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AQA GCSE Design and Technology
Core technical principles
AQA GCSE Design and Technology · 8552 · 3.1
Core technical principles
Paper 1
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Understand the breadth of core technical principles necessary for making effective design choices.
Explain the role and application of new and emerging technologies in design.
Evaluate different methods of energy generation and storage.
Describe recent developments in new materials.
Apply a systems approach to the designing process.
Explain the function and application of various mechanical devices.
Assess materials based on their specific working properties.
3.1.1
New and emerging technologies
Industry
Free
Enterprise
Pro
Sustainability
Pro
People
Pro
Culture
Pro
Society
Pro
Environment
Pro
Production techniques and systems
Pro
Critical evaluation of emerging technologies
Pro
3.1.2
Energy generation and storage
Fossil fuels
Pro
Nuclear power
Pro
Renewable energy
Pro
Energy storage systems
Pro
3.1.3
Developments in new materials
Modern materials
Pro
Smart materials
Pro
Composite materials
Pro
Technical textiles
Pro
3.1.4
Systems approach to designing
Inputs
Pro
Processes
Pro
Outputs
Pro
3.1.5
Mechanical devices
Types of mechanical movement
Pro
Force magnitude and direction
Pro
3.1.6
Materials and their working properties
Papers and boards
Pro
Natural and manufactured timbers
Pro
Metals and alloys
Pro
Polymers
Pro
Textiles
Pro
Material properties
Pro
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