaFly DT19-05
Quality control: measurable checks during manufactureScholaFly DT22-04
Commercial circuit-board assembly: pick and place and flow solderingScholaFly DT44-04
5.7Edexcel 1DT0Systems: specialist techniques to make a high-quality prototype (key idea)Not in our plan yet
5.7.1Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '5.7.1a', 'text': 'hand tools'}; {'ref': '5.7.1b', 'text': 'machinery'}; {'ref': '5.7.1c', 'text': 'digital design and manufacture.'}Choosing and using tools, machines and digital equipmentScholaFly DT19-06
Wastage, addition, deforming and reforming: choosing a making processScholaFly DT20-01
5.7.2Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '5.7.2a', 'text': 'vacuum forming'}; {'ref': '5.7.2b', 'text': 'CNC laser cutting'}; {'ref': '5.7.2c', 'text': '3D printing'}; {'ref': '5.7.2d', 'text': 'drilling.'}Drilling holes and cutting screw threadsScholaFly DT20-03
Laser cutting, 3D printing and rapid prototypingScholaFly DT21-03
Vacuum formingScholaFly DT36-03
Enclosures and cases: material, form, strength and shapingScholaFly DT43-04
5.7.3Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '5.7.3a', 'text': 'PCB mounting methods – through hole, surface mount'}; {'ref': '5.7.3b', 'text': 'cable management – looms, sleeving, ties'}; {'ref': '5.7.3c', 'text': 'wastage'}; {'ref': '5.7.3d', 'text': 'addition.'}Wastage, addition, deforming and reforming: choosing a making processScholaFly DT20-01
Building circuits: mounting, soldering and working safelyScholaFly DT44-03
5.8Edexcel 1DT0Systems: surface treatments and finishes (key idea)Not in our plan yet
5.8.1Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '5.8.1a', 'text': 'metal plating to enhance the functionality and performance of electronic connections'}; {'ref': '5.8.1b', 'text': 'insulating coatings and coverings for functionality/safety'}; {'ref': '5.8.1c', 'text': 'resistor colour code bands to identify values and tolerance'}; {'ref': '5.8.1d', 'text': 'finishes applied to cases – anodising, painting, screen printing.'}Resistors: colour code, tolerance and variable resistorsScholaFly DT38-02
Finishes for electronic and mechanical productsScholaFly DT44-05
6.1Edexcel 1DT0Textiles: design contexts - applying knowledge when designing or modifying a productDesign contexts: where a design startsScholaFly DT15-01
6.2Edexcel 1DT0Textiles: sources, origins, properties and footprint (key idea)Not in our plan yet
6.2.1Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '6.2.1a', 'text': 'animal'}; {'ref': '6.2.1a.i', 'text': 'wool (in topic 1)'}; {'ref': '6.2.1a.ii', 'text': 'silk'}; {'ref': '6.2.1b', 'text': 'vegetable'}; {'ref': '6.2.1b.i', 'text': 'cotton (in topic 1)'}; {'ref': '6.2.1b.ii', 'text': 'linen.'}Natural fibres: cotton, wool and silkScholaFly DT29-02
6.2.2Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '6.2.2a', 'text': 'polyester (in topic 1)'}; {'ref': '6.2.2b', 'text': 'acrylic (in topic 1)'}; {'ref': '6.2.2c', 'text': 'regenerated cellulosic – viscose, acetate, Tencel®'}; {'ref': '6.2.2d', 'text': 'polyamide'}; {'ref': '6.2.2e', 'text': 'elastane'}; {'ref': '6.2.2f', 'text': 'nylon.'}Synthetic fibres: polyester, nylon, elastane and polypropyleneScholaFly DT29-03
6.2.3Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '6.2.3a', 'text': 'plain – calico (in topic 1)'}; {'ref': '6.2.3b', 'text': 'twill – denim (in topic 1)'}; {'ref': '6.2.3c', 'text': 'satin – jacquard'}; {'ref': '6.2.3d', 'text': 'pile – velvet.'}Woven, knitted and non-woven fabricsScholaFly DT29-05
6.2.4Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '6.2.4a', 'text': 'felted wool fabric (in topic 1)'}; {'ref': '6.2.4b', 'text': 'bonded fibres/webs (in topic 1).'}Woven, knitted and non-woven fabricsScholaFly DT29-05
