Everyday Objects: Who Designed That?
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Everyday Objects: Who Designed That?
WALT: Understand what design means Recognise that objects around us are designed by people Foundation Year - Design and Technologies
What Does 'Design' Mean?
Think about it... When someone designs something, they plan it They think about how to make it work well They want it to help people do something
I Spy Designed Objects!
Let's look around our classroom Can you spot objects that someone designed? Remember: designed means someone planned how to make it Look for things that help us do something
Let's Explore a Pencil
Hold a pencil and look closely What shape is it? Why? What is it made of? How does it help us write? Someone designed this to work perfectly!
Designed vs Not Designed
{"left":"Chair - someone designed it to be comfortable\nRock - nature made it\nScissors - someone designed them to cut","right":"Tree - nature grew it\nClock - someone designed it to tell time\nCloud - nature formed it"}
Draw Your Favorite Designed Object
Choose one object you think is well designed Draw it on your paper Think about: What does it do? Why do you like how it works? Be ready to share your drawing!
Show and Tell Time!
Share your drawing with the class Tell us what object you chose Explain why you think it's well designed What problem does it solve? How does it help people?
What We Learned Today
Design means planning and making things work well Many objects around us are designed by people Designers think about how to help people You can be a designer too!