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  • Year 4

To develop a design criteria

In this lesson, we will develop a design brief within a context which is authentic and meaningful. We will discuss the purpose of the battery-powered products and who they will be for.

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To develop a design criteria

In this lesson, we will develop a design brief within a context which is authentic and meaningful. We will discuss the purpose of the battery-powered products and who they will be for.

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. work confidently within a range of contexts, such as the home, school, leisure, culture, enterprise, industry and the wider environment
  2. develop their own design criteria and use these to inform their idea

Equipment

Aluminium foil, paper fasteners, paper clips, card, paper clips, buzzers, bulbs, bulb holders, batteries, battery holders, scissors, copper tape, Computer/iPad

Content guidance

  • Equipment requiring safe usage.

Supervision

Adult supervision recommended

Licence

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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Prior knowledge starter quiz

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4 Questions

Q1.
What is the name of the components used in these electrical products?

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Bulbs.
Buzzers.
Correct answer: LEDs.

Q2.
A kettle can be used to...

... heat food.
Correct answer: ... heat water.
... make toast.

Q3.
What electrical device is used to take photos?

Correct answer: A camera.
A DVD player.
A microwave.

Q4.
What output device produces noise?

Correct answer: A buzzer.
A LED.
A switch.

Assessment exit quiz

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5 Questions

Q1.
Which light might be most suitable for a rock climber to use?

A bicycle lamp.
Correct answer: A head lamp.
A torch.

Q2.
Who would be the most likely user of a dinosaur shaped night lamp?

Correct answer: A child.
A grandparent.
A school teacher.

Q3.
What is the most important thing to think about when designing a night light for a baby?

Correct answer: That it is safe to use and does not overheat.
The brightness of the light.
The style of the night light.

Q4.
Who invented the light bulb?

Correct answer: Thomas Edison.
Thomas Hardy.
Thomas Jefferson.
Tom Hanks.

Q5.
In what year were LEDs invented?

1907.
Correct answer: 1927.
1957.
1987.