Set the pupils an assignment to design and make a product to meet a specific technical purpose, choosing appropriate materials.
Example
This example DMA has been written so it can be copied and given directly to pupils. Further details and contexts can be added, as appropriate.
Carry it all
With increasing concern for the environment, there is likely to be greater demand for carrying devices which can be used when travelling on foot or on public transport. Research carrying devices that already exist in different parts of the world, and use this information to design and make an environmentally friendly carrying device for someone in your local community. |
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- find and select information that informs and clarifies the task
- draw on their understanding of familiar products, including how, where and why they are used
- design to meet a set of criteria in a specification
- select materials according to their working characteristics and availability
- show an understanding of the situation in which their design will be used
- express ideas in discussion, and as 2-D and 3-D models
- suggest an ordered sequence for managing the task
- use tools, equipment and techniques with precision
- discuss with users the design criteria and the extent to which their design meets them, using questions to clarify users' needs and views and to gain insights into how to improve their design
- consider the environmental impact of their design, and justify their use of materials
Some pupils can also be expected to:
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propose alternative materials and ways of working
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