Year 6
How do we develop our design ideas?
In this lesson, we will explore ways you can develop your initial designs for your phone holder. You will also learn how to render your designs. This lesson includes some physical activity and equipment beyond pen, paper or pencil. Please make sure your child is adequately supervised.
Year 6
How do we develop our design ideas?
In this lesson, we will explore ways you can develop your initial designs for your phone holder. You will also learn how to render your designs. This lesson includes some physical activity and equipment beyond pen, paper or pencil. Please make sure your child is adequately supervised.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- use annotated sketches to develop and communicate their ideas
- that materials have both functional properties and aesthetic qualities
- the correct technical vocabulary for the projects they are undertaking
- critically evaluate the quality of the design, manufacture and fitness for purpose of their products as they design and make
Equipment
Existing textile products for investigation and deconstruction, selection of fabrics, pins, needles, thread, measuring tape
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 is this piece of clothing call?
Glove.
Scarf.
Tie.
Q2.
What are these fasteners called?
Clips.
Toggles.
Zips.
Q3.
Which one is the correct spelling?
Skecth.
Skekch.
Stectch.
Q4.
Which natural fibre comes from a type of insect?
Cotton.
Denim.
Wool.
4 Questions
Q1.
True or false, when developing ideas, we improve specific aspects of them?
False.
Q2.
True or false, when developing ideas, you don't need to seek the views and opinions of the intended user?
True.
Q3.
How many designs should you select as a final design?
Four (4).
Three (3).
Two (2).
Q4.
Which one of the following is not a benefit to using a smart fibre?
Display a person's vital signs (e.g. pulse, heart rate).
Monitor gasses in the air.
Sense the surrounding temperature.