Design and Realisation · SHS1 Design And…

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: 1.1.4.LI.1 - Describe the processes in designing.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

List the stages of the design process in the correct sequence from problem identification to final evaluation.
Explain the purpose of each stage in the design process using simple, clear language.
Apply the design process to describe how a common household problem could be solved step by step.
Compare the design process to a real-life scenario to show how each stage connects to the next.
Justify why evaluation is an essential final stage in the design process and not merely an optional extra.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Conceptual Drawing (Strand 1)
Sub-strand: Design and Realisation (1.4)
Content standard: 1.1.4.CS.1 - 1.1.4.CS.1 Apply the concept of designing processes in solving problems. 1.1.4.LO.1 Demonstrate understanding of the designing process, write a situation to identify a problem in the home.
Indicator: 1.1.4.LI.1 - Describe the processes in designing.
Suggested placement: Semester 1, Week 16 (Week 16 of the year)
Our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order across three terms of twelve weeks. NaCCA does not fix the week, so follow your school's scheme of learning.
Curriculum reference: NaCCA curriculum document, p. 35

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Managing talk for learning/ Collaborative learning: With the use of relevant videos, charts and the internet assist learners in a whole class discussion to explain the design process and outline the stages involved.

Managing talk for learning: With the use of a flow chart, assist learners to review and explain all the stages in the design thinking process in a whole class discussion.

Assessment (1.1.4.AS.1). The document marks these depth-of-knowledge levels for this indicator: Level 2 Skills of conceptual understanding; Level 3 Strategic reasoning.

Teaching and Learning Materials:
- Models
- Charts
- reference books
- access to internet
- LCD Projector