This Design and technology teacher video provides an overview of the Wearable technology unit, introducing the knowledge and skills pupils develop throughout the sequence of lessons. It highlights expected prior knowledge, key learning and common misconceptions to help teachers deliver the unit with confidence.

The video explores developments in lighting technology, using code to control products and computer-aided design (CAD). It explains how the Digital world strand differs from learning about electrical systems in Design and Technology and Science, and supports teachers in helping pupils understand how code can improve the function of products. Practical guidance is also provided on teaching coding concepts and supporting pupils as they create computer-aided designs.This video provides an overview of the knowledge, skills and teaching approaches covered in the Wearable technology unit.

This video is part of Kapow Primary’s Design and technology videos, which enable teachers and pupils to explore and make their own products.

See more of our Year 3 Design and technology scheme of work.

• Design and technology, Year 3, Digital world: Wearable technology.