Lesson Plan

• Describe how D&T activities influence individuals’ skills, confidence and wellbeing.
• Analyse the effects of design on different groups (geographic, religious, ethnic) and identify cultural considerations.
• Evaluate the broader societal and cultural impacts of D&T, including economic, ethical and environmental dimensions.
• Apply the design process to a case study (low‑cost water filtration) and assess its outcomes for individuals, groups and society.

• Projector and screen
• Whiteboard and markers
• Printed case‑study handout (water filtration system)
• Worksheets with reflection questions
• Laptop/computer with internet access
• Sample materials (sand, charcoal, clay) for brief demonstration

Begin with a quick “What D&T product do you use every day?” poll to hook interest. Review prior knowledge of how technology shapes personal habits, then state today’s success criteria: students will identify and evaluate impacts of D&T on individuals, groups and society.

1. Do‑now (5’) – Students list three ways D&T has affected their lives and share briefly.
2. Mini‑lecture (10’) – Slides summarise impacts on individuals, groups, and society; include key terminology.
3. Group analysis (15’) – Small groups examine the “Group Impacts” table, discuss cultural sensitivities, and record findings.
4. Case‑study activity (20’) – Read the low‑cost water filtration handout, map each design stage to its impact level, and complete a worksheet.
5. Whole‑class debrief (10’) – Groups present insights; teacher highlights economic, ethical and environmental themes.
6. Reflection & exit ticket (5’) – Students answer one reflection question on a sticky note and hand it in.

Recap the four impact levels and how the water‑filter case illustrates them. Collect exit tickets to gauge understanding, and assign a brief homework: research a local product and write a paragraph on its cultural impact.