the situation within which something exists or happens

a gap, or a need where a new or improved product would be beneficial

Surinder exaplaining about wells in India

Investigating contexts

Design and technology

Circular economy and LCA

Design: Spider boot and Jaipur foot

Manufacture and materials processing: Fairtrade

Distribution: Better Shelter and wind-up radio

Product in use: S H E uniform and Hippo Roller

Repair, maintenance and recycling: Energee Saw

Redesign: The Washing Machine Project

This unit develops pupils' knowledge of technology in the world around us.    The pupils consider a case study 'The Washing Machine Project' to empathise with issues faced by people in developing countries.  Pupils develop knowledge of moral and social issues alongside empathy.

The circular economy: developing countries

an economic system where products and materials are kept in circulation and do not become waste

assesses the environmental impact at every stage of a product’s lifecycle

volume of carbon produced contributing to global warming

a product that is no longer used or useful

a deliberate choice to meet a requirement or solve a problem

a system that ensures farmers and workers receive fair prices, decent working conditions, and support for community development through trade

the amount of money that is needed for a household to have a decent standard of living

minimum price that must be paid to producers (like farmers) for their goods when sold under Fairtrade standards

investment for the community to help build stronger, healthier communities

process of getting a product from the manufacturer to the stakeholders

products and materials are kept in circulation and do not become waste

ability of a product or material to withstand wear, pressure, or damage over time

a design approach where a product is made up of separate, interchangeable parts or modules

a gap or a need, where a new or improved product would be beneficial

regular care and small fixes to keep a product working properly and lasting longer

making design decisions to improve a product in some way

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