BOOK
Edexcel GCSE (9-1) Design and Technology Student Book
Mark Wellington | Andrew Dennis | Trish Colley | Tim Weston | Jenny Dhami
(2017)
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Abstract
Exam Board: Edexcel
Level: GCSE
Subject: Design & Technology
First teaching: September 2017
First exams: June 2019
Developed specifically for the Edexcel GCSE (9-1) Design and Technology, this Student Book:
- provides full coverage of the entire specification, with support for the core content and each of the material specialisms
- supports the teaching of non-examined assessment (NEA) with exemplar work and hints and tips on how to get it right
- helps students to build practical skills and apply knowledge with ‘Apply it’ and ‘Checkpoint’ features
- includes 'Maths in Practise' features, supporting learners through the understanding and application of the necessary maths skills
- helps students to prepare for the exams, with dedicated exam preparation sections at the end of each topic, lots of practice and guidance throughout.
Table of Contents
| Section Title | Page | Action | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Cover | Front Cover | ||
| Contents | iii | ||
| Introduction | iv | ||
| Chapter 1: Core content | 2 | ||
| 1.1: The impact of new and emerging technologies | 3 | ||
| Industry | 3 | ||
| Enterprise | 4 | ||
| Sustainability | 4 | ||
| People | 5 | ||
| Culture | 6 | ||
| Society | 7 | ||
| Environment | 8 | ||
| Production techniques and systems | 9 | ||
| 1.2: Evaluating new and emerging technologies to inform design decisions | 11 | ||
| Consideration of contemporary and potential future scenarios | 12 | ||
| Ethical perspectives on new and emerging technologies | 13 | ||
| Environmental perspectives on new and emerging technologies | 13 | ||
| 1.3: Energy: generation, storage and choosing appropriate sources | 15 | ||
| Sources, generation and storage of energy | 15 | ||
| Power systems | 17 | ||
| Choosing appropriate energy sources for products and power systems | 17 | ||
| 1.4: Smart and composite materials, and technical textiles | 19 | ||
| Modern and smart materials | 19 | ||
| Technical textiles | 23 | ||
| 1.5: Mechanical devices used to produce movement | 25 | ||
| Types of movement | 25 | ||
| Classification of levers | 25 | ||
| Linkages | 27 | ||
| Cams | 27 | ||
| Followers | 28 | ||
| Pulleys and belts | 29 | ||
| Cranks and sliders | 30 | ||
| Gear types | 30 | ||
| 1.6: Electronic systems | 33 | ||
| Sensors | 33 | ||
| Control devices and components | 34 | ||
| Outputs | 34 | ||
| 1.7: Programmable components | 35 | ||
| How to make use of flowcharts | 35 | ||
| Inputs and decisions: switching outputs on or off | 36 | ||
| How to process and respond to analogue inputs | 36 | ||
| How to use simple routines to control outputs | 36 | ||
| 1.8: Categorisation of ferrous and non-ferrous metals | 37 | ||
| Ferrous metals | 37 | ||
| Non-ferrous metals | 38 | ||
| Properties | 39 | ||
| 1.9: Papers and boards | 40 | ||
| Paper | 40 | ||
| Board | 41 | ||
| 1.10: Thermoforming and thermosetting polymers | 43 | ||
| Thermoforming polymers | 43 | ||
| Thermosetting polymers | 44 | ||
| Properties of polymers | 46 | ||
| 1.11: The categorisation of fibres, and textiles | 47 | ||
| Natural fibres | 47 | ||
| Synthetic fibres | 48 | ||
| Woven textiles | 49 | ||
| Non-woven textiles | 50 | ||
| Knitted textiles | 50 | ||
| Properties of fibres and textiles | 51 | ||
| 1.12: Natural and manufactured timbers | 52 | ||
| Natural timbers: hardwoods | 52 | ||
| Natural timbers: softwoods | 53 | ||
| Manufactured timbers | 53 | ||
| Properties | 54 | ||
| 1.13: All design and technological practice takes place within contexts which inform outcomes | 55 | ||
| Using materials, components and processes to inform outcomes | 55 | ||
