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Which subject	Design and technology
What topic	Identifying requirements
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 11
Class size	20
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Lesson plan

Topic

Identifying Requirements

Objectives

• Understand the importance of identifying requirements in the design process.
• Learn to differentiate between explicit and implicit requirements.
• Develop skills to gather information for a design project through various methods.
• Create a list of requirements for a given design scenario.

Materials

• Whiteboard and markers
• A handout with a design scenario
• Post-it notes
• Pens and pencils
• Projector and screen (if necessary for visual aids)

Grade or Age Group

Year 11

Subject

Design and Technology

Class Size

20 students

National Curriculum Compliance

This lesson aligns with the UK National Curriculum for Design and Technology, covering key aspects of understanding user needs and requirements in the design process.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length (minutes)	Details
1	Introduction to Requirements	5	Introduce the topic and explain the importance of identifying requirements in design.
2	Types of Requirements	5	Discuss explicit vs. implicit requirements with examples.
3	Gathering Information	10	Explain methods to gather information (surveys, interviews, observations).
4	Group Activity: Requirement List	7	Divide students into small groups to analyze a design scenario and create a list of requirements.
5	Class Discussion	3	Regroup and discuss the lists created by each group, highlighting key points.
6	Conclusion and Summary	5	Summarize the lesson's key takeaways and the importance of identifying clear requirements.

Assessment

• Informal observation during group activities.
• Collection of students' requirement lists for review.

Homework

• Students should complete a worksheet on requirements for a design project of their choice. This will be checked for understanding but will not be presented in front of the class to encourage independent completion.

Lesson script