In this series of lessons, students gain an understanding into the topic 5 (Innovation and Design) theory content of the IB DP Design and Technology course. Lessons include objectives, keywords, engaging activities, videos and real-world examples that students can relate to. Lessons culminate in a task where students consolidate and apply the key theory that they have learnt so that they are prepared for any IB DP assessments. Lessons cover the entirety of what students need to learn for Topic 5 Innovation and design and can be taught in any order. 5.1 Invention, IP and patents 5.2 Categories of innovation 5.3 Innovation, Acts of insight 5.3 Strategies for innovation 5.4 Stakeholders for Innovation 5.5 Product Lifecycle 5.5 Product Lifecycle - Obsolescence 5.6 Rogers’ Characteristics 5.7 Innovation, design and marketing specifications 5.7 Market Analysis 5.7 Market Competition 5.7 Writing a design specification Lessons can be taught in any order. If you enjoyed this project/scheme of work. Please visit my shop where there is a range of creative and engaging design and engineering projects. – ↠ Projects work in Powerpoint or Google slides. This file may be zipped. Once downloaded right-click the file and select ‘extract all’ to open. ↞ ✎Please note I am a UK seller and unless otherwise stated the product uses standard English. This should not affect the use of this product in other countries. ✎ ♥ After using this product please leave a rating and comment. ♦ If there are any issues with the product please contact me (via the Ask a Question tab) before leaving feedback.

This unit acts as fun and engaging introduction into coding, with** students using the Scratch language to create their own interactive educational game for primary year students. There is an accompanying portfolio for students to complete where they investigate, design then test/evaluate their programs. Statement of Enquiry: Scientific logic and systems can be used to create innovative and functional products. Unit covers: ♦ Introduction to coding: How does a computer understand instructions? ♦ Introduction into: storage - process - output: How can we create interactions? ♦ Debugging: How can we find and fix errors in code? ♦ Creating Sprites and backgrounds: How can we size and move things on screens? ♦ Program analysis: Why look at the work of others? ♦ Generating and evaluating design ideas: ♦ Loops: How can I simplify my code? ♦ What/if statements: How can code make it’s own decisions? ♦ Variables: How can we use storage to make our programs more interactive? ♦ Feedback: How do we measure the success of our program? Included are: Slide presentations for each lesson. Editable student portfolio. Additional lesson resources. Scratch how-to cards. Links to an online coding course. Student outcomes and examples. If you enjoyed this project/scheme of work please leave a review and visit my shop where there is a range of creative and engaging design and engineering projects. – ↠ Projects work in Powerpoint or Google slides. This file may be zipped. Once downloaded right-click the file and select ‘extract all’ to open. ↞ ✎Please note I am a UK seller and unless otherwise stated the product uses standard English. This should not affect the use of this product in other countries. ✎ ♥ After using this product please leave a rating and comment. ♦ If there are any issues with the product please contact me (via the Ask a Question tab) before leaving feedback.

Pupils love being creative with this project which covers the entire design process of designing a physical smart toothbrush and an accompanying app, with the aim of encouraging and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. The project does not include any coding, rather it is focused on the design process, critical thinking and communicating ideas, culminating in a physical prototype and a clickable digital prototype of an app. SOI: Scientific and technical innovation can be made by connecting physical and digital products. Lessons are differentiated with strong cross-curricular (literacy) links that align with the international IB curriculum. The project requires very few resources and any apps used are free and cloud-based. The project can be adapted for different physical and/or digital learning spaces. Included is a digital portfolio which follows the four assessment objectives of the IB Design curriculum. The portfolio can be delivered digitally, printed or used as a guide. Student/teacher examples are also included. Lessons include: ♦ Ergonomics and Anthropometrics theory. ♦ Internet of Things theory. ♦ Understanding and writing a design brief. ♦ Writing a design specification for a particular user and client. ♦ User-centered design and user research methods. ♦ Ideation strategies. ♦ Sketching techniques: isometric, orthographic. ♦ Prototyping in foam, card or 3D printing (depending on learning space). ♦ UX design and wireframing an app. ♦ UI design and prototyping a clickable prototype of an app (Figma).

