Products and people: inspirational design
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Why this why now
Understanding how key events and individuals in design and technology have helped shape the world inspires pupils when designing and making. This unit builds upon the knowledge of materials and designers throughout the primary curriculum. It is designed to bridge the Key Stage 2 to Key Stage 3 transition and ensure fundamental knowledge and vocabulary are directly correlated to units in Key Stage 3.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Pupils have an understanding that a large portion of the world around them has been designed and made.
- Pupils have an awareness of brand names and/or companies.
- Pupils have knowledge of materials used throughout the primary curriculum.
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Why this why now
Understanding how key events and individuals in design and technology have helped shape the world inspires pupils when designing and making. This unit builds upon the knowledge of materials and designers throughout the primary curriculum. It is designed to bridge the Key Stage 2 to Key Stage 3 transition and ensure fundamental knowledge and vocabulary are directly correlated to units in Key Stage 3.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Pupils have an understanding that a large portion of the world around them has been designed and made.
- Pupils have an awareness of brand names and/or companies.
- Pupils have knowledge of materials used throughout the primary curriculum.
Products and people: inspirational design
This unit introduces pupils to key individuals and products from the product design and fashion industries that have shaped our world. Pupils will complete design tasks that develop their knowledge and understanding of designers and their products while critiquing the materials and techniques used.
8 lessons in unit
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