Harris Academy South Norwood

Short Term Planning Template: Weekly Overview (2-4 lessons)

Subject Area: Design and Technology Half Term: Carousel Week Beginning: / Class: 7 Unit Title: Torch Project

Differentiation Weekly Learning Objectives Weekly Learning Outcomes Resources

All Students understand the importance of Students complete a test for their product and As below
(NC/GCSE Range) Testing a product and evaluating it against evaluate it against the specification.
the specification.
Most Students consider numerous ways to test a Students complete numerous tests for their As below
(NC/GCSE Range) product thoroughly against its specification product and thoroughly evaluate it against their
specification.
Some Students consider, through evaluation, not Students complete an audit of their product As below
(NC/GCSE Range) Only the fitness for purpose of their product, against potential lifecycle costs of its
but the wider environment impact of its manufacture, use and disposal.
manufacture.
2.b, 3., 3.b, 3.c, 7.a

Suggested Learning and Teaching Ideas

Starter Development Plenary Assessment
Your Best Bits WEEK 6: Q. and A. session given on what Homework to be assessed on
Students work in pairs to complete the Recap on assembly of product from previous week. different students have found the Harris Academy criteria of
questions below on their product: Teacher to initiate brainstorm of how torches could be out about heir product through grading 1 –5 for effort and
Describe two things people like / dislike tested to make sure that they match the specification. evaluation. presentation. Class work to be
about your product graded against project ruberic
Describe who your product is aimed at Students to write up three different ways to test their product and with mark awarded for
and a test you can carry out. against the specification. enterprise.
Give two important points you found out about
Students to work in pairs to complete testing of products and write
users’ needs that helped you with your up outcomes. Students to write up evaluation by answering
designing. evaluation questions given about their project. Teacher to
Describe an unsuitable idea for your mark project and give students their mark awarded.
product that you had but did not use.
Describe a possible problem that a user might
have with your product and how you
would over come this.

Resources Homework
Powerpoint None set.
Exemplar product
ICT suite
A4 Design worksheets
2D Design software
Final models

Cross Curricular Checklist (in relation to 6 week overview)

Lit Num ICT Ent/WRL PHSEE Citizenship VAK