AQA GCSE Design and Technology (8552)
Complete AQA 8552 Design and Technology revision covering new and emerging technologies, energy and materials, mechanical devices, material properties, forces and stresses, ecological footprint, working with materials, specialist techniques, designing and making principles — with full exam preparation.
AQA GCSE D&T: New & Emerging Technologies
Master new and emerging technologies, enterprise, sustainability, CAD/CAM and manufacturing systems for the AQA GCSE Design and Technology specification (8552).
AQA GCSE D&T: Energy, New Materials & Systems
Master energy sources, modern and smart materials, composites, technical textiles and electronic systems for the AQA GCSE Design and Technology specification (8552).
AQA GCSE D&T: Mechanical Devices & Movement
Master mechanical systems including levers, linkages, gears, cams, pulleys and calculations for the AQA GCSE Design and Technology specification (8552).
AQA GCSE D&T: Materials & Their Properties
Master papers, boards, timbers, metals, polymers, textiles and material properties for the AQA GCSE Design and Technology specification (8552).
AQA GCSE D&T: Material Selection, Forces & Stresses
Covers material selection criteria, social/ethical/cultural factors, forces acting on materials, elastic and plastic deformation, reinforcing and stiffening techniques, stress, strain, Young's modulus, and testing methods for AQA GCSE Design and Technology (8552) Sections 3.2.1 and 3.2.2.
AQA GCSE D&T: Ecological & Social Footprint
Covers environmental impact of material extraction, carbon footprint, the six Rs, life cycle assessment, planned obsolescence, sources and origins of materials, fair trade, ethical sourcing, and worker welfare for AQA GCSE Design and Technology (8552) Sections 3.2.3 and 3.2.4.
AQA GCSE D&T: Working with Materials & Scales of Production
Covers physical and mechanical properties, cutting, shaping, forming, joining techniques, wastage vs redistribution methods, stock forms and standard sizes, calculating material requirements, and scales of production for AQA GCSE Design and Technology (8552) Sections 3.2.5, 3.2.6, and 3.2.7.
AQA GCSE D&T: Specialist Techniques, Processes & Finishes
Covers production aids, quality control, specialist tools for all material areas, commercial processes (die cutting, screen printing, sublimation, CNC routing) and surface treatments for timbers, metals, polymers and textiles. AQA 8552 Sections 3.2.8 and 3.2.9.
AQA GCSE D&T: Designing & Making Principles
Covers investigation methods, human factors (ergonomics and anthropometrics), environmental and social challenges, influential designers and companies, design strategies, communication techniques, modelling, prototyping and exam practice. AQA 8552 Section 3.3.
AQA GCSE D&T: Exam Preparation
Comprehensive exam preparation for AQA GCSE Design and Technology (8552). Covers Paper 1 and Paper 2 strategies, command words, mathematical and scientific content, material identification, design communication, NEA portfolio guidance, common mistakes and final revision checklists.
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