Responding to a design brief and exploring ideas

Design and technology

Introduction lesson: understanding electrical systems

Exploring electrical and mechanical systems: the need for control in design and technology

Exploring how to control simple circuits to create more functional products

Developing an idea

Exploring the use of new and emerging technology used in products

Planning to make an end product

Making a final prototype

Making a final prototype: electrical system

Critically evaluate the end product

Reactions (Control in D&T)

It is a device that is able to operate independently of human interaction.

It is an electronic device that is able to connect, share and interact with its user and other smart devices.

How much waste is produced on average each year within a household?

A list of specific points to describe how a product will look and function.

A concept is a quick idea that can be communicated through sketching, discussing or modelling.

A microprocessor is a component that is used to make a simple circuit.

A microprocessor is a small human resources department.

A microprocessor is a small personal computer.

A microprocessor is an integrated circuit that contains all the functions of a central processing unit of a computer. It can be programmed to support the control of key electronic components.

When we control an electrical system we use a microprocessor. What is a microprocessor?

We are giving the microprocessor a set of instructions to follow.

When we programme a microprocessor what are we doing?

When we increase the voltage on a circuit with an LED as an output what happens?

Starter Quiz

When we control an electrical system we use a microprocessor. What is a microprocessor?