6.2.5Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '6.2.5a', 'text': 'weft-knitted fabrics (in topic 1)'}; {'ref': '6.2.5b', 'text': 'warp-knitted fabrics (in topic 1).'}Woven, knitted and non-woven fabricsScholaFly DT29-05
6.2.5[2]Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '6.2.5[2]a', 'text': 'China, India, USA, Pakistan – cotton'}; {'ref': '6.2.5[2]b', 'text': 'China, India, Uzbekistan – silk'}; {'ref': '6.2.5[2]c', 'text': 'Russia, Canada, Ukraine, Europe (France and Belgium) – (flax) linen'}; {'ref': '6.2.5[2]d', 'text': 'Australia, New Zealand, China, USA, United Kingdom – wool'}; {'ref': '6.2.5[2]e', 'text': 'Alpine Forests – cellulose and wood pulp – cotton linters, pine, spruce, or hemlock trees – soft wood – acetate'}; {'ref': '6.2.5[2]f', 'text': 'European Forest – oak and birch – hard wood – Lyocell™'}; {'ref': '6.2.5[2]g', 'text': 'Russia, UAE, Saudi Arabia – crude oil – polyester, nylon, acrylic.'}From fibre to yarn: where textiles come from and how they are spunScholaFly DT30-01
6.2.6Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '6.2.6a', 'text': 'allergenic'}; {'ref': '6.2.6b', 'text': 'texture'}; {'ref': '6.2.6c', 'text': 'density.'}Properties of fibres and fabricsScholaFly DT29-06
6.2.7Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '6.2.7a', 'text': 'elasticity (in topic 1)'}; {'ref': '6.2.7b', 'text': 'resilience (in topic 1)'}; {'ref': '6.2.7c', 'text': 'durability (in topic 1)'}; {'ref': '6.2.7d', 'text': 'tensile strength'}; {'ref': '6.2.7e', 'text': 'breathability and absorbency'}; {'ref': '6.2.7f', 'text': 'electrical conductivity'}; {'ref': '6.2.7g', 'text': 'heat conductivity.'}Properties of fibres and fabricsScholaFly DT29-06
6.2.8Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '6.2.8a', 'text': 'trend forecasting'}; {'ref': '6.2.8b', 'text': 'impact of material production on communities and wildlife'}; {'ref': '6.2.8c', 'text': 'impact of farming and material production on communities and wildlife'}; {'ref': '6.2.8d', 'text': 'recycling/disposal – ethical responsibility'}; {'ref': '6.2.8e', 'text': 'reduction of chemical finishes – surface and aftercare treatments'}; {'ref': '6.2.8f', 'text': 'reduction of packaging materials – reduction in litter/waste/energy use'}; {'ref': '6.2.8g', 'text': 'brand identity – consumerism, changing the packaging of products over time.'}The six Rs: reduce, refuse, re-use, repair, recycle, rethinkScholaFly DT07-02
Recycling, reuse and disposal of materialsScholaFly DT07-03
Social footprint: the responsibilities of designers and manufacturersScholaFly DT08-03
Fashion and trends: how new technology changes themScholaFly DT16-04
Choosing a textile: looks, cost and footprintScholaFly DT30-04
6.2.9Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '6.2.9a', 'text': 'sustainability'}; {'ref': '6.2.9b', 'text': 'processing'}; {'ref': '6.2.9c', 'text': 'transportation'}; {'ref': '6.2.9d', 'text': 'wastage'}; {'ref': '6.2.9e', 'text': 'pollution'}; {'ref': '6.2.9f', 'text': 'deforestation'}; {'ref': '6.2.9g', 'text': 'oil exploration and extraction'}; {'ref': '6.2.9h', 'text': 'wildlife loss.'}Ecological footprint and carbon footprintScholaFly DT07-05
6.3Edexcel 1DT0Textiles: what influences selection (key idea)Not in our plan yet
6.3.1Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '6.3.1a', 'text': 'form'}; {'ref': '6.3.1b', 'text': 'colour'}; {'ref': '6.3.1c', 'text': 'texture'}; {'ref': '6.3.1d', 'text': 'lustre, sheen, shine.'}Choosing a textile: looks, cost and footprintScholaFly DT30-04
6.3.2Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '6.3.2a', 'text': 'sustainability'}; {'ref': '6.3.2b', 'text': 'pollution'}; {'ref': '6.3.2c', 'text': 'upcycling.'}Choosing materials: function, aesthetics and the environmentScholaFly DT04-01
