YEAR 4 DESIGNERS Post ASSESSMENT

Why do designers think about the environment when making new products?

• To save money

• To make people happy

• To help the planet

• To work faster

Why do designers need to think about what people in the community need?

• To make money

• To be famous

• To help people and make useful things

• To work faster

What is the design problem below?

• Environmental issue

• Safety issue

• Cost issue

• Fruit issue

How do forces like push and pull affect how things work?

• They change the colour

• They make things move or stop

• They make things heavier

• They make things smaller

Which force is needed to play with this toy?

• Push

• Solar energy

• Pull

• Friction

What properties of materials makes this helmet useful?

• Colour and flexibility

• Strong and durable

• Transparent

• Smooth and soft

What should you do first when you want to make something new?

• Start building

• Explore and test materials

• Finish the product

What is missing from this design plan?

• Instructions

• A title

• Measurements and details

• Labels

• All of the above

How can you check if your design is good?

• Ask a friend

• Use design criteria

• Look at it

• Guess

How can you make sure you are using tools and materials safely?

• By guessing

• By reading instructions and wearing safety gear

• By watching others

• By not using tools