Lesson Plan Format

Class:

APPENDIX 1

Date: 27/06/15

Time: Start: 1:30

Year 9 Design and Technology

Finish: 2:20

Key Learning Area:

Lesson Topic:

Technology and Applied Studies

Factors influencing design

Recent Prior Experience (specific relevant concepts, skills and values the school students have experienced prior to this lesson):
Students began looking at the role of designers in the previous lesson. They have a greater understanding of the diversity of roles filled by designers.
Syllabus Outcome(s):
(One or two only. Please note the syllabus
reference number AND write out in full).

Indicators of Learning for this lesson:

Assessment:
Strategies which will be used to assess
learners attainment of learning outcomes.
Should be linked to each learning indicator.

By the end of this lesson, the students will:

- describe factors affecting the design and

- 5.3.1 analyses the work and

responsibilities of designers
and the factors affecting their work

Any safety issues to be considered:

Ensure Ss have clear passage through classroom
Ensure tools put away correctly.

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production of design ideas and solutions from

- Informal assessment of mind - mapping and
review of set homework.

selected focus areas of design

Resources:
List resources you used in preparing the lesson AND those used in the lesson implementation.
Text: Switched On Technology Stage 4
Markers

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Lesson Sequence
Lesson Content / Indicators of Learning
(What is Taught):
Note key skills, concepts and values
addressed in each section. Link to your
Indicators of Learning.

Timing

Teaching Strategies / Learning Experiences:

(How it is taught)
Write detailed steps showing what the teacher (T) will do and
what students (Ss) will do.

(mins)

Resources and Organisation:

INTRODUCTION
T to greet Ss
Brief overview of lesson

2 min

Discussion of the roles designers

may fill

Mind Map and definitions of

Factors effecting design

T provides overview of lesson

Use of questioning targeting different levels of Blooms Taxonomy

DEVELOPMENT
Discussion of role of designers

Recall

Qs

5 min

Analyse
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What is the definition of a designer? How did you

understanding of design develop last lesson?
Are designers only responsible for designing a
product? Why/Why not? What are other results of
design? (Product, system, environment)
What industries/employment opportunities are
there for designers? (Architect, Furniture
designer/maker, Graphic artist, Industrial
Designer, Interior designer, web designer, Retail)
What are the main tasks performed by
designers? (Identify need, set criteria for success,
evaluate a projects progress/success)

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Definition
In practice, anyone who creates
tangible or intangible objects, such
as consumer products, processes,
laws, games and graphics, is
referred to as a designer.

Evaluate

Factors affecting a holistic approach to

design and production
design

10 min

Activity:
As a class develop a mind map (on the board) for factors
effecting design. As a class analyse one or two factors.

purpose and setting factors

function
form
aesthetics
end user aspirations and context
time factors: historical, contemporary

Ss to analyse and record key ideas relating to each of

the identified factors to create a relatively comprehensive
description of factors.

10 min

and future considerations

quality
trends

Extension Activity/ Homework:

Ss to complete mind map and factor analysis.

human,

technical and environmental

factors
human capital (knowledge, skills and
techniques)
ergonomics
safety, values and ethics
industrial and workplace legislation
appropriateness of technology choices
and design decisions
social and environmental sustainability
resource choices and availability
(tools, materials, time, finance)

Ss to select a familiar product, personally used everyday

(toothbrush, chair, computer). Write a paragraph on how
factors of design have affected the final design of the
product.

CLOSURE
Recap/Review

2:15

Designers can work in many fields and

industries

5 min

Ss to discuss new/refreshed understandings related to factors

of design.
T to ask questions of Ss to ensure clarity of Homework task.
T provides recap leading to content for following lesson
(Trends in technology and design?)

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Analyse: Identify components and

the relationships between them;
draw out and relate implications.