Create, Experiment, Build, Question and Learn.
I am a specialist Product and Graphic Design Teacher, specialising in the Iterative process of designing, prototyping and evaluating. With a particular focus on entrepreneurship and making, rooted in real-world contexts and challenges.
My mission is to plan and deliver creative, fun and engaging lessons for KS3, 4 and 5, ages 11-18.
Create, Experiment, Build, Question and Learn.
I am a specialist Product and Graphic Design Teacher, specialising in the Iterative process of designing, prototyping and evaluating. With a particular focus on entrepreneurship and making, rooted in real-world contexts and challenges.
My mission is to plan and deliver creative, fun and engaging lessons for KS3, 4 and 5, ages 11-18.
The Lesson includes objectives, keywords, engaging activities, videos and current real-world examples that students can relate to. Lessons consist of tasks that apply directly to their internal assessment (IA) so that they can practically apply the key theory they have learned. This best prepares students for both internal and external IB assessments for the new IB DP Design Technology (first assessment 2027) specification.
This lesson covers the following topic(s):
1.1.2 UCD uses specific research methods to target persona populations and it develops empathy and understanding of users’ demographics.
1.1.5 A task analysis is a strategy used to develop empathy and gain understanding of how users perform a task to achieve their intended goal.
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The Lesson includes objectives, keywords, engaging activities, videos and current real-world examples that students can relate to. Lessons consist of tasks that apply directly to their internal assessment (IA) so that they can practically apply the key theory they have learned. This best prepares students for both internal and external IB assessments for the new IB DP Design Technology (first assessment 2027) specification.
This lesson covers the following topic(s):
1.1.1 User-centred design (UCD) requires a plan to structure an inquiry using user-centred research methods.
1.1.2 UCD uses specific research methods to target persona populations and it develops empathy and understanding of users’ demographics.
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✎Please note that I am a UK seller and the product uses standard English unless otherwise stated. This should not affect the use of this product in other countries.
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The Lesson includes objectives, keywords, engaging activities, videos and current real-world examples that students can relate to. Lessons consist of tasks that apply directly to their internal assessment (IA) so that they can practically apply the key theory they have learned. This best prepares students for both internal and external IB assessments for the new IB DP Design Technology (first assessment 2027) specification.
This lesson covers the following topic(s):
3.1.9 Biodegradable materials break down in the environment after disposal or at the end of their useful life.
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✎Please note that I am a UK seller and the product uses standard English unless otherwise stated. This should not affect the use of this product in other countries.
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The Lesson includes objectives, keywords, engaging activities, videos and current real-world examples that students can relate to. Lessons consist of tasks that apply directly to their internal assessment (IA) so that they can practically apply the key theory they have learned. This best prepares students for both internal and external IB assessments for the new IB DP Design Technology (first assessment 2027) specification.
This lesson covers the following topic(s):
3.1.8 Smart materials are materials that have one or more properties that can be significantly changed in response to changes in their environment.
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✎Please note that I am a UK seller and the product uses standard English unless otherwise stated. This should not affect the use of this product in other countries.
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The Lesson includes objectives, keywords, engaging activities, videos and current real-world examples that students can relate to. Lessons consist of tasks that apply directly to their internal assessment (IA) so that they can practically apply the key theory they have learned. This best prepares students for both internal and external IB assessments for the new IB DP Design Technology (first assessment 2027) specification.
This lesson covers the following topic(s):
3.1.7 Composites consist of two or more materials combined to enhance their properties.
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✎Please note that I am a UK seller and the product uses standard English unless otherwise stated. This should not affect the use of this product in other countries.
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The Lesson includes objectives, keywords, engaging activities, videos and current real-world examples that students can relate to. Lessons consist of tasks that apply directly to their internal assessment (IA) so that they can practically apply the key theory they have learned. This best prepares students for both internal and external IB assessments for the new IB DP Design Technology (first assessment 2027) specification.
This lesson covers the following topic(s):
3.1.3 Identifying the most suitable material for a product is a complex and challenging task, involving the consideration of physical, chemical and mechanical properties and aesthetic characteristics.
3.1.6 Mechanical properties include aspects of a material affected by the application of a force.
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✎Please note that I am a UK seller and the product uses standard English unless otherwise stated. This should not affect the use of this product in other countries.
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The Lesson includes objectives, keywords, engaging activities, videos and current real-world examples that students can relate to. Lessons consist of tasks that apply directly to their internal assessment (IA) so that they can practically apply the key theory they have learned. This best prepares students for both internal and external IB assessments for the new IB DP Design Technology (first assessment 2027) specification.
This lesson covers the following topic(s):
3.1.3 Identifying the most suitable material for a product is a complex and challenging task, involving the consideration of physical, chemical and mechanical properties and aesthetic characteristics.
3.1.4 Physical properties include aspects of a material that can be measured and observed without it changing in any way.
