Two strands per year — Product Design + Digital Design. Often split into Track 1 and Track 2 across teacher groups from MYP 2.
Not offered — no worksheets currently planned, but the curriculum is browsable below.
From the school's grade-level overview sheets. Click any unit for the full Statement of Inquiry, concepts, ATL skills, and assessment detail.
Innovative and sustainable designs show how systems and forms can work together to create a positive impact on our global environment.
Globalization and sustainability
Innovative, Sustainable Design and Its Impact
Development
Innovation, Function,Ergonomics
Research: Gathering information about user needs and existing furniture solutions. Creative Thinking: Generating and developing original ideas for furniture design.
-Identify and analyse real-world problems related to furniture. Research user needs and existing solutions. Brainstorm and sketch innovative ideas. Evaluate solutions and present findings. Collaborate and communicate effectively. Adjustability Japanese glueless joineries. Study of the future by innovative designers. Philip Strack Furniture Mark Newson Zara Hadid
Factual: What are the essential features of functional furniture? Conceptual: How can innovation in furniture design address everyday challenges? Debatable: Is it more important for furniture to be functional or aesthetically pleasing?
Crit A, B, C, D Students will construct small and innovative Furniture, trendy and good with ergonomics
Learning with programming fosters logical thinking, problem-solving skills, and creativity, enabling students to understand and participate in the system that exists around the world.
Scientific and technical innovation
Systems, digital life
Systems
Function, form, innovation
Critical Thinking Skills: As students explore programming with Microsoft Small Basic, they will need to analyze and evaluate different programming approaches, algorithms, and techniques. Developing critical thinking skills will enable them to make informed decisions about their code, ensuring that their programs and games are functional, efficient, and engaging. Self-Management Skills: Throughout the unit, students will be required to manage their time effectively, set achievable goals, and persevere through challenges and setbacks as they learn programming concepts and work on their projects. Cultivating strong self-management skills will help students to become more independent and resilient learners, capable of overcoming obstacles and adapting to new situations in their programming journey.
Introduction to the unit topic and statement of inquiry Research on Microsoft Small Basic programming Class guided activities on the importance of programming in today's digital world Introduction to Microsoft Small Basic and tutorials on basic programming concepts and syntax Brainstorming and sketching ideas for simple programs or games using Microsoft Small Basic Creating the program or game using Microsoft Small Basic Peer review and feedback on programming choices and their impact on problem-solving skills and creativity Evaluation of the success of the program or game in terms of functionality, innovation, and communication Reflection on the learning process and identification of areas for improvement Presentation of the final program or game and assessment tasks
Factual: What are the basic data types and variables used in Microsoft Small Basic programming? How do conditional statements and loops function in Microsoft Small Basic? How can Microsoft Small Basic be used to create simple games and applications? Conceptual: How can learning programming with Microsoft Small Basic enhance problem-solving skills and creativity? Debatable: Does learning programming at a young age contribute to the development of essential skills for the future workforce?
Crit A, B, C, D Students will be learning simple coding and making a interactive game and solving the Problem.
With this small programs / games decided on their own by the students, there is ample opportunity for them to create small tools that could be used as a service learning / service action opportunity
Other grades for this subject: MYP 2 · MYP 3 · MYP 4 · MYP 5