Designing · JHS2 Career Technology

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B8.5.2.1.3 - Write Design Specifications

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Define design specifications and explain their purpose in the design process.
Develop and write clear design specifications based on a given design brief and research findings.
Give at least three valid reasons for each specification they develop.
Arrange specifications in logical categories (function, materials, size, cost, appearance, safety).
Use their written specifications to guide the next stage of idea generation.

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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: B8.5.2.1.3 - Write Design Specifications
Suggested placement: Term 3, Week 1 (Week 25 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 and write the design specifications based on the areas analysed, to serve as a guide for idea generation.
2. Give reasons for the specifications developed.