3.1.5 Chemical properties include aspects of a material that lead to it chemically reacting with another.
↠Projects work in PowerPoint or Google Slides. This file may be zipped. Once downloaded, right-click the file and select ‘extract all’ to open. ↞
✎Please note that I am a UK seller and the product uses standard English unless otherwise stated. This should not affect the use of this product in other countries.
♥ After using this product, please leave a rating and comment.
♦ If there are any issues with the product, please contact me (via the Ask a Question tab) before leaving feedback, and I will happily support you with any problems.
The Lesson includes objectives, keywords, engaging activities, videos and current real-world examples that students can relate to. Lessons consist of tasks that apply directly to their internal assessment (IA) so that they can practically apply the key theory they have learned. This best prepares students for both internal and external IB assessments for the new IB DP Design Technology (first assessment 2027) specification.
This lesson covers the following topic(s):
3.1.1 Materials are classified based on their physical, chemical and mechanical properties.
3.1.2 Materials are classified according to their source or origin.
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✎Please note that I am a UK seller and the product uses standard English unless otherwise stated. This should not affect the use of this product in other countries.
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The Lesson includes objectives, keywords, engaging activities, videos and current real-world examples that students can relate to. Lessons consist of tasks that apply directly to their internal assessment (IA) so that they can practically apply the key theory they have learned. This best prepares students for both internal and external IB assessments for the new IB DP Design Technology (first assessment 2027) specification.
This lesson covers the following topic(s):
2.2.6 Rapid prototyping is used to create physical prototypes quickly for potential users and design teams to interact with them and provide feedback to drive design development forward.
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✎Please note that I am a UK seller and the product uses standard English unless otherwise stated. This should not affect the use of this product in other countries.
♥ After using this product, please leave a rating and comment.
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The Lesson includes objectives, keywords, engaging activities, videos and current real-world examples that students can relate to. Lessons consist of tasks that apply directly to their internal assessment (IA) so that they can practically apply the key theory they have learned. This best prepares students for both internal and external IB assessments for the new IB DP Design Technology (first assessment 2027) specification.
This lesson covers the following topic(s):
2.2.5 CAD is used to create virtual prototypes to test ideas and gather insights that inform the development of a product.
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✎Please note that I am a UK seller and the product uses standard English unless otherwise stated. This should not affect the use of this product in other countries.
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The Lesson includes objectives, keywords, engaging activities, videos and current real-world examples that students can relate to. Lessons consist of tasks that apply directly to their internal assessment (IA) so that they can practically apply the key theory they have learned. This best prepares students for both internal and external IB assessments for the new IB DP Design Technology (first assessment 2027) specification.
This lesson covers the following topic(s):
2.2.3 Prototypes can be developed in both physical and virtual (digital) form.
2.2.4 Physical prototypes are used to test ideas and gather insights that inform the development of a product.
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✎Please note that I am a UK seller and the product uses standard English unless otherwise stated. This should not affect the use of this product in other countries.
♥ After using this product, please leave a rating and comment.
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The Lesson includes objectives, keywords, engaging activities, videos and current real-world examples that students can relate to. Lessons consist of tasks that apply directly to their internal assessment (IA) so that they can practically apply the key theory they have learned. This best prepares students for both internal and external IB assessments for the new IB DP Design Technology (first assessment 2027) specification.
This lesson covers the following topic(s):
2.2.1 There are two techniques used in iterative design and development: low fidelity and high fidelity.
2.2.2 Drawings, either manual or prepared using computer-aided design (CAD) software, are used to explore, refine and communicate ideas.
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✎Please note that I am a UK seller and the product uses standard English unless otherwise stated. This should not affect the use of this product in other countries.
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The Lesson includes objectives, keywords, engaging activities, videos and current real-world examples that students can relate to. Lessons consist of tasks that apply directly to their internal assessment (IA) so that they can practically apply the key theory they have learned. This best prepares students for both internal and external IB assessments for the new IB DP Design Technology (first assessment 2027) specification.
This lesson covers the following topic(s):
2.1.5 UCD design development
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✎Please note that I am a UK seller and the product uses standard English unless otherwise stated. This should not affect the use of this product in other countries.
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The Lesson includes objectives, keywords, engaging activities, videos and current real-world examples that students can relate to. Lessons consist of tasks that apply directly to their internal assessment (IA) so that they can practically apply the key theory they have learned. This best prepares students for both internal and external IB assessments for the new IB DP Design Technology (first assessment 2027) specification.
This lesson covers the following topic(s):
2.1.4 UCD research methods
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The Lesson includes objectives, keywords, engaging activities, videos and current real-world examples that students can relate to. Lessons consist of tasks that apply directly to their internal assessment (IA) so that they can practically apply the key theory they have learned. This best prepares students for both internal and external IB assessments for the new IB DP Design Technology (first assessment 2027) specification.