Choosing materials: cost and availabilityScholaFly DT04-02
Choosing materials: social, cultural and ethical factors, justifying a choiceScholaFly DT04-03
6.3.3Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '6.3.3a', 'text': 'use of stock materials'}; {'ref': '6.3.3b', 'text': 'use of specialist materials.'}Choosing materials: function, aesthetics and the environmentScholaFly DT04-01
Choosing materials: cost and availabilityScholaFly DT04-02
Choosing materials: social, cultural and ethical factors, justifying a choiceScholaFly DT04-03
6.3.4Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '6.3.4a', 'text': 'quality of material'}; {'ref': '6.3.4b', 'text': 'manufacturing processes necessary'}; {'ref': '6.3.4c', 'text': 'treatments: fire proofing, stain resist, water proofing'}; {'ref': '6.3.4d', 'text': 'transportation – costs of moving materials around the world from country of origin.'}Choosing a textile: looks, cost and footprintScholaFly DT30-04
6.3.5Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '6.3.5a', 'text': 'use for different social groups'}; {'ref': '6.3.5b', 'text': 'trends/fashion'}; {'ref': '6.3.5c', 'text': 'popularity.'}Choosing materials: function, aesthetics and the environmentScholaFly DT04-01
Choosing materials: cost and availabilityScholaFly DT04-02
Choosing materials: social, cultural and ethical factors, justifying a choiceScholaFly DT04-03
6.3.6Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '6.3.6a', 'text': 'avoiding offence'}; {'ref': '6.3.6b', 'text': 'suitability for intended market'}; {'ref': '6.3.6c', 'text': 'use of colour and language'}; {'ref': '6.3.6d', 'text': 'the consumer society'}; {'ref': '6.3.6e', 'text': 'the effects of mass production'}; {'ref': '6.3.6f', 'text': 'built-in product obsolescence.'}Choosing materials: function, aesthetics and the environmentScholaFly DT04-01
Choosing materials: cost and availabilityScholaFly DT04-02
Choosing materials: social, cultural and ethical factors, justifying a choiceScholaFly DT04-03
6.4Edexcel 1DT0Textiles: forces, stresses, reinforcement and stiffening (key idea)Not in our plan yet
6.4.1Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '6.4.1a', 'text': 'compression'}; {'ref': '6.4.1b', 'text': 'tension'}; {'ref': '6.4.1c', 'text': 'shear'}; {'ref': '6.4.1d', 'text': 'natural forces within the fibre as it grows – shape'}; {'ref': '6.4.1e', 'text': 'flexibility.'}Forces and stresses: tension, compression, bending, torsion and shearScholaFly DT14-01
Textiles under force: strengthening, stiffening, laminating and bondingScholaFly DT30-03
6.4.2Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '6.4.2a', 'text': 'ribs and boning'}; {'ref': '6.4.2b', 'text': 'suitable fabrication/assembly/construction processes'}; {'ref': '6.4.2c', 'text': 'lamination'}; {'ref': '6.4.2d', 'text': 'embedding composite materials'}; {'ref': '6.4.2e', 'text': 'stay stitching.'}Textiles under force: strengthening, stiffening, laminating and bondingScholaFly DT30-03
6.5Edexcel 1DT0Textiles: stock forms, types and sizes for calculating quantities (key idea)Calculating material quantities and costsScholaFly DT02-04
Textile stock forms: widths, weights, yarn measures and componentsScholaFly DT30-02
6.5.1Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '6.5.1a', 'text': 'rolls'}; {'ref': '6.5.1b', 'text': 'blocks'}; {'ref': '6.5.1c', 'text': 'denier'}; {'ref': '6.5.1d', 'text': 'weights – single, double'}; {'ref': '6.5.1e', 'text': 'laminates.'}Textile stock forms: widths, weights, yarn measures and componentsScholaFly DT30-02
