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  • Year 5

Responding to a design brief and exploring ideas

In this lesson, we will explore a design and make activity. We will respond to a design brief to develop a product to encourage young children to recycle. We will discuss the issues currently with the need to recycle and the environmental issues linked to not recycling. This lesson includes some physical activity and equipment beyond pen, paper or pencil. Please make sure your child is adequately supervised.

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  • Year 5

Responding to a design brief and exploring ideas

In this lesson, we will explore a design and make activity. We will respond to a design brief to develop a product to encourage young children to recycle. We will discuss the issues currently with the need to recycle and the environmental issues linked to not recycling. This lesson includes some physical activity and equipment beyond pen, paper or pencil. Please make sure your child is adequately supervised.

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. develop a simple design specification to guide their thinking
  2. use annotated sketches to develop and communicate their ideas

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

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.
Correct answer: 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.

Q2.
When we programme a microprocessor what are we doing?

We are giving it some ideas.
Correct answer: We are giving the microprocessor a set of instructions to follow.
We are installing an app.

Q3.
When we increase the voltage on a circuit with an LED as an output what happens?

Correct answer: The LED becomes brighter.
The LED becomes dull.
The LED breaks.

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4 Questions

Q1.
What is a smart device?

It is a device that is able to operate independently of human interaction.
It is a device that knows everything.
Correct answer: It is an electronic device that is able to connect, share and interact with its user and other smart devices.

Q2.
How much waste is produced on average each year within a household?

1 kg.
Correct answer: 1 tonne.
31 million.

Q3.
What is a design specification?

Correct answer: A list of specific points to describe how a product will look and function.
A series of sketches.
A way of evaluating a product.

Q4.
What is meant by the term 'concept'?

A concept is a final idea.
Correct answer: A concept is a quick idea that can be communicated through sketching, discussing or modelling.
A concept is an electrical circuit.