Grades 6–10 · MYP 1–5 · Complete MYP design cycle · Free, no sign-in

Learn MYP Design by yourself, with every lesson mapped to MYP Design objectives with a paraphrased digital-literacy crosswalk and Criteria A–D.

The design cycle, digital design, product design, systems & programming and sustainable innovation, built around the complete MYP Design objectives — inquiring and analysing, developing ideas, creating the solution and evaluating.

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Published lessons
50
Grade levels
5
Design strands
5

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The Design CycleGrade 6 · MYP 1Foundation

Spotting Problems Worth Solving

Grade 6: The Design CycleSpotting Problems Worth Solving

Observing everyday problems at school and turning them into a clear need for a solution.

60 minMYP A · B · C · DNGSS DSN.6.D4
The Design CycleGrade 6 · MYP 1Foundation

From Brief to First Prototype

Grade 6: The Design CycleFrom Brief to First Prototype

Writing a simple design brief and specification, then making and testing a first model.

60 minMYP A · B · C · DNGSS DSN.6.D4
The Design CycleGrade 7 · MYP 2Foundation

Researching Users Properly

Grade 7: The Design CycleResearching Users Properly

Planning primary and secondary research, writing survey questions and recording sources.

60 minMYP A · B · C · DNGSS DSN.7.D3
The Design CycleGrade 7 · MYP 2Foundation

Comparing Existing Products

Grade 7: The Design CycleComparing Existing Products

Analysing similar products for materials, function, cost and audience before designing.

60 minMYP A · B · C · DNGSS DSN.7.D3
The Design CycleGrade 8 · MYP 3Core

Specifications That Can Be Tested

Grade 8: The Design CycleSpecifications That Can Be Tested

Turning research into measurable success criteria that a test can actually check.

80 minMYP A · B · C · DNGSS DSN.8.D1
The Design CycleGrade 8 · MYP 3Core

Planning Drawings and Making Plans

Grade 8: The Design CyclePlanning Drawings and Making Plans

Annotated drawings, flowcharts and a realistic sequence of making with time and resources.

80 minMYP A · B · C · DNGSS DSN.8.D1