Year 10 - Design and technology
Assemble, test and refine systems
Systems approach to design: Sustainable Futures
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Unit Summary
Pupils will develop knowledge of electronic components and a systems approach to designing. They will learn about different components and use these to build and test circuits for different purposes. They will design a system to control a greenhouse environment, considering the different variables.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to assemble and test a system to inform evaluations and modifications.
Key Notes
- Prototype testing can be used to inform evaluations and modifications.
- There are a variety of methods to test prototypes.
- Whilst testing, design decisions or modifications may be identified.
- Evaluations are judgements based on the findings of testing.
- Successful modifications are justified and originate from evaluations.
Vocabulary To Learn
- testing: measuring against design requirements
- modifications: making changes or adjustments to improve
- evaluations: judgements based on testing findings
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Testing only happens when the final prototype has been made.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the lesson in two key points.
Prototype testing can be used to inform evaluations and modifications. There are a variety of methods to test prototypes.
2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'testing'
measuring against design requirements.
3. Correct this common mistake.
Mistake: Testing only happens when the final prototype has been made. Correction: Testing should happen throughout the iterative journey, so that design decisions are made to meet design requirements and produce a successful design solution.
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- Assembly modelling in Fusion Study Guide
- Buzzers Study Guide
- Create, modify and constrain 2D sketches in Fusion Study Guide
- Data logging Study Guide
- Design for additive manufacturing with Fusion Study Guide
- Electronic calculations Study Guide
- Fusion fundamentals Study Guide
- Input components Study Guide
- LEDs Study Guide
- Motors Study Guide
- Physical materials and appearances in Fusion Study Guide
- Systems approach to design Study Guide
- Technical drawings in Fusion Study Guide
- Virtual and physical testing of systems Study Guide
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