Design 6

Design 6 requires an understanding of the fundamental concepts of design. Click the expand link to see more →

The aims of MYP design are to encourage and enable students to:

• enjoy the design process, develop an appreciation of its elegance and power
• develop knowledge, understanding and skills from different disciplines to design and create solutions to problems using the design cycle
• use and apply technology effectively as a means to access, process and communicate information, model and create solutions, and to solve problems
• develop an appreciation of the impact of design innovations for life, global society and environments
• appreciate past, present and emerging design within cultural, political, social, historical and environmental contexts
• develop respect for others’ viewpoints and appreciate alternative solutions to problems
• act with integrity and honesty, and take responsibility for their own actions developing effective working practices.

news News for September 2016 Generally students do not need to reference this wiki. However, most material is kept up-to-date for planning and reference in case a student misses class. I would also invite any parents to view this page. News for August 2016 Welcome. This is the course page for a semester-long course, design 6. Please watch this space for big ideas, important announcements, and changes.
Our class meetings Date of lesson Big idea Our class notes September 14 2016 Design challenge Click here for notes and homework September 5 2016 Present feasible design ideas, which can be correctly interpreted by others Click here for notes and homework September 1 2016 Present feasible design ideas, which can be correctly interpreted by others Click here for notes and homework August 29 2016 Demonstrate excellent technical skills when making the solution Click here for notes and homework August 24 2016 Develop a list of success criteria for the solution Click here for notes and homework August 23 2016 Welcome Click here for notes and homework Click for calendars
About this course Classroom Rules Our Classroom Rules Standards Design 6 standards Grading, Assessment and Rubrics Assessment for design What does it mean when you are asked to "describe", "analyse", or "compare"? Classroom participation rubric Approaches to Learning rubric Informative writing rubric Extra credit Academic Honesty Academic Integrity	Design Cycle
Credits Icons used with tremendous gratitude by Freepik from flaticon IB Diploma Program Computer science guide (first examinations 2014). Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom: International Baccalaureate Organization. January 2012.

Produce a plan, simulation or model.

Produce a plan, simulation or model.

Use an idea, equation, principle, theory or law in relation to a given problem or issue.

Offer for display, observation, examination or consideration.

Offer for display, observation, examination or consideration.

Prove or make clear by reasoning or evidence, illustrating with examples or practical application.

Give a sequence of brief answers with no explanation.