6.5.2Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '6.5.2a', 'text': 'standard width – 90\u2009cm, 137\u2009cm, 154\u2009cm'}; {'ref': '6.5.2b', 'text': 'yarn weight'}; {'ref': '6.5.2c', 'text': 'area'}; {'ref': '6.5.2d', 'text': 'diameter.'}Textile stock forms: widths, weights, yarn measures and componentsScholaFly DT30-02
6.6Edexcel 1DT0Textiles: alternative processes and scales of production (key idea)Not in our plan yet
6.6.1Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '6.6.1a', 'text': 'shears'}; {'ref': '6.6.1b', 'text': 'stamp'}; {'ref': '6.6.1c', 'text': 'laser cut'}; {'ref': '6.6.1d', 'text': 'heating element – soldering iron'}; {'ref': '6.6.1e', 'text': 'extrusion.'}Cutting fabric: shears, industrial knives, die cutters and CAMScholaFly DT31-02
6.6.2Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '6.6.2a', 'text': 'one off'}; {'ref': '6.6.2b', 'text': 'batch'}; {'ref': '6.6.2c', 'text': 'mass production'}; {'ref': '6.6.2d', 'text': 'continuous.'}Scales of production: one-off, batch, mass and continuousScholaFly DT22-01
6.6.3Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '6.6.3a', 'text': 'marking-out methods (use of reference points, lines and surfaces)'}; {'ref': '6.6.3b', 'text': 'templates'}; {'ref': '6.6.3c', 'text': 'patterns'}; {'ref': '6.6.3d', 'text': 'sub-assembly'}; {'ref': '6.6.3e', 'text': 'computer-aided manufacturing (CAM)'}; {'ref': '6.6.3f', 'text': 'quality control'}; {'ref': '6.6.3g', 'text': 'working within tolerance'}; {'ref': '6.6.3h', 'text': 'efficient cutting to minimise waste.'}Marking out accurately: datums and marking-out toolsScholaFly DT19-02
Working to tolerances: limits, checks and go/no-go gaugesScholaFly DT19-03
Production aids: templates, patterns, jigs, formers and stencilsScholaFly DT19-04
Nesting and efficient cutting: minimising wasteScholaFly DT19-05
Computer-aided manufacture (CAM) and CNC machinesScholaFly DT21-02
Quality control: measurable checks during manufactureScholaFly DT22-04
6.7Edexcel 1DT0Textiles: specialist techniques to make a high-quality prototype (key idea)Not in our plan yet
6.7.1Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '6.7.1a', 'text': 'hand tools'}; {'ref': '6.7.1b', 'text': 'machinery'}; {'ref': '6.7.1c', 'text': 'digital design and manufacture.'}Choosing and using tools, machines and digital equipmentScholaFly DT19-06
Wastage, addition, deforming and reforming: choosing a making processScholaFly DT20-01
6.7.2Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '6.7.2a', 'text': 'adding and reducing fullness – pleat, gather, dart, tucks, shirring, ease, godet, under stitching'}; {'ref': '6.7.2b', 'text': 'moulding – steam, heat, adhesive'}; {'ref': '6.7.2c', 'text': 'adding structure – interfacing, boning.'}Shaping fabric: pleats and gathersScholaFly DT31-03
6.7.3Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '6.7.3a', 'text': 'draping'}; {'ref': '6.7.3b', 'text': 'seams – plain, felled, French, double stitching, topstitching'}; {'ref': '6.7.3c', 'text': 'finishing raw edges – zig zagged, bound, rolled, turned under and sewn, blind hemming, invisible stitching'}; {'ref': '6.7.3d', 'text': 'fusing – sealed seams, taping, bonding'}; {'ref': '6.7.3e', 'text': 'component linkage'}; {'ref': '6.7.3f', 'text': 'overlocking – 2, 3 or 4 thread – raw edges and joining'}; {'ref': '6.7.3g', 'text': 'pressing, moulding'}; {'ref': '6.7.3h', 'text': 'wastage'}; {'ref': '6.7.3i', 'text': 'addition.'}Seams, edge finishes and assembling textile productsScholaFly DT31-04
6.8Edexcel 1DT0Textiles: surface treatments and finishes (key idea)Not in our plan yet
