Ever wonder how the objects we use every day have changed over time? How about what these objects would look like in the future? Learn about the changes in the designs we use and design your own versions in the future.
Learn to Design for the Future!
This course is designed to introduce young students to the world of design, and engage them in the design process. In this course, you will investigate the way design has changed over time by examining the objects and places that influence our day to day lives. As functionality, materials, technology, and design ideals have evolved, these products and places have changed dramatically. You will then take part in a challenge to imagine and redesign common objects that meet the needs of future consumers.
Learning Outcomes
Method of Instruction
This course is intended for instructor delivery, either in-person or remotely. All instructional resources (lesson slide, handouts, quizzes, assessments, etc) can be downloaded for individual teacher customization and use. Should you have any questions regarding the curriculum, please do not hesitate to contact Digital Media Academy Support through the LMS.
Â
Teacher Guide
The Teacher Guide contains all information required to deliver this Digital Media Academy Foundations course. .png?lmsauth=74d464d9140c176addb8fc03c9a741ea71392946){kind=small}
Â
Curricular Connections Guide
Science, Language Arts, and Math curriculum integrations build student competency in core academic subjects while addressing essential, 21st-century technology skills. This Curricular Connections Guide is designed to spark your imagination of how to bring this course to life in your own classroom.
Standards Alignment
This course is aligned to national and international standards for technology education. Standards include: International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE), International Baccalaureate , UK National Curriculum, New Zealand Curriculum, and more!
Required Materials & Equipment
- Access to Computers or Tablets with an Internet connection
- Common classroom materials like pencils, markers, and paper to sketch out and plan designs
- Materials like blocks, construction paper, cardboard, or any other materials that can be used to build models are also helpful.
- One site requires a free log-in to PBS (a safe, educational site for students, families, and teachers)
Career PathwaysÂ
Inventor, Illustrator, Designers: Graphic Designer, Web Designer, Architectural Designer, Interior Designer, Industrial Designer, Costume and Fashion Designer, Game and App Designer, Urban Designer
Here is the course outline:
Getting StartedRead me first. 1 section
|
|
|
Teacher ResourceCovering course description, learning outcomes, teacher guide, required materials and equipment, career pathways, and standards alignment 15 sections
|
|||||||||||||||
|
1.1 Let's Move7 sections
|
|||||||
|
1.2 Designing Transportation13 sections
|
|||||||||||||
|
1.3 Design It! Transportation2 sections
|
||
|
2.1 From Caves to Computers9 sections
|
|||||||||
|
2.2 Why We Communicate9 sections
|
|||||||||
|
2.3 Design It!2 sections
|
||
|
3.1 Houses Inside Out7 sections
|
|||||||
|
3.2 Toys, Games, and Fun8 sections
|
||||||||
|
4.1 Think Like a Designer6 sections
|
||||||
|
Completion
The following certificates are awarded when the course is completed:
 |
LSSW Course Completion Certificate |