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Lesson 1 of 6
- Year 9
Develop a specification for a product a para-triathlete might use
In this lesson, we will look at where design specification points come in and how they might be used to help a para-triathlete.
Lesson 1 of 6
- Year 9
Develop a specification for a product a para-triathlete might use
In this lesson, we will look at where design specification points come in and how they might be used to help a para-triathlete.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- develop design specifications that include a wider range of requirements such as environmental, aesthetic, cost, maintenance, quality and safety
- research the health and wellbeing, cultural, religious and socio-economic contexts of their intended users
Equipment
Basic modelling equipment (including paper / fabrics).
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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4 Questions
Q1.Custom made products are made with a specific client in mind.
Custom made products are made with a specific client in mind.
False
Q2.A para-triathlete might need a custom made product for 'day-to-day' activities as well as for sporting events.
A para-triathlete might need a custom made product for 'day-to-day' activities as well as for sporting events.
False
Q3.A design specification must be followed and can't be changed once written.
A design specification must be followed and can't be changed once written.
True
Q4.Design specification should be limited to no more than ten points.
Design specification should be limited to no more than ten points.
True
4 Questions
Q1.When designing a custom product it is important to work closely with a client.
When designing a custom product it is important to work closely with a client.
False
Q2.Design specifications can come from an infinite amount of sources.
Design specifications can come from an infinite amount of sources.
False
Q3.Specification points are only used to list the way a product functions.
Specification points are only used to list the way a product functions.
True
Q4.A design specification should never be 'set in stone', it should develop as a designer learns more.
A design specification should never be 'set in stone', it should develop as a designer learns more.
False