What is debugging and how can I fix errors? This lesson acts as a short introduction to what debugging is and explains the principles of identifying and fixing errors found in code, applied in a practical and fun way. ♦ Introduction to ‘Debugging’ and the additional keywords: error and fix. ♦ Practical activity where students draw their own coding problem and arranging printed ‘blocks’ in order to challenge one-another and practice debugging before moving and applying on the computer. ♦ Practical coding activity to debug the basics of a program. This is the first introductory lesson of a unit/project that introduces students to the exciting world of coding! In the project, students will design and code their own educational game for primary year students. The full scheme will be uploaded in March 2023 when it is fully complete. If you enjoyed this project/scheme of work please leave a review and visit my shop where there is a range of creative and engaging design and engineering projects. – ↠ Projects work in Powerpoint or Google slides. This file may be zipped. Once downloaded right-click the file and select ‘extract all’ to open. ↞ ✎Please note I am a UK seller and unless otherwise stated the product uses standard English. This should not affect the use of this product in other countries. ✎ ♥ After using this product please leave a rating and comment. ♦ If there are any issues with the product please contact me (via the Ask a Question tab) before leaving feedback.

How does a computer understand instructions? This lesson acts as a short introduction to what coding is and explains the principles of input, process, storage, and output through the use of Scratch, in a practical and fun way. ♦ Introduction to coding. ♦ Introduction into process - storage - process - output. ♦ Introduction to Scratch programming language. ♦ Practical activity where students code each other before moving onto computers. Students love this activity which teaches them about logic and writing commands that a computer will understand. ♦ Practical coding activity to understand the basics of how to move a Sprite and apply what they have learnt in the previous practical task. This is the first introductory lesson of a unit/project that introduces students to the exciting world of coding! In the project, students will design and code their own educational game for primary year students. The full scheme will be uploaded in March 2023 when it is fully complete. If you enjoyed this project/scheme of work please leave a review and visit my shop where there is a range of creative and engaging design and engineering projects. – ↠ Projects work in Powerpoint or Google slides. This file may be zipped. Once downloaded right-click the file and select ‘extract all’ to open. ↞ ✎Please note I am a UK seller and unless otherwise stated the product uses standard English. This should not affect the use of this product in other countries. ✎ ♥ After using this product please leave a rating and comment. ♦ If there are any issues with the product please contact me (via the Ask a Question tab) before leaving feedback.

How can we design affordable, sustainable solutions that can help people in lower economically developed countries? In this project, students are given a brief from the UN to design a sustainable, solar light for people in developing economies, that have limited or no access to electricity. Statement of inquiry: Considering the interconnection of global infrastructures creates a more equal and sustainable future for our shared planet. Students are taught a range of creative, STEAM, and research skills using both digital and physical techniques, evidencing their design process through a 23-page digital portfolio (Powerpoint) in line with the four assessment criteria. Alternatively, this can be printed or used as a template. Included are extension tasks, as well as teacher and student examples. Lessons cover: ♦ Introduction to LEDCs and the environment - historical factors and innovative solutions to provide sustainable, affordable, off-grid energy sources. What are LEDCs? What might life be like without power? What are the alternatives? ♦ Product Analysis using the ACCESS FM technique. ♦ Ideation using the SCAMPER technique. ♦ Advanced sketching techniques: isometric drawing - Which advanced sketching techniques do designers use? Isometric resource sheets. ♦ CAD Prototyping - Sketchup (free online cloud-based program) ♦ Iterative Design and Prototyping - How and why do we prototype? 2D design and/or physical prototyping. Evaluating our designs. ♦ Making the circuit - Solar Panel, LED, Switch - How do we make working circuits using different components? ♦ Final Prototyping - TinkerCad (free online cloud-based program) ♦ Final Prototyping - 3D printing or Laser Cutting If you enjoyed this project/scheme of work please leave a review and visit my shop where there is a range of creative and engaging design and engineering projects. – ↠ Projects work in Powerpoint or Google slides. This file may be zipped. Once downloaded right-click the file and select ‘extract all’ to open. ↞ ✎Please note I am a UK seller and unless otherwise stated the product uses standard English. This should not affect the use of this product in other countries. ✎ ♥ After using this product please leave a rating and comment. ♦ If there are any issues with the product please contact me (via the Ask a Question tab) before leaving feedback.

