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Which subject | Design and technology |
What topic | Intro to technology and engineering |
What length (min) | 40 |
What age group | Year or Grade 6 |
Class size | 22 |
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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 and Technology
Intro to Technology and Engineering
Grade 6
40 minutes
22 Students
This lesson corresponds to the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) Standards for Students.
Step Number | Step Title | Length | Details |
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1 | Introduction | 5 mins | Briefly introduce the lesson topic. Ask students what they think technology is. |
2 | Discuss Fields of Engineering | 10 mins | Present various fields of engineering (civil, mechanical, electrical, etc.) using a slideshow. |
3 | Exploration of Design Process | 10 mins | Explain the basic steps of the design process. Use a sample chart. |
4 | Group Activity | 10 mins | Divide students into small groups. Each group brainstorms a simple problem and outlines a design solution using sticky notes. |
5 | Share Ideas | 3 mins | Groups post their sticky notes on the board. Briefly discuss each idea as a class. |
6 | Wrap Up & Homework Assignment | 2 mins | Summarize key points. Assign homework to write a short paragraph about a type of engineering they are interested in. |
Students will write a short paragraph (5-8 sentences) about a specific type of engineering that interests them and include an example of how it impacts technology in their daily lives.
Homework will be collected and reviewed without presentations, allowing for individual feedback. Additionally, students' participation during group activities will be informally assessed to gauge their understanding of the material.