Year 9 - Design and technology
Develop and modify code
Functional prototypes: wearable technology
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Unit Summary
Pupils will deepen their understanding of systems and control. They will be introduced to engineered fabrics and the associated manufacturing processes. This knowledge and understanding will be applied through the design and manufacture of a wearable technology product.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to develop and modify a system to meet the requirements of a design brief.
Key Notes
- Design briefs can be refined using the 4Ws.
- Control systems can be developed and iterated.
Vocabulary To Learn
- design brief: a statement that outlines the requirements of a product
- iterate: process of refining and improving a design
- justify: explain why something is done
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Iterations are only needed when a system doesn't work.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the lesson in two key points.
Design briefs can be refined using the 4Ws. Control systems can be developed and iterated.
2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'design brief'
a statement that outlines the requirements of a product.
3. Correct this common mistake.
Mistake: Iterations are only needed when a system doesn't work. Correction: Systems are iterated to modify, fix, develop and improve.
More Lessons In This Unit
- Circuits in Tinkercad Study Guide
- Code and simulate Micro:bits in Tinkercad Study Guide
- Integrate a micro:bit into a wearable product Study Guide
- Manufacture a wearable product Study Guide
- Micro:bits in Tinkercad Study Guide
- Sustainable fabrics for wearable technology Study Guide
- Test and evaluate a wearable product Study Guide
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