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Design Process Curriculum

Engineering, in their hands

Perfect for elementary schools, the Design Process Curriculum introduces students to the design process, nurturing the analysis and problem-solving skills engineers use every day.

Two young boys with their prototype made from cardboard and Dyson vacuum cleaner parts.

The Design Process Curriculum is designed to cover multiple national standards, including Next Generation Science Standards and the Common Core. The box also supports learning in other subjects including history, literacy and writing skills, enterprise and numeracy. 

TEACHER’S PACK

FULLY-SUPPORTED LESSON PLANS

The teacher's pack contains five lesson plans, worksheets and supporting information, explaining how the lessons relate to design engineering at Dyson.

Background image for Design Process box teacher's pack. The page shows a Dyson vacuum cleaner and the words Design. Build. Test.
Design Process box teacher's pack. The page shows a Dyson vacuum cleaner and the words Design. Build. Test.

Videos

Hear from Dyson engineers

Learn more about James Dyson's story and hear from Dyson engineers on the various stages of the design process and the part their jobs play in it.

"A fantastic resource which enriches the learning of young people, helps to meet learning objectives and provides an understanding of how learning in the classroom can lead to work outside of school."

Nicola Baynes

Elementary school teacher

A poster from the Design Process Box featuring a Dyson Air Multiplier fan and the words Design, Build, Test

Posters

Add some color to your classroom

Use these informative posters to support your lessons.

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