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| Which subject | Design and technology |
| What topic | Design process |
| What length (min) | 30 |
| What age group | Doesn't matter |
| Class size | 20 |
| What curriculum | |
| Include full script | |
| Check previous homework | |
| Ask some students to presents their homework | |
| Add a physical break | |
| Add group activities | |
| Include homework | |
| Show correct answers | |
| Prepare slide templates | |
| Number of slides | 5 |
| Create fill-in cards for students | |
| Create creative backup tasks for unexpected moments |
Design Process
Any grade level (flexible for different year groups)
Design and Technology
20 students
This lesson aligns with the New Zealand Curriculum, focusing on design thinking, creativity, and the application of technology.
| Step Number | Step Title | Length (minutes) | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Design | 5 | Briefly introduce the design process and its importance in various fields. Discuss real-world examples. |
| 2 | Stages of Design Process | 10 | Explain the key stages: Identify the problem, Research, Ideate, Prototype, Test, and Evaluate. Use visual aids for clarity. |
| 3 | Group Activity | 10 | Divide students into small groups. Give them a simple design challenge (e.g., designing a recycled product) and ask them to outline their approach using the design process stages. |
| 4 | Share and Reflect | 5 | Groups present their approach to the class without formal presentations. Encourage questions and reflection on different approaches. |
| 5 | Conclusion and Homework | 5 | Summarize key points from the lesson. Assign homework: Students must complete a design process outline for a project of their choice and submit it by the next class. No presentations required in class. |
Students will complete a design process outline for a project of their choice, detailing how they would implement each stage. This will be submitted via email or a designated online platform for review, with no in-class presentations required.