GCSE Design and Technology Revision Notes

18 free revision notes covering every main GCSE Design and Technology topic. No account needed.

Core Technical Principles

New and Emerging Technologies Energy and Sustainability Modern Materials and Smart Materials Systems Approach - Inputs Processes and Outputs Mechanical Devices - Cams Gears Pulleys and Levers Electronic Systems and Programmable Components

Designing & Making Principles

Investigation and Design Strategies User-Centred Design Communication of Design Ideas Prototype Development Accuracy in Making Quality Control and Tolerances

Specialist Technical Principles

Materials and Properties - Timber Metals Polymers Textiles and Papers Stock Forms and Standard Components Selection of Materials Surface Treatments and Finishes Forces and Stresses Scales of Production - One-Off Batch Mass and Continuous

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