**How can we give waste purpose and value? **In this project, students are given a brief from a TV manufacturer to design a household product out of cardboard waste. This design project is based on a real industry brief. A global contest that challenged contestants to design innovative new objects for the home that could be made by re-purposing cardboard TV packaging. Students evidence their design process in a 22 page digital portfolio (Powerpoint) in line with the four assessment criteria. Alternatively this can be printed or used as a template. Included are teacher and student examples. A unit plan is also included. Lessons cover: ♦ Introduction to cardboard waste and the circular economy - factors and innovative solutions to minimise waste). Why is cardboard waste a growing problem? ♦ Ideation using the SCAMPER technique. Initial sketches worksheet. ♦ Advanced sketching techniques: isometric drawing - Which advanced sketching techniques do designers use? Isometric resource sheets. ♦ Planning and constructing ideas- Would someone else be able to construct my idea? Shape nets resource sheets. ♦ Iterative Design and Prototyping - How and why do we prototype? 2D design and/or physical prototyping. Evaluating our designs. ♦ Creating a Guide - How would someone else construct my idea? This project does not require the use of specialist classrooms and cardboard could be substituted with paper and scissors if necessary. This project could also be set as remote learning. This unit/project is designed for a half-term (6-8 weeks) though can be extended or condensed by modifying the design process and portfolio accordingly. If you enjoyed this project/scheme of work please leave a review and visit my shop where there is a range of creative and engaging design and engineering projects. – ↠ Projects work in Powerpoint or Google slides. This file may be zipped. Once downloaded right-click the file and select ‘extract all’ to open. ↞ ✎Please note I am a UK seller and unless otherwise stated the product uses standard English. This should not affect the use of this product in other countries. ✎ ♥ After using this product please leave a rating and comment. ♦ If there are any issues with the product please contact me (via the Ask a Question tab) before leaving feedback.

This series of lessons introduces students into app design. The project brief can be altered to suit any current design project but the example brief is to design an app that directs people to water bottle re-filling locations. Students first sketch then develop a clickable prototype using a free cloud-based digital design program (Figma Education, online). Introduction to UX design. Wireframing with pencil and paper. User testing - Iterative Design Introduction to UI design Making a digital wireframe Making a clickable protoype. Templates, student examples and a step-by-step guide are included. Students and teachers simply need to sign up for a free account and set up a team/class using Figma. – ↠This file may be zipped. Once downloaded right-click the file and select ‘extract all’ to open. ↞ ✎Please note I am a UK seller and unless otherwise stated the product uses standard English. This should not affect the use of this product in other countries. ✎ ♥ After using this product please leave a rating and comment. ♦ If there are any issues with the product please contact me (via the Ask a Question tab) before leaving feedback. © DesignandEngineering

Pupils love being creative with this project which introduces them to some of the worlds leading architects as well as approaching real-world challenges. Lessons are differentiated with strong cross-curricular (literacy) links that align with the international IB curriculum. The project requires very few resources (only paper). Also Included is homework, with student/teacher examples and instructional videos to explain the content of each lesson if/when delivered remotely. Students are introduced to architecture, the following architects together with principles of architectural design: ♦ Daniel Libeskind & Form (Signification and storytelling with form) ♦ Frank Ghery & Form (Creative Strategies for form) ♦ Zaha Hadid (Natural Forms) ♦ Le Corbusier & De Stijl/Urban Planning (Building up instead of across) – If you enjoyed this project/scheme of work. Please visit my shop where there is a range of creative and engaging design and engineering projects. ↠This file may be zipped. Once downloaded right-click the file and select ‘extract all’ to open. ↞ ✎Please note I am a UK seller and unless otherwise stated the product uses standard English. This should not affect the use of this product in other countries. ✎ ♥ After using this product please leave a rating and comment. ♦ If there are any issues with the product please contact me (via the Ask a Question tab) before leaving feedback. © DesignandEngineering