| 1.14: Challenges that influence the processes of design and making | 58 | ||
| Respect for different social, ethnic and economic groups | 58 | ||
| Environmental, social and economic issues relating to the design and manufacture of products | 59 | ||
| Consideration of ‘green designs’ | 59 | ||
| Human capability | 60 | ||
| Cost of materials | 60 | ||
| Manufacturing capability | 60 | ||
| Environmental impact –life-cycle analysis | 61 | ||
| 1.15: Investigate and analyse the work of professionals and companies to inform design | 62 | ||
| Analysing a product to specification criteria | 62 | ||
| The work of past and present designers and companies | 64 | ||
| 1.16: Use of different design strategies | 66 | ||
| Collaboration | 66 | ||
| User-centred design | 67 | ||
| Systems thinking | 67 | ||
| 1.17: Using communication techniques to present design ideas | 68 | ||
| Freehand sketching | 69 | ||
| Digital photography/media | 69 | ||
| Cut and paste techniques | 69 | ||
| 3D models | 70 | ||
| 3D drawing | 70 | ||
| Oblique and isometric projections | 71 | ||
| Perspective drawing | 72 | ||
| Orthographic and exploded views | 73 | ||
| Assembly drawings | 74 | ||
| Systems and schematic diagrams | 74 | ||
| Computer-aided design and specialist drawing programs | 75 | ||
| Record and justify design ideas clearly | 76 | ||
| Preparing for your exam 1 | 78 | ||
| Chapter 2: Metals | 86 | ||
| 2.1: Design contexts | 87 | ||
| 2.2: Metals sources, properties, social and ecological footprints | 87 | ||
| Ferrous metals | 87 | ||
| Non-ferrous metals | 88 | ||
| Sources and origins | 88 | ||
| The physical characteristics of ferrous and non-ferrous metals | 89 | ||
| Working properties of ferrous and non-ferrous metals | 89 | ||
| Social footprint | 89 | ||
| Ecological footprint | 89 | ||
| 2.3: The way in which the selection of metals is influenced | 90 | ||
| 2.4: The impact of forces and stresses on metals and how they can be reinforced and stiffened | 92 | ||
| Forces and stresses | 92 | ||
| Reinforcement/stiffening techniques | 93 | ||
| I, U, T and C beams | 94 | ||
| 2.5: Stock forms, types and sizes to calculate and determine the quantity of metals required | 95 | ||
| Stock forms/types | 95 | ||
| Sizes | 96 | ||
| 2.6: Alternative processes that can be used to manufacture metal products to different scales of production | 98 | ||
| Processes | 98 | ||
| Scales of production | 103 | ||
| 2.7: Specialist techniques, tools, equipment and processes that can be used to shape, fabricate, construct and assemble a high-quality metal prototype | 107 | ||
| Tools and equipment | 108 | ||
| Shaping | 108 | ||
| Fabricating/constructing | 116 | ||
| Assembling | 118 | ||
| 2.8: Appropriate surface treatments and finishes that can be applied to metals for functional and aesthetic purposes | 121 | ||
| Surface finishes and treatments | 121 | ||
| Preparing for your exam 2 | 124 | ||
| Chapter 3: Papers and boards | 128 | ||
| 3.1: Design contexts | 129 | ||
| 3.2: The sources, origins and properties of papers and boards and their footprints | 129 | ||
| Paper, board and packaging laminate | 129 | ||
| Sources and origins of paper and boards | 131 | ||
| Physical characteristics of paper and board | 131 | ||
| Working properties of paper and boards | 132 | ||
| Social footprint | 132 | ||
| Ecological footprint | 134 | ||
| 3.3: Selection of papers and boards | 136 | ||
| Aesthetic factors | 136 | ||
| Environmental factors | 136 | ||
| Availability factors | 137 | ||
| Cost factors | 137 | ||
| Social factors | 137 | ||
| Cultural and ethical factors | 138 | ||
| 3.4: Forces and stresses | 139 | ||
| Reinforcement techniques | 140 | ||
| 3.5: Stock forms, types and sizes: calculating quantities required | 142 | ||
