Age 14-16 | Key Stage 4

What's in this section?

Detailed lesson plans and extension activities to support teaching of IP issues at GCSE/KS4. These are suitable for use in business studies, design and technology, ICT, art, media studies and science, and focus on the link between innovation and ensuring ideas are protected.

Who is it for?

These resources have been developed for teachers whose KS4 curriculum touches on IP issues. But they may also be of real interest and value to enterprising and creative students who are making music, developing games and code or show an interest in starting a business.

Lesson plans and inspiring activities

Find curriculum-linked lesson plans and a range of activities including games for KS4/GCSE level students. There are also competitions that offer exciting prizes.

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Most recent | Age 14-16 | View all

Cracking Ideas Lesson Plan 12-16 year olds

Age 14-16

Key Stage 4

   Cross-curricular

The Brief

90 minute lesson plan focused on engaging 12-16 year olds with the challenges and opportunities of product design.  Ideal for use in Design & Technology, but has relevance to business studies, history, ICT and other subjects.
 

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Inspiring Innovation - a new design and technology resource

Age 14-16

Key Stage 4

   Cross-curricular

The Brief

This new resource has been produced by the Design and Technology Association. The resources, lesson plans and activities are aimed at KS4 students in order they better understand the role of IP and how to protect their ideas/innovation and make sure they're rewarded.

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Vin Diesel's Socks - copyright and piracy

Age 14-16

Key Stage 4

   Cross-curricular
    Extension

The Brief

This assembly is for students aged 14-19 to consider the impact and ethics of film piracy, the consequences of downloading a film illegally and the impact of film piracy on the creative industries and creative individuals, including themselves.
 

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