Year 5 - Design and technology
Critique 3D eco-houses
CAD structures: architecture
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Unit Summary
This unit introduces 3D Computer Aided Design to pupils. They will investigate modern architects to understand the techniques and materials they use in sustainable housing. They will develop knowledge of TinkerCAD to design and present a model sustainable house.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to provide and respond to design critique.
Key Notes
- The aim of design critique is to improve designs.
- The aim of design evaluation is to evaluate an end product against criteria.
- In design critique, think creatively and critically and ask a lot of questions.
- In design critique, think about design suggestions and potential changes.
Vocabulary To Learn
- design critique: feedback to improve designs
- design evaluation: assess against goals or success criteria
- feedback: the advice provided through critique
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Design critique and design evaluation are the same.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the lesson in two key points.
The aim of design critique is to improve designs. The aim of design evaluation is to evaluate an end product against criteria.
2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'design critique'
feedback to improve designs.
3. Correct this common mistake.
Mistake: Design critique and design evaluation are the same. Correction: Design critique evaluates a product to improve it, a design evaluation evaluates an end product against criteria.
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