Grade/Year Level
Grade 5 (age 9-10)
Academic Subject
Design Technology
Length of Lesson
30 minutes
Learning Objectives
- Define what design technology is
- Understand the importance of design technology in everyday life
- Identify different design technology tools and their uses
- Create a simple design using design technology tools
- Develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills through design technology
Materials Needed
- Whiteboard and markers
- Design technology tools such as scissors, glue, paper, cardboard, markers, pencils, rulers, etc.
- Examples of designs made with technology tools (optional)
Procedure
Introduction (5 minutes)
- Greet the students and introduce the topic of design technology.
- Ask students if they know what design technology is and discuss their responses.
- Explain that design technology is the use of tools, materials, and techniques to create different designs and solve problems.
Discussion (10 minutes)
- Have students brainstorm different types of design technology tools (e.g. scissors, glue, markers, pencils, rulers, etc.) and their uses.
- Discuss the importance of design technology in everyday life, such as in architecture, engineering, product design, fashion, and graphic design.
- Show examples of designs made with technology tools (optional).
Activity (10 minutes)
- Provide each student with design technology tools.
- Challenge them to create a simple design using the tools provided.
- Encourage students to be as creative as possible.
- Monitor their progress and offer help as needed.
Conclusion (5 minutes)
- Ask students to share their designs and what they learned.
- Recap the importance of design technology and how it can help solve problems and create new products.
- Assign homework.
Homework
Create a design that solves a specific problem using design technology tools. It can be anything from creating a toy to a machine. Bring your design to class and be ready to present it.
Assessment
Assess students based on their participation, creativity, and understanding of design technology.