Year 6 Design

What is the design process?

• A way to test products

• A way to create art

• Steps to solve problems

• A way to build models

What is the first step in the design process?

• Testing

• Evaluation

• Investigate and Define

• Planning

What should you think about when designing for a community?

• What the community needs

• The designer’s favourite things

• The latest trends

• Fast production

What does sustainability mean in design?

• Keeping a process going over time

• Making products look good

• Fast production

• Cheap products

How can electrical energy be turned into movement?

• Using a switch

• Using a motor

• Using a light bulb

• Using a sound system

Why use solar energy for transport in remote areas?

• It's cheaper than fossil fuels

• It reduces use of non-renewable resources

• Vehicles travel faster

• It needs less maintenance

Why do we need criteria to evaluate designs?

• To make all designs look the same

• To see if a design meets its goals

• To reduce the number of ideas

• To speed up the process

What is a key part of a solar-powered vehicle?

• Wind turbine

• Coal engine

• Solar panel

• Battery charger

What is important for sustainability in design?

• Colour

• Popularity

• Environmental impact

• Size

What should be considered when designing a solar car?

• Weight of the vehicle

• Placement of solar panels

• Battery storage capacity

• All of the above