Functional prototypes: wearable technology
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Why this why now
Integrating control systems into fabric products gives pupils the opportunity to work across material areas. This unit builds on the knowledge from the Year 6 unit 'Systems and control: sensor alarm', where pupils used a microcontroller. Pupils will deepen their understanding of textiles and their manufacturing processes, building on the Year 5 unit 'Combining fabrics: accessible textiles'. This unit increases pupils' independence which will prepare them for the year 10 unit, 'Systems approach to design: Sustainable Futures' and the Non-Examined Assessment.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Pupils can emapthise when designing
- Pupils know what ergonomics is and why this is important for designers
- Pupils can programme a microcontroller to create a control system
- Pupils can model design ideas combining different materials
- Pupils can identify the desireable material properties for a design
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Why this why now
Integrating control systems into fabric products gives pupils the opportunity to work across material areas. This unit builds on the knowledge from the Year 6 unit 'Systems and control: sensor alarm', where pupils used a microcontroller. Pupils will deepen their understanding of textiles and their manufacturing processes, building on the Year 5 unit 'Combining fabrics: accessible textiles'. This unit increases pupils' independence which will prepare them for the year 10 unit, 'Systems approach to design: Sustainable Futures' and the Non-Examined Assessment.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Pupils can emapthise when designing
- Pupils know what ergonomics is and why this is important for designers
- Pupils can programme a microcontroller to create a control system
- Pupils can model design ideas combining different materials
- Pupils can identify the desireable material properties for a design
Functional prototypes: wearable technology
Pupils will deepen their understanding of systems and control. They will be introduced to engineered fabrics and the associated manufacturing processes. This knowledge and understanding will be applied through the design and manufacture of a wearable technology product.
8 lessons in unit
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