the reason or explanation for why something is done, or believed to be right

a detailed document that outlines requirements to produce a product

the way in which a material responds to an external force or certain environment; also referred to as mechanical properties

the characteristics of a material, such as appearance and features

the process of making products from raw materials using machines or labour

Materials and manufacturing processes: papers and boards

Design and technology

Biomimicry

Identify environmental impact

Product requirements

Innovation when generating ideas

Generating design ideas using SCAMPER

Using feedback to develop ideas

AI to develop ideas

Proportions and scale: papers and boards

Plan manufacture using orthographic projection: papers and boards

Parts lists: papers and boards

Time planning: papers and boards

Mark out and prepare materials: papers and boards

Tools and processes: papers and boards

Equipment and machinery: papers and boards

Quality control: papers and boards

Evaluate with user feedback: papers and boards

Testing and modifications: papers and boards

Pupils learn about biomimicry and innovation.  They will learn how to use sources of inspiration to create a range of ideas for a product encouraging children to grow vegetables. The pupils will develop ideas and manufacture a prototype.  Variation allows for different material outcomes.

Iterative design: Nature

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.

Anything under {{}} gsm is considered a type of paper.

The way in which a material responds to an external force or certain environment are also referred to as ...

What can a designer evaluate their design against?

to give a reason or explanation for the decisions

to list different options without explanation

The balanced relationship between different parts of a product is called?

What information can be seen around the outside of this sketch?

{{}} is used in design and prototyping to represent objects at a different size than their actual dimensions.

Put these ratios in size order from biggest to smallest.

Materials and manufacturing processes: papers and boards

Lesson outcome

Content guidance