| Stock forms/types | 142 | ||
| Sizes | 142 | ||
| Calculating area and diameter | 144 | ||
| 3.6: Alternative manufacturing processes for different scales of production | 145 | ||
| Printing | 145 | ||
| Other processes | 147 | ||
| Scales of production | 148 | ||
| Techniques for quantity production | 148 | ||
| 3.7: Specialist techniques used for high-quality paper and board prototypes | 151 | ||
| Tools and equipment | 151 | ||
| Shaping | 151 | ||
| Fabricating/assembling/constructing | 152 | ||
| 3.8: Surface treatments and finishes for papers and boards | 154 | ||
| Surface finishes and treatments | 154 | ||
| Preparing for your exam 3 | 156 | ||
| Chapter 4: Polymers | 162 | ||
| 4.1: Design contexts | 163 | ||
| Design contexts | 163 | ||
| 4.2: Sources and properties | 164 | ||
| Thermoforming polymers | 165 | ||
| Thermosetting polymers | 166 | ||
| Sources and origins of polymers | 166 | ||
| The physical characteristics of polymers | 167 | ||
| The working properties of polymers | 168 | ||
| The social footprint of polymers | 169 | ||
| The ecological footprint of polymers | 171 | ||
| 4.3: Selecting polymers | 174 | ||
| Aesthetic factors | 174 | ||
| Environmental factors | 174 | ||
| Availability factors | 175 | ||
| Cost factors | 176 | ||
| Social factors | 177 | ||
| Cultural and ethical factors | 178 | ||
| 4.4: Impact of forces and stresses | 180 | ||
| Forces and stresses | 180 | ||
| Reinforcement and stiffening techniques | 181 | ||
| 4.5: Calculating quantity | 182 | ||
| Stock forms, types and sizes | 182 | ||
| 4.6: Alternative manufacturing processes | 184 | ||
| Processes | 184 | ||
| Scales of production | 188 | ||
| Techniques for quantity production | 189 | ||
| 4.7: Specialist techniques for making prototypes and products | 191 | ||
| Shaping | 191 | ||
| Fabrication, constructing and assembling | 194 | ||
| 4.8: Surface treatments | 196 | ||
| Surface finishes and treatments | 196 | ||
| Preparing for your exam 4 | 198 | ||
| Chapter 5: Systems | 202 | ||
| 5.1: Design contexts | 203 | ||
| 5.2: Properties and origins of components | 204 | ||
| Sensors | 204 | ||
| Control devices and components | 204 | ||
| Outputs | 207 | ||
| Sources of raw materials used in systems | 208 | ||
| Physical characteristics | 209 | ||
| Working properties | 211 | ||
| Social footprint | 211 | ||
| Ecological footprint | 212 | ||
| 5.3: Selection of components | 213 | ||
| Aesthetic factors | 214 | ||
| Environmental factors | 214 | ||
| Availability factors | 215 | ||
| Cost factors | 215 | ||
| Social factors | 215 | ||
| Cultural and ethical factors | 215 | ||
| 5.4: The impact of forces and stresses on objects | 217 | ||
| Forces and stresses | 217 | ||
| Reinforcement/stiffening techniques | 218 | ||
| 5.5: Stock forms of components | 219 | ||
| Stock forms/types | 219 | ||
| Sizes | 220 | ||
| 5.6: Manufacturing processes | 223 | ||
| Processes | 223 | ||
| PCB population | 224 | ||
| Scales of production | 224 | ||
| Techniques for quantity production | 225 | ||
| 5.7: Processes for fabricating a prototype | 228 | ||
| Tools and equipment | 228 | ||
| Hand tools | 228 | ||
| Machinery | 229 | ||
| Shaping | 230 | ||
| Fabricating, constructing and assembling | 230 | ||
| 5.8: Surface finishes and treatments | 232 | ||
| Surface finishes and treatments | 232 | ||
| Preparing for your exam 5 | 234 | ||
| Chapter 6: Fibres and textiles | 240 | ||
| 6.1: Design contexts | 241 | ||
| 6.2: Properties of fibres and social implications | 241 | ||
| Natural fibres | 241 | ||
| Synthetic fibres | 243 | ||
| Woven fabrics | 244 | ||
| Non-woven textiles | 245 | ||
| Physical characteristics of textiles | 246 | ||
| Working properties of textiles | 246 | ||
| Social footprint | 247 | ||