6.8.1Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '6.8.1a', 'text': 'fabric painting (including silk)'}; {'ref': '6.8.1b', 'text': 'batik'}; {'ref': '6.8.1c', 'text': 'laminating'}; {'ref': '6.8.1d', 'text': 'couching'}; {'ref': '6.8.1e', 'text': 'embroidery'}; {'ref': '6.8.1f', 'text': 'appliqué'}; {'ref': '6.8.1g', 'text': 'printing'}; {'ref': '6.8.1h', 'text': 'resist dyeing'}; {'ref': '6.8.1i', 'text': 'patchwork'}; {'ref': '6.8.1j', 'text': 'quilting'}Textiles under force: strengthening, stiffening, laminating and bondingScholaFly DT30-03
Dyeing fabric: dyes, batik and commercial dyeingScholaFly DT32-01
Printing and painting fabric: screen, roller, block and transfer printingScholaFly DT32-02
Quilting fabric: layers, wadding and stitchingScholaFly DT32-03
Protective fabric finishes: flame retardant, stain, water and crease resistantScholaFly DT32-04
Finishes for look and feel: calendering, brushing and stone washingScholaFly DT32-05
Smart textiles: conductive fabrics and micro-encapsulationScholaFly DT33-06
7.1Edexcel 1DT0Timbers: design contexts - applying knowledge when designing or modifying a productDesign contexts: where a design startsScholaFly DT15-01
7.2Edexcel 1DT0Timbers: sources, origins, properties and footprint (key idea)Not in our plan yet
7.2.1Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '7.2.1a', 'text': 'oak (in topic 1)'}; {'ref': '7.2.1b', 'text': 'mahogany (in topic 1)'}; {'ref': '7.2.1c', 'text': 'beech (in topic 1)'}; {'ref': '7.2.1d', 'text': 'balsa (in topic 1)'}; {'ref': '7.2.1e', 'text': 'jelutong'}; {'ref': '7.2.1f', 'text': 'birch'}; {'ref': '7.2.1g', 'text': 'ash.'}Hardwoods and softwoods: oak, beech, pine and the other common timbersScholaFly DT25-01
7.2.2Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '7.2.2a', 'text': 'pine (in topic 1)'}; {'ref': '7.2.2b', 'text': 'cedar (in topic 1)'}; {'ref': '7.2.2c', 'text': 'larch.'}Hardwoods and softwoods: oak, beech, pine and the other common timbersScholaFly DT25-01
7.2.3Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '7.2.3a', 'text': 'plywood (in topic 1)'}; {'ref': '7.2.3b', 'text': 'medium density fibreboard (MDF) (in topic 1)'}; {'ref': '7.2.3c', 'text': 'chipboard.'}Manufactured boards: plywood, MDF, chipboard and hardboardScholaFly DT25-02
7.2.4Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '7.2.4a', 'text': 'Alpine forests – pine, cedar, larch'}; {'ref': '7.2.4b', 'text': 'European forests – oak, beech, ash, birch'}; {'ref': '7.2.4c', 'text': 'Amazonian forests – mahogany.'}From tree to plank: conversion and seasoning, and why timber warpsScholaFly DT25-04
7.2.5Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '7.2.5a', 'text': 'knots'}; {'ref': '7.2.5b', 'text': 'colour'}; {'ref': '7.2.5c', 'text': 'grain structure'}; {'ref': '7.2.5d', 'text': 'density.'}Properties of timber and how to identify a timberScholaFly DT25-03
From tree to plank: conversion and seasoning, and why timber warpsScholaFly DT25-04
7.2.6Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '7.2.6a', 'text': 'hardness (in topic 1)'}; {'ref': '7.2.6b', 'text': 'toughness (in topic 1)'}; {'ref': '7.2.6c', 'text': 'durability (in topic 1)'}; {'ref': '7.2.6d', 'text': 'elasticity'}; {'ref': '7.2.6e', 'text': 'tensile strength'}; {'ref': '7.2.6f', 'text': 'compressive strength.'}Properties of timber and how to identify a timberScholaFly DT25-03
7.2.7Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '7.2.7a', 'text': 'trend forecasting'}; {'ref': '7.2.7b', 'text': 'impact of logging on communities'}; {'ref': '7.2.7c', 'text': 'ease and difficulty of recycling and disposal.'}Recycling, reuse and disposal of materialsScholaFly DT07-03
Social footprint: the responsibilities of designers and manufacturersScholaFly DT08-03
Fashion and trends: how new technology changes themScholaFly DT16-04
Timber's footprint, and choosing a timberScholaFly DT25-07
