Edexcel GCSE Design and Technology

1.1 Impact of New and Emerging Technologies

• 1.1.1 Industry
• 1.1.2 Enterprise
• 1.1.3 Sustainability
• 1.1.4 People
• 1.1.5 Culture
• 1.1.6 Society
• 1.1.7 Environment
• 1.1.8 Production Techniques and Systems

1.2 Evaluating Technologies for Design Decisions

• 1.2.1 Critical Evaluation of Technologies
• 1.2.2 Contemporary and Future Scenarios
• 1.2.3 Ethical Perspectives in Evaluation
• 1.2.4 Environmental Perspectives in Evaluation

1.3 Energy Generation and Storage

• 1.3.1 Energy Sources and Generation
• 1.3.2 Powering Systems
• 1.3.3 Selecting Energy Sources

1.4 Modern, Smart, and Composite Materials

• 1.4.1 Modern and Smart Materials
• 1.4.2 Composites
• 1.4.3 Technical Textiles

1.5 Functions of Mechanical Devices

• 1.5.1 Types of Movement
• 1.5.2 Classification of Levers
• 1.5.3 Linkages
• 1.5.4 Cams
• 1.5.5 Followers
• 1.5.6 Pulleys and Belts
• 1.5.7 Cranks and Sliders
• 1.5.8 Gear Types

1.6 Electronic Systems Functionality

• 1.6.1 Sensors
• 1.6.2 Control Devices and Components
• 1.6.3 Outputs

1.7 Programmable Components

• 1.7.1 Using Flowcharts
• 1.7.2 Switching Outputs
• 1.7.3 Processing Analogue Inputs
• 1.7.4 Control Routines

1.8 Ferrous and Non-Ferrous Metals

• 1.8.1 Ferrous Metals
• 1.8.2 Non-Ferrous Metals
• 1.8.3 Metal Properties

1.9 Papers and Boards

• 1.9.1 Types of Paper
• 1.9.2 Types of Board
• 1.9.3 Paper and Board Properties

1.10 Thermoforming and Thermosetting Polymers

• 1.10.1 Thermoforming Polymers
• 1.10.2 Thermosetting Polymers
• 1.10.3 Polymer Properties

1.11 Fibres and Textiles

• 1.11.1 Natural Fibres
• 1.11.2 Synthetic Fibres
• 1.11.3 Woven Textiles
• 1.11.4 Non-Woven Textiles
• 1.11.5 Knitted Textiles
• 1.11.6 Textile Properties

1.12 Natural and Manufactured Timbers

• 1.12.1 Hardwoods
• 1.12.2 Softwoods
• 1.12.3 Manufactured Timbers
• 1.12.4 Timber Properties

1.13 Design Contexts and Outcomes

• 1.13.1 Materials and Manufacturing Selection

1.14 Design Opportunities and Constraints

• 1.14.1 Social Needs and Values
• 1.14.2 Product Design Issues
• 1.14.3 Green Designs
• 1.14.4 Recycling and Reusing
• 1.14.5 Human Capability
• 1.14.6 Cost of Materials
• 1.14.7 Manufacturing Capability
• 1.14.8 Life Cycle Analysis (LCA)

1.15 Analyzing Professional Work

• 1.15.1 Product Analysis Criteria
• 1.15.2 Studying Designers and Companies

1.16 Design Strategies and Idea Generation

• 1.16.1 Applying Design Strategies

1.17 Communicating and Justifying Design Ideas

• 1.17.1 Communication Techniques and Media
• 1.17.2 Recording and Justifying Ideas

2.1 Design Contexts for Metals

• 2.1.1 Applying Metal Knowledge

2.2 Properties and Origins of Metals

• 2.2.1 Ferrous Metals
• 2.2.2 Non-Ferrous Metals
• 2.2.3 Sources and Geographical Origins
• 2.2.4 Physical Characteristics
• 2.2.5 Working Properties
• 2.2.6 Social Footprint
• 2.2.7 Ecological Footprint

2.3 Influences on Metal Selection

• 2.3.1 Aesthetic Factors
• 2.3.2 Environmental Factors
• 2.3.3 Availability Factors
• 2.3.4 Cost Factors
• 2.3.5 Social Factors
• 2.3.6 Cultural and Ethical Factors

2.4 Forces, Stresses, and Reinforcement

• 2.4.1 Forces and Stresses
• 2.4.2 Reinforcement and Stiffening

2.5 Stock Forms, Types, and Sizes

• 2.5.1 Stock Forms and Types
• 2.5.2 Sizes and Measurements

2.6 Manufacturing Processes and Scales

• 2.6.1 Manufacturing Processes
• 2.6.2 Scales of Production
• 2.6.3 Quantity Production Techniques

