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Introductory PowerPoint for teachers to present Practical Action's Small Is...Challenge to pupils.
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Small is ... Challenge
Pupils look at technologies from the last 100 years then design a new sustainable technology for the future
Years: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Duration: 90mins
Curriculum Objectives: 4
Subject: D&T
Resource Overview
The challenge for students is to look at technologies from the last 100 years and invent a product that could help us all lead a more sustainable future. Before submitting their design, students will be expected to consider: What affect does technology have on the environment? What affect does technology have on people and communities? Is the technology needed? Once these key questions are considered, pupils will invent a technology that will help us to lead more sustainable lives over the next 100 years.
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Curriculum Objectives
- Evaluate their ideas and products against their own design criteria and consider the views of others to improve their work
- Generate, develop, model and communicate their ideas through discussion, annotated sketches, cross-sectional and exploded diagrams, prototypes, pattern pieces and computer-aided design
- Investigate and analyse a range of existing products
- Use research and develop design criteria to inform the design of innovative, functional, appealing products that are fit for purpose, aimed at particular individuals or groups