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Year 9 design and technology

Autumn Term

week 2

Lesson 1

How can designers use ‘biomimicry’ and 'biomorphic' for inspiration?

How can designers use 'biomimicry' and 'biomorphic' for inspiration?In this lesson, we will learn what 'bio', 'mimicry' and 'morph' mean so that we too can look to nature to help us design.

week 3

Lesson 1

Using nature to solve design problems

Using nature to solve design problemsIn this lesson, we will take a look at how we could use 3.8 billion years worth of research and development from nature to solve problems designers face. Please note this lesson will require some additional equipment, beyond a pen, pencil or paper, to fully participate.

week 4

Lesson 1

How can nature be used to inspire function and form?

How can nature be used to inspire function and form?In this lesson, we will look to nature to inspire the form and aesthetic qualities of a product. We'll also take a look to see if nature can inspire the development of new technology and materials. Please note this lesson will require some additional equipment, beyond a pen, pencil or paper, to fully participate.

week 5

Lesson 1

Can nature make us more environmentally accountable?

Can nature make us more environmentally accountable?This lesson will focus on sustainability. We'll consider how we, as designers, can look to nature to make us accountable for the products we design and make. Please note this lesson will require some additional equipment, beyond a pen, pencil or paper, to fully participate.

week 6

Lesson 1

Has nature had an impact on the design of new materials?

Has nature had an impact on the design of new materials?In this lesson, we'll take a look at the materials nature uses to solve problems, we'll then have a go at inventing our own.

Spring Term

Week 1

Lesson 1

How can designers use ‘biomimicry’ and 'biomorphic' for inspiration?

How can designers use 'biomimicry' and 'biomorphic' for inspiration?In this lesson, we will learn what 'bio', 'mimicry' and 'morph' mean so that we too can look to nature to help us design.

Week 2

Lesson 1

Using nature to solve design problems

Using nature to solve design problemsIn this lesson, we will take a look at how we could use 3.8 billion years worth of research and development from nature to solve problems designers face. Please note this lesson will require some additional equipment, beyond a pen, pencil or paper, to fully participate.

Week 3

Lesson 1

How can designers use ‘biomimicry’ and 'biomorphic' for inspiration?

How can designers use 'biomimicry' and 'biomorphic' for inspiration?In this lesson, we will learn what 'bio', 'mimicry' and 'morph' mean so that we too can look to nature to help us design.

Week 4

Lesson 1

Using nature to solve design problems

Using nature to solve design problemsIn this lesson, we will take a look at how we could use 3.8 billion years worth of research and development from nature to solve problems designers face. Please note this lesson will require some additional equipment, beyond a pen, pencil or paper, to fully participate.

Week 5

Lesson 1

How can designers use ‘biomimicry’ and 'biomorphic' for inspiration?

How can designers use 'biomimicry' and 'biomorphic' for inspiration?In this lesson, we will learn what 'bio', 'mimicry' and 'morph' mean so that we too can look to nature to help us design.

Week 6

Lesson 1

Using nature to solve design problems

Using nature to solve design problemsIn this lesson, we will take a look at how we could use 3.8 billion years worth of research and development from nature to solve problems designers face. Please note this lesson will require some additional equipment, beyond a pen, pencil or paper, to fully participate.

Week 7

Lesson 1

Designing products for different lifestyles

Designing products for different lifestylesIn this lesson, we will look at the different user requirements and how designers have to adapt and change. We are also going to follow the story of a cotton polo shirt. Please note this lesson will require some additional equipment, beyond a pen, pencil or paper, to fully participate. Please see the equipment slide near the start of the lesson video and make sure your child is adequately supervised if equipment is required.

Week 8

Lesson 1

Designing products for your future

Designing products for your futureIn this lesson, we will learn how, as designers, we can create products which protect our future. We will look at how designers are creating new materials from traditional waste.

Week 9

Lesson 1

Designing products for different lifestyles

Designing products for different lifestylesIn this lesson, we will look at the different user requirements and how designers have to adapt and change. We are also going to follow the story of a cotton polo shirt. Please note this lesson will require some additional equipment, beyond a pen, pencil or paper, to fully participate. Please see the equipment slide near the start of the lesson video and make sure your child is adequately supervised if equipment is required.

Week 10

Lesson 1

Designing products for your future

Designing products for your futureIn this lesson, we will learn how, as designers, we can create products which protect our future. We will look at how designers are creating new materials from traditional waste.