7.2.8Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '7.2.8a', 'text': 'sustainability'}; {'ref': '7.2.8b', 'text': 'deforestation'}; {'ref': '7.2.8c', 'text': 'habitat destruction and loss'}; {'ref': '7.2.8d', 'text': 'processing'}; {'ref': '7.2.8e', 'text': 'transportation'}; {'ref': '7.2.8f', 'text': 'wastage'}; {'ref': '7.2.8g', 'text': 'pollution.'}Ecological footprint and carbon footprintScholaFly DT07-05
Timber's footprint, and choosing a timberScholaFly DT25-07
7.3Edexcel 1DT0Timbers: what influences selection (key idea)Not in our plan yet
7.3.1Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '7.3.1a', 'text': 'form'}; {'ref': '7.3.1b', 'text': 'colour'}; {'ref': '7.3.1c', 'text': 'texture.'}Choosing materials: function, aesthetics and the environmentScholaFly DT04-01
Choosing materials: cost and availabilityScholaFly DT04-02
Choosing materials: social, cultural and ethical factors, justifying a choiceScholaFly DT04-03
7.3.2Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '7.3.2a', 'text': 'sustainability'}; {'ref': '7.3.2b', 'text': 'genetic engineering'}; {'ref': '7.3.2c', 'text': 'seasoning'}; {'ref': '7.3.2d', 'text': 'upcycling.'}From tree to plank: conversion and seasoning, and why timber warpsScholaFly DT25-04
Timber's footprint, and choosing a timberScholaFly DT25-07
7.3.3Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '7.3.3a', 'text': 'use of stock materials'}; {'ref': '7.3.3b', 'text': 'use of specialist materials'}; {'ref': '7.3.3c', 'text': 'environmental impact of hurricanes, storms and disease.'}Timber's footprint, and choosing a timberScholaFly DT25-07
7.3.4Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '7.3.4a', 'text': 'quality of material'}; {'ref': '7.3.4b', 'text': 'manufacturing processes necessary'}; {'ref': '7.3.4c', 'text': 'treatments: fire proofing, tanilized.'}Costing timber: working out the quantity and the costScholaFly DT25-06
Finishing timber: paints, stains, varnishes, oils and preservativesScholaFly DT26-07
7.3.5Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '7.3.5a', 'text': 'use for different social groups'}; {'ref': '7.3.5b', 'text': 'trends/fashion'}; {'ref': '7.3.5c', 'text': 'popularity.'}Choosing materials: function, aesthetics and the environmentScholaFly DT04-01
Choosing materials: cost and availabilityScholaFly DT04-02
Choosing materials: social, cultural and ethical factors, justifying a choiceScholaFly DT04-03
7.3.6Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '7.3.6a', 'text': 'avoiding offence'}; {'ref': '7.3.6b', 'text': 'suitability for intended market'}; {'ref': '7.3.6c', 'text': 'the consumer society'}; {'ref': '7.3.6d', 'text': 'the effects of mass production'}; {'ref': '7.3.6e', 'text': 'built-in product obsolescence.'}Choosing materials: function, aesthetics and the environmentScholaFly DT04-01
Choosing materials: cost and availabilityScholaFly DT04-02
Choosing materials: social, cultural and ethical factors, justifying a choiceScholaFly DT04-03
7.4Edexcel 1DT0Timbers: forces, stresses, reinforcement and stiffening (key idea)Not in our plan yet
7.4.1Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '7.4.1a', 'text': 'compression'}; {'ref': '7.4.1b', 'text': 'tension'}; {'ref': '7.4.1c', 'text': 'shear'}; {'ref': '7.4.1d', 'text': 'natural forces within the timber as it grows'}; {'ref': '7.4.1e', 'text': 'pre-stressed construction beams.'}Forces and stresses: tension, compression, bending, torsion and shearScholaFly DT14-01
Forces on timber: how wood is reinforced and stiffenedScholaFly DT26-06
7.4.2Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '7.4.2a', 'text': 'frame structures'}; {'ref': '7.4.2b', 'text': 'suitable fabrication/assembly/construction processes'}; {'ref': '7.4.2c', 'text': 'lamination'}; {'ref': '7.4.2d', 'text': 'use of braces and tie bars'}; {'ref': '7.4.2e', 'text': 'embedding composite materials.'}Reinforcing and stiffening: laminating, folding, ribs, gussets and triangulationScholaFly DT14-02
