Year 5 - Design and technology
Impact statements
Combining fabrics: accessible textiles
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Unit Summary
This unit develops pupils' knowledge and 3D joining techniques when working with woven fabrics. Accessible design is introduced by investigating the work of fashion designers. Pupils apply this knowledge and understanding to make and promote an accessible product.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to write an impact statement.
Key Notes
- An impact statement reviews the design specification.
- An impact statement reviews why the problem needed solving.
- An impact statement considers the outcome and the impact the product has had on the user.
Vocabulary To Learn
- criteria: a detail to be judged or tested on
- impact: the effect something has on a person or situation
- statement: written or spoken information
- outcome: the way something turns out
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Impact statements only consider the design specifications.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the lesson in two key points.
An impact statement reviews the design specification. An impact statement reviews why the problem needed solving.
2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'criteria'
a detail to be judged or tested on.
3. Correct this common mistake.
Mistake: Impact statements only consider the design specifications. Correction: Impact statements consider the outcome and the impact the product has had on the user.
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