Communicate ideas

Design and technology

In this unit pupils will reflect and build upon designing and making principles to which they have been introduced previously. this will be assessed in the Non-Examined Assessment

Iterative Design Principles

Physical activity and equipment requiring safe use

Use of equipment that may require supervision for safety, e.g. scissors in KS1, needles, paint, knives, cooking.

Risk assessment required - outdoor learning

Sketching, modelling, and annotating are techniques used to {{}} design ideas.

to show how the product meets design requirements

to reflect on what worked and what could improve

Match the design stage to the purpose of communication

explain how the decision meets the requirement

Put these activities in the correct order as part of a design decision process:

to describe and justify the decisions made

What is the purpose of annotating a design sketch?

to hide the idea until the final product is complete

to express, share, or present ideas to others

What does it mean to communicate an idea in design?

A design decision is a deliberate {{}} to meet a requirement or solve a problem.

sketch or model the ideasketch or model the idea

Put the steps in the correct order to show how ideas might be communicated during the design process.

to finish the design without needing any changes

to get feedback that can improve the design

Why is it useful to share design ideas with others during the process?

The {{}} process allows designers to improve their ideas over time.

Content guidance

Risk assessment required - equipment

Risk assessment required - outdoor learning

Adult supervision required

Starter Quiz