This project acts as an excellent introduction to the workshop using digital CAD/CAM and/or physical woodworking processes to design, manufacture and package a functioning product Students are tasked with designing, creating and marketing their own wooden desk tidy for a high street retailer, that reflects a city of their choice. Project is planned for 1 term 12 - 14 lessons. Lessons: L1 - What is design? - Introduction to product design L2 - Why use different stuff for different stuff? - Material theory L3 - How do we draw a recongisable city - Initial sketches L4 - How can we put together bits of wood? - Introduction to joinery L5 - How can I draw something quickly in 3D? - Isometric drawing skills L6 - How can I make something without using any materials? - CAD modelling (SketchUp) L7+ - Why use different tools for different jobs? - Making and makers log L8 - What is graphic design? - Packaging This project has been planned for either physical production with traditional woodworking tools, or digital production with a laser cutter and CAD program. Both series of lessons have been separated for you and are provided. Included is a portfolio with templates/worksheets in line with the assessment criteria and aims of the IB program. This can be delivered digitally or printed physically. Also included are modeling examples, student examples, videos, and individual task worksheets. This unit/project is designed for a term (12-14 weeks) though can be extended or condensed by modifying the design process and portfolio accordingly. If you enjoyed this project/scheme of work. Please visit my shop where there is a range of creative and engaging design and engineering projects. – ↠This file may be zipped. Once downloaded right-click the file and select ‘extract all’ to open. ↞ ✎Please note I am a UK seller and unless otherwise stated the product uses standard English. This should not affect the use of this product in other countries. ✎ ♥ After using this product please leave a rating and comment. ♦ If there are any issues with the product please contact me (via the Ask a Question tab) before leaving feedback. © DesignandEngineering

Statement of Enquiry: We must think of affordable, sustainable and innovative solutions to adapt to the needs of growing urban populations. In this outstanding, creative scheme of work, students are given a brief to design and make a scale model of a micro-house, the size of a shipping container to help solve the housing crisis in dense-urban areas. With practical, written and theory work closely related to the IB philosophy and 4 Design objective strands. Project applies a practical understanding of factual, conceptual and debatable questions. The scheme is a full term (12 - 20 week) project though could be condensed or even further extended if necessary. Students can work within the full digital project portfolio provided or in sketchbooks. Components can be laser cut or by hand so the scheme is adaptable for different school set-ups. Final model has been made out of foamcore but other materials could be substituted e.g. cardboard, acrylic or MDF. IB Unit plan included. Student and teacher examples included. – Lessons include in order: ♦ Introduction to the problem. What is a housing crisis? ♦ Data. Factors and trends. What has led to this crisis? ♦ User Research. Why design around the needs of a user? ♦ Product Analysis. How do we really understand a product? ♦Technical drawing (Orthographic) ♦CAD- SketchUp (Sketch). How can we prototype without any materials? ♦Optional CAD & CAM- 2D Design & Laser Cutting ♦Ergonomics & Anthropometrics Theory ♦Final prototyping ♦Criteria D Summative Contextual Assessment Task - How could we market and sell our design (estate agent task)? This unit/project is designed for a term (12-14 weeks) though can be extended or condensed by modifying the design process and portfolio accordingly. If you enjoyed this project/scheme of work. Please visit my shop where there are a range of creative and engaging design and engineering projects. ↠This file may be zipped. Once downloaded right click the file and select ‘extract all’ to open. ↞ ✎Please note I am a UK seller and unless otherwise stated the product uses standard English. This should not affect the use of this product in other countries. ✎ ♥ After using this product please leave a rating and comment. ♦ If there are any issues with the product please contact me (via the Ask a Question tab) before leaving feedback. © DesignandEngineering

This project acts as an excellent introduction to the workshop: material properties and making techniques. Students are tasked with designing, creating and marketing their own wooden desk tidy for a high street retailer, that reflects a city of their choice. Project is planned for 1 term 12 - 14 lessons. Lessons: L1 - What is design? - Introduction to product design L2 - Why use stuff for different stuff? - Material theory L3 - How do we draw a recongisable city - Initial sketches L4 - How can we put together bits of wood? - Introduction to joinery L5 - How can I draw something quickly in 3D - Isometric final drawing L6 - How can I make something without using any materials? - CAD modelling L7+ - Why use different tools for different jobs - Making and makers log L8 - What is graphic design - packaging Tools covered (though can be adapted): Try-square Jig Vice Tenon Saw Coping Saw Belt Sander Rivet Gun Vacuum former Included are modeling examples, student examples, videos, and student worksheets. If you enjoyed this project/scheme of work. Please visit my shop where there is a range of creative and engaging design and engineering projects. This unit/project is designed for a term (12-14 weeks) though can be extended or condensed by modifying the design process and portfolio accordingly. – ↠This file may be zipped. Once downloaded right-click the file and select ‘extract all’ to open. ↞ ✎Please note I am a UK seller and unless otherwise stated the product uses standard English. This should not affect the use of this product in other countries. ✎ ♥ After using this product please leave a rating and comment. ♦ If there are any issues with the product please contact me (via the Ask a Question tab) before leaving feedback. © DesignandEngineering

