Year 5

Exploring the use of new and emerging technology used in products

In this lesson, we will look at a range of new and emerging technologies used in other products that have made them more innovative and improve how they work. Please note this lesson will require some additional equipment, beyond a pen, pencil or paper, to fully participate. Please see the equipment slide near the start of the lesson video and make sure your child is adequately supervised if equipment is required.

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Exploring the use of new and emerging technology used in products

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Lesson details

Key learning points

how innovative products are
how well products work
new and emerging technology, including wearables

Equipment

Computer / iPad with internet access, construction materials i.e. card, scissors, tape, paper.

Content guidance

Equipment requiring safe usage.

Supervision

Adult supervision recommended

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This content is made available by Oak National Academy Limited and its partners and licensed under Oak’s terms & conditions (Collection 1), except where otherwise stated.

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3 Questions

Q1.

What is the purpose of evaluation in design?

Correct answer: To check how effective an idea is in meeting the design brief and specification.

To provide a list of points to meet in the development of the product.

To see what the idea will look like.

Q2.

What is an exploded view?

A detailed drawing of a product in its unified state.

Correct answer: A drawing technique that shows how a range of components will fit together.

Lots of drawings from different angles.

Q3.

Why is it important to make a physical model of a design?

To explore what colours you may use.

Correct answer: To see how the product will look in 3D and to see how it may function, it allows you to physically see, visualise the idea and test it in its given context.

To trick people into thinking that you have made something, even if you haven't finished it yet.

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5 Questions

Q1.

What is meant by the term 'smart technology'?

It is an example of how simple circuits are used in products.

Correct answer: Smart technology is able to connect, share and interact with its user and other smart technology.

Smart technology is able to learn without the need of human interaction.

Q2.

Can you identify an example product which makes use of smart technology?

Correct answer: Alexa.

Chair.

Radio.

Table.

Q3.

What is meant by a smart home?

A smart home is an environmentally low-impact home designed and built using materials and technology that reduces its carbon footprint and lowers its energy needs.

Correct answer: A smart home is one that makes use of new and emerging technology to allow the user to connect and interact with their environment.

It is a home that is very stylish and trendy.

Q4.

What types of inputs are typically used in smart products?

Levers.

Correct answer: Sensors.

Switches.

Q5.

What is meant by the term innovation?

Innovation is the replication of a pre-existing idea.

Innovation is where we create a drawing of an idea.

Correct answer: Innovation refers to the creation of new and original idea.