Lesson 1: Navigating the world
Developing an informed design brief and criteria based on information extracted and analysed from a client's letter.
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
Before starting this unit, you might want to check that children can recall:
A 'device' means equipment created for a purpose or job.
The 6 Rs of sustainability (reuse, recycle, repair, refuse, rethink and reduce).
That Tinkercad is a piece of computer-aided design software.
How to place, manoeuvre and combine 3D objects using CAD. (The basics of Tinkercad are covered again in this unit).
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Rebecca is a passionate Design and technology specialist. Rebecca has previously taught across all of the D&T curriculum strands, including STEM clubs and extra-curricular activities such as RAF Project X, to Keystages 1-4 and SEND classes. Rebecca believes in providing children with real-world scenarios and knowledge to inspire and instil an appreciation and love for product design. Alongside her pedagogical background, Rebecca also holds a professional degree in Graphic design, with particular interests in illustration and communication.
Rebecca has created a range of units, including our Digital world series.
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