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Designing for Value: Products Throughout Their Lifecycle
Lesson2 of 4 in this unit
SecondaryYear 9 - 10TechnologyDesign and TechnologiesEnvironmentalSustainabilityEconomicDesign Thinking
Lesson Summary
Students explore high-value materials and the importance of designing for value and product stewardship through the investigation and redesign of a product that considers environmental impacts. Students will also learn the creative thinking technique SCAMPER to modify an existing product and understand product stewardship.
Learning intentions
Students will:
- develop creative and innovative solutions for product sustainability and determine the best method of reuse by understanding the difference between high- and low-value materials and their properties.
Success criteria
Students can:
- identify high-value materials and their use in products
- evaluate materials and apply alternatives to develop sustainable products
- design products with value and sustainability considerations
- apply the concept of product stewardship to designs.
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