MYP Yr 1 | Technology (resistant)| Course Overview

In this course students will follow a design cycle model to investigate a range of contexts and generate and develop solutions using a range of different materials, which will include resistant materials, compliant materials and food.  Students will consider health and safety, the concept of risk analysis and its application in real-life practical situations. Students are introduced to key elements of the design cycle process and begin to familiarise themselves with keywords and specialist terms.  Students will carry out research tasks and apply their findings to their problem solving.  Students will reflect on the implications of design activity on their environments and they will be encouraged to think and work creatively within the confines of structured design and make assignments.

Current Unit
Unit timing: 7 weeks
AOI focus: Human ingenuity
Unit question: What does it mean to ‘design’?
Summative assessment: Investigate (collecting data and writing a design specification) Design (sketching solutions) Plan (creating a workplan) Create (workshop based practical) Evaluate (writing a product evaluation)
MYP assessment criteria: A (Investigate), B (Design), C (Plan), D (Create), E (Evaluate), F (Attitudes in Technology)
Links to additional resources: n/a
Date of entry: March 2010

Unit 1:  FUNCTION of CLOTHING (10 weeks)
Unit question: How and Why Do products Change??
Area of Interaction: Human Ingenuity
Concept: Creating Products
An inquiry into the function of clothing.  Students will analyze existing aprons  (protective function) and evaluate according to specifications.  They will then design and create an individualized apron following the Design Process.  Using a range of fabric designing techniques including CAD, students will individualize their apron with the inclusion of a creative pocket design.
MYP Assessment Criteria: C-Plan, D-Create, and E-Evaluate.
Summative assessment: - Design Ideas, CAD Design, Presentation of Final Product, Written Evaluation/Personal Reflection.