| Ecological footprint | 248 | ||
| 6.3: Selecting natural, synthetic, blended and mixed-fibre textiles | 250 | ||
| Aesthetic factors | 250 | ||
| Environmental factors | 250 | ||
| Availability factors | 251 | ||
| Cost factors | 251 | ||
| Social factors | 251 | ||
| Cultural and ethical factors | 252 | ||
| 6.4: The impact of forces and stresses on textiles and the process of reinforcing or stiffening | 253 | ||
| Forces and stresses | 253 | ||
| Reinforcement and stiffening techniques | 253 | ||
| 6.5: Typical stock forms, types and sizes used for textiles | 254 | ||
| 6.6: Processes used to manufacture typical products to different scales of production | 256 | ||
| Processes used to cut and shape materials | 256 | ||
| Scales of production | 256 | ||
| Techniques for quantity production | 258 | ||
| 6.7: Specialist techniques used for high-quality textile prototypes | 259 | ||
| Tools and equipment | 259 | ||
| Shaping | 259 | ||
| Adding and reducing fullness | 260 | ||
| Fabricating, constructing and assembling | 261 | ||
| 6.8: Surface treatments/finishes | 265 | ||
| Decorations | 265 | ||
| Chemical treatments | 267 | ||
| Physical treatments | 268 | ||
| Biological techniques | 268 | ||
| Smart techniques | 269 | ||
| Preparing for your exam 6 | 270 | ||
| Chapter 7: Timbers | 276 | ||
| 7.1: Design contexts | 277 | ||
| 7.2: Sources of timber | 277 | ||
| Natural timbers – hardwoods | 277 | ||
| Natural timbers – softwoods | 278 | ||
| Manufactured timber | 279 | ||
| Sources and origins of timber | 279 | ||
| The physical characteristics of timber | 280 | ||
| Working properties | 280 | ||
| Social footprint | 281 | ||
| Ecological footprint | 281 | ||
| 7.3: Selection of timber | 283 | ||
| Aesthetic factors | 283 | ||
| Environmental factors | 284 | ||
| Availability factors | 285 | ||
| Cost factors | 285 | ||
| Social factors | 286 | ||
| Cultural and ethical factors | 286 | ||
| 7.4: Strengthening timber | 288 | ||
| Forces and stresses | 288 | ||
| Reinforcement and stiffening techniques | 288 | ||
| 7.5: Stock forms and sizes | 290 | ||
| Stock forms/types | 290 | ||
| Sizes | 290 | ||
| 7.6: Manufacturing processes | 292 | ||
| Processes to cut and shape materials | 292 | ||
| Scales of production | 293 | ||
| Techniques for quantity production | 294 | ||
| 7.7: Equipment and processes used to make prototypes | 296 | ||
| Tools and equipment | 296 | ||
| Shaping | 297 | ||
| Fabricating and constructing | 301 | ||
| Assembling | 303 | ||
| 7.8: Surface treatments and finishes for functional and aesthetic purposes | 304 | ||
| Surface finishes and treatments | 304 | ||
| Preparing for your exam 7 | 306 | ||
| Controlled assessment: Introduction | 312 | ||
| Introduction | 313 | ||
| Design scenarios | 313 | ||
| What am I expected to do in Component 2? | 313 | ||
| Controlled assessment: Investigation | 315 | ||
| Investigation | 315 | ||
| Identifying a design problem | 315 | ||
| Identifying user requirements | 315 | ||
| Investigating existing products | 316 | ||
| Research strategies | 317 | ||
| Design brief | 318 | ||
| Product specifi cation | 318 | ||
| Writing your own specifi cation | 319 | ||
| Controlled assessment: Design | 322 | ||
| Design | 322 | ||
| Design ideas | 322 | ||
| Review of initial ideas | 324 | ||
| Developing your design | 325 | ||
| Considering user group needs and preferences | 325 | ||
| Final concept | 327 | ||
| Controlled assessment: Make | 329 | ||
| Make | 329 | ||
| Manufacturing | 329 | ||
| Quality assurance | 330 | ||
| Final outcome | 331 | ||
| Controlled assessment: Evaluate | 333 | ||
| Evaluate | 333 | ||
| Analysing against your specification | 334 | ||
| Sustainability | 335 | ||
| Index | 337 | ||
| Acknowledgements | 342 | ||
| Back Cover | Back Cover |