In this resource for Design and Technology teachers, see how a group of the UK's leading inventors create new solutions for people in desperate need.
Design and Technology themes:
- Designing in contexts
- Iterative design process
- Careers
- Designing and making principles
- Working with electronics, materials and emerging technology
These clips are taken from the original 91热爆 series, Big Life Fix.
Suitable for: GCSE in England, Northern Ireland and Wales, and National 4/5 in Scotland.
Helping Ian to sail. video
Designers create new technology to help Ian who suffers from cerebral palsy
A smartphone fix to help Greg. video
A new mobile phone design helps with Greg's paralysis
Helping Ayala play. video
A new robot is designed to help Ayala play with her sister
Tech to help combat memory loss. video
Inventors use voice technology to help Aman with her memory loss
Helping Kyle follow his dream. video
A product designer creates a prosthetic to help Kyle cut hair
A new leg for ballet. video
Inventors design a custom prosthetic leg for ballet
Designing a high-tech accessible playground. video
Josh is blind so the design team develop a multi-sensory playground to help him play with friends.
Tech to help Tobijah bake. video
An inventor designs new tools to give Tobijah use of his hands
The Big Life Fix
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