Learning objective

  • To design a product to fit a set of specific user needs.

Success criteria

  • I can factor in who my product is

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National curriculum

Design and technology

Design

Pupils

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Before the lesson

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Lesson plan

Recap and recall

Arrange the children in pairs and display the Presentation: Gimme five! Allow time for paired discussion.

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Adaptive teaching

Pupils needing extra support:

Could be shown the materials that will be available to make their torch from so they can consider them while they plan their design; could be given a list of suggested materials to pick from when designing their torch; should be encouraged to keep their design simple to ensure they have the time to create a quality product.

Pupils working at greater depth:

Should apply their findings from their Activity: Torch evaluations (from Lesson 2: Evaluating torches), adding specific features to satisfy their user’s needs; could be provided with a blank user profile to investigate and design for a set person of their or the teacher’s choice.

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Assessing progress and understanding

Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: writing design criteria for a specific

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Vocabulary definitions

  • conductor

    A material that allows electricity to flow through it, such as metal.

  • design

    To make, draw or write plans for something.

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Vicki Risianova

Design and Technology specialist

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After 4 years of being a TV and radio presenter, Vicki headed to the secondary classroom where she spent 12 years teaching Design and Technology as well as PE. Working as a subject leader, she ran D&T tournaments and weekly clubs to get…
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