2.7 Prototyping Techniques and Tools

• 2.7.1 Tools and Equipment
• 2.7.2 Shaping Processes
• 2.7.3 Fabricating and Constructing
• 2.7.4 Assembling Methods

2.8 Surface Treatments and Finishes

• 2.8.1 Finishes and Treatments

3.1 Design Contexts for Paper and Boards

• 3.1.1 Applying Paper and Board Knowledge

3.2 Properties and Origins of Papers and Boards

• 3.2.1 Paper Types
• 3.2.2 Board Types
• 3.2.3 Packaging Laminates
• 3.2.4 Sources and Geographical Origins
• 3.2.5 Physical Characteristics
• 3.2.6 Working Properties
• 3.2.7 Social Footprint
• 3.2.8 Ecological Footprint

3.3 Influences on Paper and Board Selection

• 3.3.1 Aesthetic Factors
• 3.3.2 Environmental Factors
• 3.3.3 Availability Factors
• 3.3.4 Cost Factors
• 3.3.5 Social Factors
• 3.3.6 Cultural and Ethical Factors

3.4 Forces, Stresses, and Reinforcement

• 3.4.1 Forces and Stresses
• 3.4.2 Reinforcement and Stiffening

3.5 Stock Forms, Types, and Sizes

• 3.5.1 Stock Forms and Types
• 3.5.2 Sizes and Measurements

3.6 Manufacturing Processes and Scales

• 3.6.1 Manufacturing Processes
• 3.6.2 Scales of Production
• 3.6.3 Quantity Production Techniques

3.7 Prototyping Techniques and Tools

• 3.7.1 Tools and Equipment
• 3.7.2 Shaping Processes
• 3.7.3 Fabricating and Constructing

3.8 Surface Treatments and Finishes

• 3.8.1 Finishes and Treatments

• 4.1.1 Design Contexts

4.2 Properties and Origins of Polymers

• 4.2.1 Thermoforming Polymers
• 4.2.2 Thermosetting Polymers
• 4.2.3 Polymer Sources and Geographical Origins
• 4.2.4 Physical Characteristics of Polymers
• 4.2.5 Working Properties of Polymers
• 4.2.6 Social Footprint of Polymer Production
• 4.2.7 Ecological Footprint of Polymers

4.3 Influences on Polymer Selection

• 4.3.1 Aesthetic Factors
• 4.3.2 Environmental Factors
• 4.3.3 Availability Factors
• 4.3.4 Cost Factors
• 4.3.5 Social Factors
• 4.3.6 Cultural and Ethical Factors

4.4 Forces, Stresses, and Reinforcement of Polymers

• 4.4.1 Forces and Stresses
• 4.4.2 Reinforcement and Stiffening Techniques

4.5 Polymer Stock Forms, Types, and Sizes

• 4.5.1 Stock Forms and Types
• 4.5.2 Material Sizes

4.6 Manufacturing Processes and Production Scales

• 4.6.1 Polymer Manufacturing Processes
• 4.6.2 Scales of Production
• 4.6.3 Techniques for Quantity Production

4.7 Techniques and Tools for Polymer Prototyping

• 4.7.1 Tools and Equipment
• 4.7.2 Polymer Shaping Techniques
• 4.7.3 Fabrication and Assembly Methods

4.8 Polymer Surface Treatments and Finishes

• 4.8.1 Surface Finishes and Treatments

• 5.1.1 Design Contexts

5.2 Properties and Origins of Components and Systems

• 5.2.1 Sensors
• 5.2.2 Control Devices and Components
• 5.2.3 Output Devices
• 5.2.4 Geographical Origins of Components
• 5.2.5 Physical Characteristics of Components 2 notes
  • Component Tolerances, Ratings and Resistor Colour Codes
  • Material Selection for Case Construction
• 5.2.6 Working Properties of Materials in Systems
• 5.2.7 Social Footprint of Systems
• 5.2.8 Ecological Footprint of Systems

5.3 Influences on Component Selection

• 5.3.1 Aesthetic Factors in Enclosures
• 5.3.2 Environmental Directives
• 5.3.3 Availability Factors
• 5.3.4 Cost Factors
• 5.3.5 Social Factors
• 5.3.6 Cultural and Ethical Factors

5.4 Forces, Stresses, and Reinforcement in Systems

• 5.4.1 Forces and Stresses
• 5.4.2 Reinforcement Techniques

5.5 Stock Forms and Sizes for Components

• 5.5.1 Component Stock Forms and Types
• 5.5.2 Electrical Measurements and Calculations 2 notes
  • Electrical Units and Resistance Calculations
  • Component Sizes: Area and Diameter

