Impact statements
I can write an impact statement.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- An impact statement reviews the design specification.
- An impact statement reviews why the problem needed solving.
- An impact statement considers the outcome and the impact the product has had on the user.
Keywords
Criteria - a detail to be judged or tested on
Impact - the effect something has on a person or situation
Statement - written or spoken information
Outcome - the way something turns out
Common misconception
Impact statements only consider the design specifications.
Impact statements consider the outcome and the impact the product has had on the user.
To help you plan your year 5 design and technology lesson on: Impact statements, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 5 design and technology lesson on: Impact statements, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
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Equipment
Finished utility belt products to test.
Licence
Lesson video
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
stitches in the shape of a letter 'x'
looped stitches linked together
stitches joined along the edge of a fabric
horizontal stitches with gaps
horizontal stitches with no gaps
Exit quiz
4 Questions
a list of things a product must have or do
the thing that was made
how well something works
the effect on someone or something