Week 11

Lesson 1

Designing products for different lifestyles

Designing products for different lifestylesIn this lesson, we will look at the different user requirements and how designers have to adapt and change. We are also going to follow the story of a cotton polo shirt. Please note this lesson will require some additional equipment, beyond a pen, pencil or paper, to fully participate. Please see the equipment slide near the start of the lesson video and make sure your child is adequately supervised if equipment is required.

Week 12

Lesson 1

Designing products for your future

Designing products for your futureIn this lesson, we will learn how, as designers, we can create products which protect our future. We will look at how designers are creating new materials from traditional waste.

Summer Term

Week 1

Lesson 1

How can designers use ‘biomimicry’ and 'biomorphic' for inspiration?

How can designers use 'biomimicry' and 'biomorphic' for inspiration? | Oak National AcademyIn this lesson, we will learn what 'bio', 'mimicry' and 'morph' mean so that we too can look to nature to help us design.

Week 2

Lesson 1

Using nature to solve design problems

Using nature to solve design problems | Oak National AcademyIn this lesson, we will take a look at how we could use 3.8 billion years worth of research and development from nature to solve problems designers face. Please note this lesson will require some additional equipment, beyond a pen, pencil or paper, to fully participate.

Week 3

Lesson 1

How can designers use ‘biomimicry’ and 'biomorphic' for inspiration?

How can designers use 'biomimicry' and 'biomorphic' for inspiration? | Oak National AcademyIn this lesson, we will learn what 'bio', 'mimicry' and 'morph' mean so that we too can look to nature to help us design.

Week 4

Lesson 1

Using nature to solve design problems

Using nature to solve design problems | Oak National AcademyIn this lesson, we will take a look at how we could use 3.8 billion years worth of research and development from nature to solve problems designers face. Please note this lesson will require some additional equipment, beyond a pen, pencil or paper, to fully participate.

Week 5

Lesson 1

How can designers use ‘biomimicry’ and 'biomorphic' for inspiration?

How can designers use 'biomimicry' and 'biomorphic' for inspiration? | Oak National AcademyIn this lesson, we will learn what 'bio', 'mimicry' and 'morph' mean so that we too can look to nature to help us design.

Week 6

Lesson 1

Using nature to solve design problems

Using nature to solve design problems | Oak National AcademyIn this lesson, we will take a look at how we could use 3.8 billion years worth of research and development from nature to solve problems designers face. Please note this lesson will require some additional equipment, beyond a pen, pencil or paper, to fully participate.

Week 7

Lesson 1

How can designers use ‘biomimicry’ and 'biomorphic' for inspiration?

How can designers use 'biomimicry' and 'biomorphic' for inspiration? | Oak National AcademyIn this lesson, we will learn what 'bio', 'mimicry' and 'morph' mean so that we too can look to nature to help us design.

Week 8

Lesson 1

Using nature to solve design problems

Using nature to solve design problems | Oak National AcademyIn this lesson, we will take a look at how we could use 3.8 billion years worth of research and development from nature to solve problems designers face. Please note this lesson will require some additional equipment, beyond a pen, pencil or paper, to fully participate.

Week 9

Lesson 1

How can designers use ‘biomimicry’ and 'biomorphic' for inspiration?

How can designers use 'biomimicry' and 'biomorphic' for inspiration? | Oak National AcademyIn this lesson, we will learn what 'bio', 'mimicry' and 'morph' mean so that we too can look to nature to help us design.

Week 10

Lesson 1

Using nature to solve design problems

Using nature to solve design problems | Oak National AcademyIn this lesson, we will take a look at how we could use 3.8 billion years worth of research and development from nature to solve problems designers face. Please note this lesson will require some additional equipment, beyond a pen, pencil or paper, to fully participate.

Week 11

Lesson 1

How can designers use ‘biomimicry’ and 'biomorphic' for inspiration?

How can designers use 'biomimicry' and 'biomorphic' for inspiration? | Oak National AcademyIn this lesson, we will learn what 'bio', 'mimicry' and 'morph' mean so that we too can look to nature to help us design.

Week 12

Lesson 1

Using nature to solve design problems

Using nature to solve design problems | Oak National AcademyIn this lesson, we will take a look at how we could use 3.8 billion years worth of research and development from nature to solve problems designers face. Please note this lesson will require some additional equipment, beyond a pen, pencil or paper, to fully participate.