aidemia--modules-lessonstartideas_type	Give a creative idea how to begin a lesson
Which subject	Design and technology
What age group	Year or Grade 8
What topic	Health and safety
Quantity	1
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Lesson Introduction: Health and Safety in Design and Technology

Hook: The Mysterious Package

Objective:

To engage students in understanding the importance of health and safety in the Design and Technology workspace.

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Setting the Scene

Imagine this: You walk into the classroom and discover a mysterious, sealed package sitting on your desk. It’s wrapped in bright yellow tape and has a large warning symbol on it. Your heart races with curiosity as you wonder what could be inside.

A Challenge Awaits!

But before you can open the package, you must first complete a challenge! As budding designers and technologists, your creativity and problem-solving skills will be put to the test.

The Task

Your mission is to work in small groups to brainstorm the following:

1. What health and safety hazards might be associated with working on design and technology projects?
2. Why is it crucial to follow health and safety regulations in a workshop?
3. What equipment or tools do we use that require specific safety measures?

Instructions:

• Group yourselves into teams of four.
• Spend 10 minutes writing your ideas on the large paper provided.
• Be prepared to share your findings with the class!

The Intriguing Reveal

Once the discussion wraps up, we’ll come together to uncover the contents of the mysterious package. Spoiler alert: It contains essential health and safety gear!

Learning Objectives:

This lesson will help you:

• Identify potential hazards in a design and technology environment.
• Understand the importance of safety regulations.
• Recognise the necessary safety equipment to use in various projects.

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Conclusion

By working through this engaging introduction, you will not only spark your creativity but also appreciate why safety is paramount in everything we do in Design and Technology. Let’s dive in and unravel the mystery together!