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Year 9 - Design and technology

Integrate a micro:bit into a wearable product

Functional prototypes: wearable technology

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 integrate a micro:bit into a wearable technology product and plan the manufacture.

Key Notes

  • To successfully integrate technology into a wearable product, all electrical components must be protected.
  • Electronic components are easier to integrate when housed in a case.
  • Dimensions of and access to the electronic components must be considered.
  • Paper patterns are used to plan textile designs.
  • Manufacture is planned in advance.

Vocabulary To Learn

  • pattern piece: a cut-out template used to cut fabric pieces
  • parts list: a list of all the materials and components required to make a product
  • integrate: combine one or more components

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • Only one method of integrating the components in a control system is used.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

1. Explain the lesson in two key points.

To successfully integrate technology into a wearable product, all electrical components must be protected. Electronic components are easier to integrate when housed in a case.

2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'pattern piece'

a cut-out template used to cut fabric pieces.

3. Correct this common mistake.

Mistake: Only one method of integrating the components in a control system is used. Correction: Different methods of integrating components can be combined, depending on the device's function and features.

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