DESIGN ACADEMY
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Electrical Systems
Nightlights
Electrical systems are introduced from Key Stage 2 and are an opportunity to link design technology to children's learning about simple circuits in science. In the nightlights unit of work, children design and make a nightlight. They learn how to break down a product into its component part to help when designing. They apply their knowledge of structures to create a stand for the nightlight and make the nightlight shade using papier mache techniques. The nightlight is completed by adding an electric light circuit with a switch.
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Torches
In this unit of work for Lower Key Stage 2, children have the opportunity to apply their knowledge and understanding of electrical circuits to create a torch product. Children learn about designing a torch to match the specific need of a client. They use their knowledge of materials and structures to create the body of the torch and then complete the torch by adding an electric light circuit with a switch.
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