| Lesson Plan |
| Grade: |
Date: 25/02/2026 |
| Subject: Design and Technology |
| Lesson Topic: The analysis of products in terms of: function, aesthetics, ergonomics, types and properties of materials, production processes, target market/customers, cost, safety of the user, quality control (including standards such as use of non-toxic paints o |
Learning Objective/s:
- Describe how functional, aesthetic and ergonomic criteria influence product design decisions.
- Analyse material properties and production processes to justify selections for a given brief.
- Evaluate target‑market needs, cost constraints and safety standards to develop a balanced design solution.
- Apply a product‑analysis checklist to assess sustainability and quality‑control requirements.
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Materials Needed:
- Projector and screen
- Whiteboard and markers
- Sample product (e.g., a handheld device) for hands‑on analysis
- Printed product‑analysis checklist handouts
- Material property data sheets (Aluminium, ABS, stainless steel, PLA)
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Introduction:
Begin with a quick “mystery product” image to spark curiosity about why it looks and works the way it does. Review prior knowledge of the design process and ask students to list three factors they think are most critical when analysing a product. State that by the end of the lesson they will be able to systematically evaluate a product against ten key criteria.
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Lesson Structure:
- Do‑now (5'): Students write down the primary function of the displayed product.
- Mini‑lecture (10'): Overview of the ten analysis criteria with real‑world examples.
- Group activity (15'): Using the sample product, groups fill out the product‑analysis checklist (function, aesthetics, ergonomics, etc.).
- Material & process focus (10'): Quick comparison of material data sheets and matching processes.
- Market & cost discussion (10'): Each group identifies a target market segment and estimates a simple unit cost using the provided formula.
- Safety & quality control audit (5'): Highlight key standards (ISO 12100, CE, RoHS) and have groups note compliance gaps.
- Reflection (5'): Groups share one insight and teacher records common misconceptions.
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Conclusion:
Summarise how each criterion interrelates to produce a viable, safe, and market‑ready product. Students complete an exit ticket by writing the single most important factor they would prioritize in their own design. Assign homework: choose a household item and complete the product‑analysis checklist for next class.
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