Core principles
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Why this why now
This unit draws together the core principles knowledge learnt in Year 10 and prior units including the Year 7 materials and processes unit and the Year 8 material testing unit. The pupils are taught how to use this knowledge of materials, processes and technology in society, effectively and articulately to succeed in terminal exams.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Pupils can describe and discuss new and emerging technologies and materials.
- Pupils can describe and discuss energy generation, storage and impact on designs.
- Pupils can identify and explain programmable systems.
- Pupils can identify and explain electronic systems.
- Pupils can identify and explain mechanical systems.
Threads
Why this why now
This unit draws together the core principles knowledge learnt in Year 10 and prior units including the Year 7 materials and processes unit and the Year 8 material testing unit. The pupils are taught how to use this knowledge of materials, processes and technology in society, effectively and articulately to succeed in terminal exams.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Pupils can describe and discuss new and emerging technologies and materials.
- Pupils can describe and discuss energy generation, storage and impact on designs.
- Pupils can identify and explain programmable systems.
- Pupils can identify and explain electronic systems.
- Pupils can identify and explain mechanical systems.
Core principles
In this unit pupils will develop core principles knowledge with an explicit focus on exam technique.
12 lessons in unit
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