5.6 Manufacturing Processes and Scales for Systems

• 5.6.1 System Manufacturing Processes
• 5.6.2 Scales of Production
• 5.6.3 Techniques for Quantity Production

5.7 Techniques and Tools for Systems Prototyping

• 5.7.1 Tools and Equipment
• 5.7.2 Shaping Techniques for Systems
• 5.7.3 Fabrication and Assembly Methods

5.8 Surface Treatments and Finishes for Systems

• 5.8.1 Surface Finishes and Treatments

• 6.1.1 Design Contexts

6.2 Properties and Origins of Textiles

• 6.2.1 Natural Textiles
• 6.2.2 Synthetic Textiles
• 6.2.3 Woven Textiles
• 6.2.4 Non-woven Textiles
• 6.2.5 Knitted Textiles
• 6.2.5 Geographical Origins of Textiles
• 6.2.6 Physical Characteristics of Textiles
• 6.2.7 Working Properties of Textiles
• 6.2.8 Social Footprint of Textiles
• 6.2.9 Ecological Footprint of Textiles

6.3 Influences on Textile Selection

• 6.3.1 Aesthetic Factors
• 6.3.2 Environmental Factors
• 6.3.3 Availability Factors
• 6.3.4 Cost Factors
• 6.3.5 Social Factors
• 6.3.6 Cultural and Ethical Factors

6.4 Forces, Stresses, and Reinforcement in Textiles

• 6.4.1 Forces and Stresses
• 6.4.2 Reinforcement and Stiffening Techniques

6.5 Textile Stock Forms, Types, and Sizes

• 6.5.1 Stock Forms and Types
• 6.5.2 Material Sizes

6.6 Manufacturing Processes and Production Scales for Textiles

• 6.6.1 Cutting and Shaping Processes
• 6.6.2 Scales of Production
• 6.6.3 Techniques for Quantity Production

6.7 Techniques and Tools for Textile Prototyping

• 6.7.1 Tools and Equipment
• 6.7.2 Textile Shaping Techniques
• 6.7.3 Fabrication and Assembly Methods

6.8 Textile Surface Treatments and Finishes

• 6.8.1 Surface Finishes and Treatments 2 notes
  • Decorative Textile Treatments and Techniques
  • Chemical, Physical, Biological and Smart Textile Finishes

• 7.1.1 Design Contexts

7.2 Properties and Footprints of Timbers

• 7.2.1 Hardwoods
• 7.2.2 Softwoods
• 7.2.3 Manufactured Timbers
• 7.2.4 Sources and Origins of Timbers
• 7.2.5 Physical Characteristics
• 7.2.6 Working Properties
• 7.2.7 Social Footprint
• 7.2.8 Ecological Footprint

7.3 Influences on Timber Selection

• 7.3.1 Aesthetic Factors
• 7.3.2 Environmental Factors
• 7.3.3 Availability Factors
• 7.3.4 Cost Factors
• 7.3.5 Social Factors
• 7.3.6 Cultural and Ethical Factors

7.4 Forces, Stresses, and Reinforcement

• 7.4.1 Forces and Stresses
• 7.4.2 Reinforcement and Stiffening Techniques

7.5 Stock Forms, Types, and Sizes

• 7.5.1 Stock Forms and Types
• 7.5.2 Standard Sizes

7.6 Manufacturing Processes and Production Scales

• 7.6.1 Cutting and Shaping Processes
• 7.6.2 Scales of Production
• 7.6.3 Quantity Production Techniques

7.7 Tools, Techniques, and Prototype Assembly

• 7.7.1 Tools and Equipment
• 7.7.2 Shaping Techniques
• 7.7.3 Fabricating and Constructing 2 notes
  • Timber Fabrication and Fixings
  • Traditional Timber Joints
• 7.7.4 Assembling Components

7.8 Surface Treatments and Finishes

• 7.8.1 Finishes and Treatments

Arithmetic and Numerical Computation

• 1a Decimals and Standard Form
• 1b Ratios, Fractions, and Percentages
• 1c Surface Area and Volume

Handling Data

• 2a Data Presentation

Graphs

• 3a Drawing and Interpreting Graphs
• 3b Translating Graphical Information

Geometry and Trigonometry

• 4a Angular Measures
• 4b Visualising 2D and 3D Forms
• 4c Calculating Areas and Volumes

Scientific Vocabulary and Terminology

• 1a Quantities, Units, and Symbols
• 1b SI Units and Orders of Magnitude
• 1c Properties of Metals and Non-metals

Life Cycle Assessment and Recycling

• 2a Principles of Life Cycle Assessment

Using Materials

• 3a Corrosion and Oxidation
• 3b Alloys and Their Properties
• 3c Material Selection and Physical Properties
• 3d Energy Sources
• 3e Forces, Levers, and Gears