Forces on timber: how wood is reinforced and stiffenedScholaFly DT26-06
7.5Edexcel 1DT0Timbers: stock forms, types and sizes for calculating quantities (key idea)Stock forms and standard sizes of timber and boardsScholaFly DT25-05
Costing timber: working out the quantity and the costScholaFly DT25-06
7.5.1Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '7.5.1a', 'text': 'regular sections'}; {'ref': '7.5.1b', 'text': 'mouldings'}; {'ref': '7.5.1c', 'text': 'dowels'}; {'ref': '7.5.1d', 'text': 'sheets.'}Stock forms and standard sizes of timber and boardsScholaFly DT25-05
7.5.2Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '7.5.2a', 'text': 'PAR/PSE/imperial and metric'}; {'ref': '7.5.2b', 'text': 'cross-sectional area'}; {'ref': '7.5.2c', 'text': 'diameter'}; {'ref': '7.5.2d', 'text': 'board sizes – 2440\u2009mm × 1220\u2009mm, 1220\u2009mm × 610\u2009mm.'}Stock forms and standard sizes of timber and boardsScholaFly DT25-05
7.6Edexcel 1DT0Timbers: alternative processes and scales of production (key idea)Not in our plan yet
7.6.1Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '7.6.1a', 'text': 'routing'}; {'ref': '7.6.1b', 'text': 'sawing'}; {'ref': '7.6.1c', 'text': 'use of a mortise'}; {'ref': '7.6.1d', 'text': 'use of a bag press.'}Laminating, veneering and steam bending woodScholaFly DT26-04
Timber in quantity: routing, turning and the go/no-go fixtureScholaFly DT26-05
7.6.2Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '7.6.2a', 'text': 'one off'}; {'ref': '7.6.2b', 'text': 'batch'}; {'ref': '7.6.2c', 'text': 'mass production'}; {'ref': '7.6.2d', 'text': 'continuous.'}Scales of production: one-off, batch, mass and continuousScholaFly DT22-01
7.6.3Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '7.6.3a', 'text': 'marking-out methods (use of reference points, lines and surfaces)'}; {'ref': '7.6.3b', 'text': 'jigs'}; {'ref': '7.6.3c', 'text': 'fixtures'}; {'ref': '7.6.3d', 'text': 'templates'}; {'ref': '7.6.3e', 'text': 'patterns'}; {'ref': '7.6.3f', 'text': 'sub-assembly'}; {'ref': '7.6.3g', 'text': 'computer-aided manufacturing (CAM)'}; {'ref': '7.6.3h', 'text': 'quality control'}; {'ref': '7.6.3i', 'text': 'working within tolerance'}; {'ref': '7.6.3j', 'text': 'efficient cutting to minimise waste.'}Marking out accurately: datums and marking-out toolsScholaFly DT19-02
Working to tolerances: limits, checks and go/no-go gaugesScholaFly DT19-03
Production aids: templates, patterns, jigs, formers and stencilsScholaFly DT19-04
Nesting and efficient cutting: minimising wasteScholaFly DT19-05
Computer-aided manufacture (CAM) and CNC machinesScholaFly DT21-02
Quality control: measurable checks during manufactureScholaFly DT22-04
7.7Edexcel 1DT0Timbers: specialist techniques to make a high-quality prototype (key idea)Not in our plan yet
7.7.1Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '7.7.1a', 'text': 'hand tools'}; {'ref': '7.7.1b', 'text': 'machinery'}; {'ref': '7.7.1c', 'text': 'digital design and manufacture.'}Choosing and using tools, machines and digital equipmentScholaFly DT19-06
Wastage, addition, deforming and reforming: choosing a making processScholaFly DT20-01
7.7.2Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '7.7.2a', 'text': 'drilling'}; {'ref': '7.7.2b', 'text': 'cutting'}; {'ref': '7.7.2c', 'text': 'planing'}; {'ref': '7.7.2d', 'text': 'chiselling'}; {'ref': '7.7.2e', 'text': 'turning – face plate and between centres'}; {'ref': '7.7.2f', 'text': 'abrading – glass paper'}; {'ref': '7.7.2g', 'text': 'carving'}; {'ref': '7.7.2h', 'text': 'use of rasps/surforms.'}Drilling holes and cutting screw threadsScholaFly DT20-03
