U1
Introduction to Design
Lessons 1–8 · Mini design cycle · problems, products, research, ideas, prototyping, testing and improvement.
MYP Design Year 1 · Grade 6
Design Foundations
A 60-lesson foundation year built around the MYP design cycle, practical making, user-centred thinking, Criteria A–D, testing, evaluation, and increasingly independent design work.
60teacher lessons
60student printable sets
6complete units
A–Dfull Year 1 design-cycle progression
Open Unit 1
U2
Designing for Users
Lessons 9–18 · User needs, observation, interviews, research priorities, ergonomics, product analysis and research findings.
U3
Design Skills Studio
Lessons 19–27 · Sketching, annotation, form/function, success criteria, materials, planning and technical making.
U4
Sustainable Design
Lessons 28–37 · Resources, life cycle, materials, second-life design, creation and authentic evaluation.
U5
Product Development
Lessons 38–52 · Major full-cycle A→B→C→D project: Improve Your Learning Space.
U6
Innovation Challenge
Lessons 53–60 · Systems, adaptation, rapid research, prototyping, feedback, iteration and final reflection.
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