Year 6
How do we analyse existing products' designs?
In this lesson, we will learn how to analyse existing products. We will also learn what the word 'ergonomics' means when designing products.
Year 6
How do we analyse existing products' designs?
In this lesson, we will learn how to analyse existing products. We will also learn what the word 'ergonomics' means when designing products.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- how innovative products are
- what impact products have beyond their intended purpose
- what methods of construction have been used
- how well products meet user needs and wants
Equipment
Computer / iPad with internet access, mouse, ruler, paper
Content guidance
- Equipment requiring safe usage.
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
This content is made available by Oak National Academy Limited and its partners and licensed under Oak’s terms & conditions (Collection 1), except where otherwise stated.
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4 Questions
Q1.
What does 'analyse' mean?
To cook something tasty
To design a picture of an item
Q2.
Which of these is NOT a piece of clothing
Shirt
Socks
Q3.
Wood is a recyclable material?
False
Q4.
Which colour is NOT a primary colour?
Blue
Red
5 Questions
Q1.
Analysing existing products will make you aware of any, what?
Conditions
Factors
Faults
Q2.
What 6 things do we use to analyse products? Tick 6
Smells
Weight
Q3.
True or False, most products have both a primary and a secondary function?
False
Q4.
True or false, ergonomics means the relationship between the product and the maker?
True
Q5.
What 3 ergonomical items were considered when designing your school chairs?
The price, the shape and the materials
The texture, the height and the colours
The weight, the price and the design