1.2.1 Evaluating Technologies Edexcel GCSE DT

1.2 Critical evaluation of new and emerging technologies unit Edexcel GCSE DT

In this series of lessons, students gain an understanding of the theory for the Design and Technology course, Pearson Edexcel GCSE (9-1). 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 fully prepared for their component 1 GCSE assessment. Lessons cover the entirety of what students need to learn for this topic: Here is the specification content organised into a clean, structured list format: 1.2.1 How to critically evaluate new and emerging technologies that inform design decisions: a budget constraints b timescale c who the product is for d the materials used e manufacturing capabilities. 1.2.2 How critical evaluations can be used to inform design decisions, including the consideration of contemporary and potential future scenarios: a natural disasters b medical advances c travel d global warming e communication. 1.2.3 Ethical perspectives when evaluating new and emerging technologies: a where it was made b who was it made by c who will it benefit d fair trade products. 1.2.4 Environmental perspectives when evaluating new and emerging technologies: a use of materials b carbon footprint c energy usage and consumption during manufacture and transportation d life cycle analysis (LCA). --- 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.