DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGIES- Topic: App Design Project

Rationale: During this Technology unit students will be developing their Week: 7- 9 (6 lessons)
knowledge and skills in the area of digital technologies. Students will utilise
previous experience of applications to design their own app. This will be
Educational Setting: Year 5/6
achieved through consideration to why and for whom it is developed.
Students will develop their own design capabilities, thinking and creativity by
using sequenced steps to develop their ideas. They will utilise annotated
graphical representation to communicate their ideas to an audience,
Students will work in collaboration with a peer to design, develop and then
present their app to their class.

Concepts being explored Lesson 1- 50 minutes

 Technology for society Learning intention:

 Design processes To develop understanding about the applications for iPad and iPhones. What are they and
 Suitability of products how they work?
 Communication/ presentation of ideas
Teacher to ask:
What is an app?
Who might use an app?
Analysis of prior knowledge
What are the reasons somebody might use an app?
Some apps are free and some cost money, why do you think this is?
 What is an application (app)? How do you think a designer would work out how much an app should cost?
 Who might use an application (app)? Students to answer questions (hands up).
 Why do people use an application (app)?
Teacher to:
Introduce App Design Challenge Project.
 Hand out project booklet
Australian Curriculum  Explain the project: activities, process and assessment
 Ask for any questions
Year 5 & 6: Design & Technologies Processes & Production skills-  Students to choose partner

Generate, develop and communicate design ideas and processes for Students begin planning process.
audiences using appropriate technical terms and graphical representation
techniques (ACTDEP025). End lesson:
 Any questions
Elaborations:

Lesson 2- 50 minutes
 developing alternative design ideas and considering implications
for the future to broaden the appeal and acceptance of design
Learning intention: to continue development of planning process for App Design Project.
ideas
  representing and communicating design ideas using modelling
and drawing standards including the use of digital technologies,
for example scale; symbols and codes in diagrams; pictorial maps
and aerial views using web mapping service applications
 experimenting with materials, tools and equipment to refine design
ideas, for example considering the selection of materials and
joining techniques to suit the purpose of a product
Develop project plans that include consideration of resources when making
designed solutions individually and collaboratively (ACTDEP028)
Elaborations:
 reflecting on planned steps to see if improvements can be made
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 Teacher to:
General Capabilities
Literacy:
Composing texts through speaking, writing and creating.
 Compose spoken, written, visual and multimodal learning area
texts.
Visual Knowledge:
 Understand how visual elements create meaning
Critical and Creative Thinking:
Inquiring- identifying, exploring and organising information and ideas.
 Identify and clarify information and ideas
 Organise and process information
Teacher to:
 Introduce lesson- continuation of project
 Write each pair on whiteboard; each pair to consult with teacher about what they
have done so far in their planning and talk about what they are going to do.
 Walk around help students and answer/ clarify any questions/ misunderstandings.
Students to:
 Meet with teacher and explain their progress and ideas.
 Continue planning and development of project.
*** Find out students who require computer time for lesson 3- book computer room***
*** Find out what resources students may require for their presentation copy of their project
(paper, card etc).****
End lesson: answer any questions/ misunderstandings. Discuss time left for assignment.
Lesson 3- 4 2 x 50 minutes
Learning intention: to continue development of planning process for App Design Project.
 Introduce lesson- continuation of project
 Write each pair on whiteboard; each pair to consult with teacher about what they
have done so far in their planning and talk about what they are going to do.
 Walk around help students and answer/ clarify any questions/ misunderstandings.
Students to:
 Meet with teacher and explain their progress and ideas.
 Continue development of project.
*** Find out students who require computer time for lesson 4- book computer room***
*** Find out what resources students may require for their presentation copy of their project
(paper, card etc).****
End lesson 3: answer any questions/ misunderstandings. Discuss time left for assignment.
End lesson 4: ensure all students are ready for presentations in lesson 5 & 6.
Explain how presentations will run and the requirements of both the presenters and the
audience. (Look at class presentation of rubric).
Generating ideas, possibilities and actions: Lesson 5-6 2x 50 minute lessons
 Seek solutions and put ideas into action
 Imagine possibilities and connect ideas Learning intention: Presentations: Pairs will present their app to the class.
Analysing, synthesising and evaluating reasoning and procedures:
Teacher to:
 Draw conclusions and design a course of action
Reflecting on thinking and processes:  Introduce lesson- presentations
 Write order of presentations on the whiteboard
 Reflect on processes
 Give each student yes/no questionnaire (would they buy the app)
 Assess each presentation against rubric
Personal and Social Capability
Students to:
Social management:  Watch presentations and answer questionnaire for each pair
 Work collaboratively  Present their app
 Complete self-evaluation
 Make decisions
 Develop leadership skills
Self-management:
 Become confident, resilient and adaptable
 Develop self-discipline and set goals

Assessment

Rubric assessing planning and presentation.

Teacher to check student progress during each lesson.

Teacher and Student Resources:

White board/ markers

Computer/ power point
Design booklets; one per student.
Pens, pencils, textas etc.
Equipment requested: may be cardboard, glue etc.