Turning on the lathe and using the milling machineScholaFly DT20-04
Shaping timber by hand and machine: saws, chisels, planes and abradingScholaFly DT26-01
7.7.3Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '7.7.3a', 'text': 'lamination'}; {'ref': '7.7.3b', 'text': 'veneering'}; {'ref': '7.7.3c', 'text': 'use of screws'}; {'ref': '7.7.3d', 'text': 'nailing'}; {'ref': '7.7.3e', 'text': 'use of adhesives – PVA, contact adhesive'}; {'ref': '7.7.3f', 'text': 'jointing – butt, dowel, lap, housing, mitre, mortise and tenon, dovetail'}; {'ref': '7.7.3g', 'text': 'wastage'}; {'ref': '7.7.3h', 'text': 'addition.'}Shaping timber by hand and machine: saws, chisels, planes and abradingScholaFly DT26-01
Wood joints: frame and box joints, and carcase, stool and frame constructionScholaFly DT26-02
Joining timber: woodscrews, nails, hinges and knock-down fittingsScholaFly DT26-03
Laminating, veneering and steam bending woodScholaFly DT26-04
7.7.4Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '7.7.4a', 'text': 'knock-down fittings'}; {'ref': '7.7.4b', 'text': 'hinges'}; {'ref': '7.7.4c', 'text': 'ironmongery.'}Joining timber: woodscrews, nails, hinges and knock-down fittingsScholaFly DT26-03
7.8Edexcel 1DT0Timbers: surface treatments and finishes (key idea)Not in our plan yet
7.8.1Edexcel 1DT0{'ref': '7.8.1a', 'text': 'painting'}; {'ref': '7.8.1b', 'text': 'staining'}; {'ref': '7.8.1c', 'text': 'varnishing'}; {'ref': '7.8.1d', 'text': 'wax'}; {'ref': '7.8.1e', 'text': 'oil'}; {'ref': '7.8.1f', 'text': 'shellac'}; {'ref': '7.8.1g', 'text': 'veneering.'}Finishing timber: paints, stains, varnishes, oils and preservativesScholaFly DT26-07
App1:1Edexcel 1DT0Decimals and standard formDecimals and standard formScholaFly DT01-02
Ratio and scale drawingsScholaFly DT01-03
Fractions and percentages: profit, waste and survey resultsScholaFly DT01-04
Area and circumference: rectangles, triangles and circlesScholaFly DT02-02
Surface area and volume: cuboids and cylindersScholaFly DT02-03
App1:2Edexcel 1DT0Presenting data: diagrams, bar charts and histogramsCharts: frequency tables, bar charts, pie charts and histogramsScholaFly DT01-05
App1:3Edexcel 1DT0Plotting, drawing and interpreting graphsPlotting and reading graphsScholaFly DT01-06
App1:4Edexcel 1DT0Angles in degreesAngles, triangles and tessellationScholaFly DT02-01
Area and circumference: rectangles, triangles and circlesScholaFly DT02-02
Surface area and volume: cuboids and cylindersScholaFly DT02-03
Visualising 3D forms and drawing them in 2DScholaFly DT10-01
Nets: developments of 3D shapes and packagesScholaFly DT10-07
App3:1Edexcel 1DT0Quantities, units and symbolsUnits, symbols and metric prefixesScholaFly DT01-01
Physical properties: metals, non-metals and the main material groupsScholaFly DT03-01
Properties of metals: conductivity, malleability, ductility and toughnessScholaFly DT27-06
App3:2Edexcel 1DT0Principles of life cycle assessmentRecycling, reuse and disposal of materialsScholaFly DT07-03
Life cycle assessment (LCA)ScholaFly DT07-06
App3:3Edexcel 1DT0Corrosion and oxidisationPhysical properties: metals, non-metals and the main material groupsScholaFly DT03-01
Working properties of materials: strength, hardness, toughness and moreScholaFly DT03-02
Energy sources: renewable and non-renewableScholaFly DT06-01
Types of motion and what a mechanism doesScholaFly DT12-01
Levers: first, second and third class (order)ScholaFly DT12-02
Gear trains and gear ratioScholaFly DT13-01
Forces and stresses: tension, compression, bending, torsion and shearScholaFly DT14-01
Alloys: how mixing metals changes their propertiesScholaFly DT27-04
Corrosion and oxidisation: why metals rust and tarnishScholaFly DT27-05