Year 6 Design Revision 1

Sort these products into the correct category - Sustainable OR Non-sustainable

Groups:

(a) SUSTAINABLE

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(b) NON-SUSTAINABLE

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Why is a solar phone charger considered sustainable?

• Because it uses energy from the sun, which is a renewable resource.

• Because it can only be used once and then thrown away.

• Because it needs batteries that have to be replaced often.

• Because it works better at night when there is no sunlight.

A solar oven uses __________ from the sun, showing how __________ energy can cook food. This design is an example of using __________ resources without causing harm to the environment.​ (a)   ​ (b)   ​ (c)   ​

• energy
• renewable
• natural

Why are aesthetics important in design?

• Because they make the product heavier and harder to use.

• Because they ensure the product works correctly.

• Because they make the product look attractive and appealing.

• Because they make the product more expensive to produce.

Why are prototypes important in design?

• Because they help test and improve ideas before making the final product.

• Because they are the final version of the product.

• Because they are only used for decoration.

• Because they make the design process faster and easier without testing.

How can testing a prototype help with the final product?

• By skipping the need for a final product.

• By making the prototype the final product.

• By finding and fixing problems before the final product is made.

• By making the final product more expensive to produce.

What factors need to be considered when designing something?

• The designer's favourite colour.

• Just the materials used.

• Only how the product looks.

• Function, aesthetics, materials, cost and community need.

Label each phase of the Design Process.

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b

c

d

Evaluate

Investigate & Define

Generate & Design

Produce & Implement

Why is it important that the design process keeps going in a cycle?

• Because it means the project is never done.

• Because it helps improve and fix the design based on feedback.

• Because it makes the process take longer.

• Because it only works for some projects.

Which of the following is a conductor of electricity?

• Water

• Copper

• Metal

• All of the above