Designing · JHS2 Career Technology

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B8.5.2.1.2 - Research into design problems

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

develop an analysis chart that breaks a design problem into key questions to investigate.
design a short questionnaire with at least five closed and open-ended questions to gather information about a design problem.
conduct a simple interview and record responses using an interview guide.
prepare an observation schedule and record findings using sketches or photographs from their surroundings.
analyse the research data collected and present a brief written report of their findings for class appraisal.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Designing and Making of Artefacts/products (Strand 5)
Sub-strand: Designing (5.2)
Content standard: B8.5.2.1 - Demonstrate knowledge and skills of Designing
Indicator: B8.5.2.1.2 - Research into design problems
Suggested placement: Term 2, Week 12 (Week 24 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: Career Technology, Common Core Programme (JHS1-JHS3), 2023, p. 65
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

1. Develop analysis chart of the problem.
2. State questions to address the analysis chart.
3. Conduct a research into the problem analysis through prepared questionnaires and interview guides.
4. Develop observation schedules and take photos/make sketches.
5. Analyse the research data and write a report.
6. Present report for appraisal