**Will robots take my job? In this lesson, students gain an understanding of scales of production and how different products are made. The lesson also focuses on computer-aided manufacturing and how automation will significantly change the world of production from 3D printed cupcakes to entire buildings!** The lesson includes real-world examples that students can relate to, such as Coca-cola, Dyson, and Colgate. The lesson culminates in a task where students consolidate and apply the key theory that they have learnt with an included worksheet. Included are modeling examples, videos, and student worksheets. If you enjoyed this project/scheme of work. Please visit my shop where there is a range of creative and engaging design and engineering projects. – ↠This file may be zipped. Once downloaded right-click the file and select ‘extract all’ to open. ↞ ✎Please note I am a UK seller and unless otherwise stated the product uses standard English. This should not affect the use of this product in other countries. ✎ ♥ After using this product please leave a rating and comment. ♦ If there are any issues with the product please contact me (via the Ask a Question tab) before leaving feedback. © DesignandEngineering

In this lesson students are introduced to graphic design, it’s forms (such as logos, posters, information design) and it’s importance in every day life. Also included is an instructional video to aid with class or remote teaching. The lesson also touches upon the fundamentals of graphic design: Line, Shape, Form, Texture and Balance. This scheme was designed for KS3 but could also be used with KS4 students. – If you enjoyed this project/scheme of work. Please visit my shop where there are a range of creative and engaging design and engineering projects. ↠This file may be zipped. Once downloaded right click the file and select ‘extract all’ to open. ↞ ✎Please note I am a UK seller and unless otherwise stated the product uses standard English. This should not affect the use of this product in other countries. ✎ ♥ After using this product please leave a rating and comment. ♦ If there are any issues with the product please contact me (via the Ask a Question tab) before leaving feedback. © DesignandEngineering

Where does my stuff really come from? In this lesson, students gain an understanding into global supply chains and the life cycle of products, to work out the impact of products on people and the environment. The lesson includes real world examples that students can relate to, such as the iphone and trainers by Adidas. The lesson culminates in a task where students research and complete a life cycle analysis of a given product and material, for example cotton, as part of a pair of levi’s. There is a second task where students make improvements to the design and processing of their product to reduce its impact on the environment. Included are modelling examples, videos and student worksheets. If you enjoyed this project/scheme of work. Please visit my shop where there are a range of creative and engaging design and engineering projects. – ↠This file may be zipped. Once downloaded right click the file and select ‘extract all’ to open. ↞ ✎Please note I am a UK seller and unless otherwise stated the product uses standard English. This should not affect the use of this product in other countries. ✎ ♥ After using this product please leave a rating and comment. ♦ If there are any issues with the product please contact me (via the Ask a Question tab) before leaving feedback. © DesignandEngineering

This outstanding, creative SOW, on contemporary furniture, covers a broad range of topics, relating to the new 1-9 GCSE Design Technology Specification. It covers the entire iterative (non-linear) design process as well as relatable theory. The SOW can be adapted to be taught at KS3, 4 or potentially as a mock GCSE NEA. ♦ Biomimicry ♦ Physics (forces) ♦ Ergonomics & Anthropometrics ♦ Work of others ♦ Advanced Sketching techniques (2-point, free-hand isometric) ♦ Rendering ♦ Writing a brief & specification for a particular client ♦ Iterative Design (design, prototype, evaluate) ♦ Card modelling ♦ CAD modelling ♦ Soft modelling ♦ Hard modelling ♦ 2D Design (CAD, CAM) ♦ Final making If you enjoyed this project/scheme of work. Please visit my shop where there are a range of creative and engaging design and engineering projects. This unit/project is designed for a term (12-14 weeks) though can be extended or condensed by modifying the design process and portfolio accordingly. – ↠This file may be zipped. Once downloaded right click the file and select ‘extract all’ to open. ↞ ✎Please note I am a UK seller and unless otherwise stated the product uses standard English. This should not affect the use of this product in other countries. ✎ ♥ After using this product please leave a rating and comment. ♦ If there are any issues with the product please contact me (via the Ask a Question tab) before leaving feedback. © DesignandEngineering