This lesson covers the following topics:
2.1.1 Needs, wants, and limitations
2.1.2 UCD design process
2.1.3 UCD multidisciplinary teamsdon’t hesitate to get in touch with me
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✎Please note that I am a UK seller and the product uses standard English unless otherwise stated. This should not affect the use of this product in other countries.
♥ After using this product, please leave a rating and comment.
♦ If there are any issues with the product, please contact me (via the Ask a Question tab) before leaving feedback, and I will happily support you with any problems.
The Lesson includes objectives, keywords, engaging activities, videos and current real-world examples that students can relate to. Lessons consist of tasks that apply directly to their internal assessment (IA) so that they can practically apply the key theory they have learned. This best prepares students for both internal and external IB assessments for the new IB DP Design Technology (first assessment 2027) specification.
The Lesson includes objectives, keywords, engaging activities, videos and current real-world examples that students can relate to. Lessons consist of tasks that apply directly to their internal assessment (IA) so that they can practically apply the key theory they have learned. This best prepares students for both internal and external IB assessments for the new IB DP Design Technology (first assessment 2027) specification.
This lesson covers the following topic(s):
A1.1.7 Psychology
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The Lesson includes objectives, keywords, engaging activities, videos and current real-world examples that students can relate to. Lessons consist of tasks that apply directly to their internal assessment (IA) so that they can practically apply the key theory they have learned. This best prepares students for both internal and external IB assessments for the new IB DP Design Technology (first assessment 2027) specification.
This lesson covers the following topic(s):
A1.1.6 Physiology and Biomechanics
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The Lesson includes objectives, keywords, engaging activities, videos and current real-world examples that students can relate to. Lessons consist of tasks that apply directly to their internal assessment (IA) so that they can practically apply the key theory they have learned. This best prepares students for both internal and external IB assessments for the new IB DP Design Technology (first assessment 2027) specification.
This lesson covers the following topic(s):
1.1.3 Percentiles
1.1.4 Adjustability
1.1.5 Reach
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The Lesson includes objectives, keywords, engaging activities, videos and current real-world examples that students can relate to. Lessons consist of tasks that apply directly to their internal assessment (IA) so that they can practically apply the key theory they have learned. This best prepares students for both internal and external IB assessments for the new IB DP Design Technology (first assessment 2027) specification.
This lesson covers the following topic(s):
1.1.1a Ergonomics
1.1.2 Anthropometrics
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This bundle includes all ten topics: SL (standard level) and HL (higher level) content required for the Design Technology IB DP course. In these series of lessons, students gain an understanding of all required topics:
1. Human Factors and Ergonomics
1.1a Anthropometrics
1.1b Psychological factors
1.1c Psychological factors
2. Resource management and sustainable production
2.1 Resources and reserves
2.2 Waste mitigation strategies
2.3 Energy utilization, storage and distribution
2.4 Clean technology
2.5 Green Design
2.6 Eco-design
3. Modelling
3.1 Conceptual Modelling
3.2 Graphical Modelling
3.3 Physical Modelling
3.4 CAD
3.5 Rapid Prototyping
4. Final Production
4.1 Properties of materials
4.2a Metals and metallic alloys
4.2b Timber
4.2c Glass
4.2d Plastics
4.2e Textiles
4.2f Composites
4.3 Scales of production
4.4 Manufacturing processes
4.5 Production systems
4.6 Robots in automated production
5. Innovation and Design
5.1 Invention, IP and patents
5.2 Categories of innovation
5.3 Innovation, Acts of insight
5.3 Strategies for innovation
5.4 Stakeholders for Innovation
5.5 Planned and Perceived Obsolescence
5.5 Product Lifecycle
5.6 Rogers’ Characteristics
5.7 Market Analysis
5.7 Market Competition
5.7 Target Markets
5.7 Writing a design specification
6. Classic Design
6.1 Characteristics of classic design
6.2 Classic design, function and form
7. UCD
7.1 7.2 UCD
7.3 Strategies for user research
7.4 Strategies for user centered design (UCD)
7.5 Beyond usability - designing for pleasure and emotion
8. Sustainability
8.1 Sustainable Development
8.2 Sustainable Consumption
8.3 Sustainable Design
8.4 Sustainable Innovation
9. Innovation and Markets
9.1 Corporate Social Responsibility
9.1 Corporate Strategies
9.2 Market Sectors and Segments
9.3a Marketing mix 4P’s
9.3b Place
9.3c Price
9.4 Consumer reaction
9.4 Market research and strategies
9.5 Branding, Brand Loyalty
9.6 Packaging and brand identity
10. Commercial Production
10.1 Jit and JIC
10.2 Lean production
10.3 Computer integrated manufacturing (CIM)
10.4 Quality management
10.5 Economic viability
Lessons include objectives, keywords, engaging activities, videos and real-world examples that students can relate to. Lessons culminate in a task where students consolidate and apply the key theory that they have learnt so that they are prepared for any IB DP assessments.
Lessons cover the entirety of what students need to learn for the topic and can be taught in any order.
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