Year 8, Lighting Up Learning: Exploring Electronic Circuits and Soldering in Resistant Materials!
This term in Resistant Materials, our year 8 students have been diving into the world of product design, focusing on one everyday object we all use: the lamp! As part of their project, students have been researching existing lamps, studying their form and function, and now they’re bringing their own creative ideas to life.
The project began with students exploring product design through CorelDRAW, where they sketched and developed their unique lamp designs. These initial concepts were then turned into CAD (Computer-Aided Design) models, giving them the chance to see their ideas come to life in a digital format before moving to the next exciting step: creating electronic circuits and mastering soldering skills!
This hands-on experience is all about understanding how technology supports product design.
By constructing their own working circuits for the lamps they designed, they’re not only gaining technical know-how but also understanding the practical side of creating products that support businesses.
This blend of creativity, technical drawing, and practical electronics gives students a deeper insight into product development, teaching them how to combine innovation with functionality. The lesson is an important part of developing key engineering and design skills that will serve them well in future projects.
We can’t wait to see the final products lit up, showcasing the students’ hard work and creativity!