In this lesson, students learn about CAD, CAM and how it is changing industries such as product design, food and construction, linking to the GCSE Design Technology Specification. Students gain an understanding into automation using real life examples and videos. They then apply their understanding to design their own automated product. Please visit my shop where there is a range of design and technology theory lessons and creative projects all linked to the GCSE specification. – ↠This file may be zipped. Once downloaded right click the file and select ‘extract all’ to open. ↞ ✎Please note I am a UK seller and unless otherwise stated the product uses standard English. This should not affect the use of this product in other countries. ✎ ♥ After using this product please leave a rating and comment. ♦ If there are any issues with the product please contact me (via the Ask a Question tab) before leaving feedback. © DesignandEngineering

In this project students are tasked with designing a household product out of waste cardboard TV packaging. This project is based on a real industry brief by an international TV manufacturer, a global contest that challenged contestants to design innovative new objects for the home that could be made by re-purposing cardboard TV packaging. This seven lesson project covers: ♦ Introduction to cardboard waste and the brief - factors and innovative solutions to minimise waste. How can we better use waste? ♦ Ideation using the SCAMPER technique - Ideation and initial sketching. Worksheet provided. ♦ Advanced sketching techniques: isometric drawing - Which advanced sketching techniques do designers use? ♦ Planning and constructing ideas using shape nets - How could someone else construct my idea? Resource sheets provided. This project does not require the use of specialist classrooms and cardboard could be substituted with paper and scissors if necessary. This project can also be set as remote learning. If you enjoyed this project/scheme of work please leave a review and visit my shop where there are a range of creative and engaging design and engineering projects. – ↠ Projects work in Powerpoint or Google slides. This file may be zipped. Once downloaded right click the file and select ‘extract all’ to open. ↞ ✎Please note I am a UK seller and unless otherwise stated the product uses standard English. This should not affect the use of this product in other countries. ✎ ♥ After using this product please leave a rating and comment. ♦ If there are any issues with the product please contact me (via the Ask a Question tab) before leaving feedback. © DesignandEngineering

A full scheme of work for you to try, for free. I hope your students enjoy it! This outstanding, creative scheme of work covers the full iterative design process where students design and prototype a water bottle that works together with an app. Inquiry: ‘Making better connections between digital and physical technologies can lead to more innovative, resourceful products.’ Lessons are differentiated with strong cross-curricular (literacy) links that align with the design and technology curriculum. The project requires very few resources and any apps used are free and cloud based. The project can be adapted for different physical and/or digital learning spaces. Included is a digital portfolio which follows the full design process in line with the design and technology curriculum. The portfolio can be delivered digitally, printed or used as a guide. Student/teacher examples are also included. Lessons include: ♦ Ergonomics and Anthropometrics theory. ♦ Internet of Things theory. ♦ Understanding and writing a design brief. ♦ Improving Ergonomics (optional) ♦ Writing a design specification for a particular user and client. ♦ User-centered design and user research methods. ♦ Ideation strategies. ♦ Sketching techniques: isometric, orthographic. ♦ Prototyping in foam, card or 3D printing (depending on learning space). ♦ UX design and wireframing an app. ♦ UI design and protyping a clickable prototype of an app. – If you enjoyed this project/scheme of work. Please visit my shop where there is a range of creative and engaging design and engineering projects. ↠This file may be zipped. Once downloaded right-click the file and select ‘extract all’ to open. ↞ ✎Please note I am a UK seller and unless otherwise stated the product uses standard English. This should not affect the use of this product in other countries. ✎ ♥ After using this product please kindly leave a rating and comment. ♦ If there are any issues with the product please contact me (via the Ask a Question tab) before leaving feedback. © DesignandEngineering