Grade
5th Graders - Year 1
8th Graders - Year 2
Unit Names
Digital World
September - First Quarter
I am Designing my own Web Site
Second Term
Key Concept
Communication
Communities
Related Concepts
Form, Perspective, Evaluation
Form, Perspective
Global Context
Identities and Relationships
Scientific and Technical Innovation
Area of
Exploration
Human nature and human dignity; moral
reasoning and ethical judgment;
consciousness and mind.
Digital life, virtual environments, and the
Information Age
Statement of
Inquiry
Some problems that emerge with scientific
and technical innovation and affect
societies can be presented in different ways
by solving in collaboration.
We can use tools that emerge with scientific
and technical innovations in ways (forms) that
reflect different perspectives and are beneficial
for the community.
Factual question
Conceptual
question:
Debatable
question
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What does “Digital” mean?
What is Metaverse?
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What does differ the digital world
from the real one?
What are the rules being in a digital
world?
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Can humans live in a digital world?
Can we decide on a common
agreement to live in a digital world?
What does “technology” mean?
What are the communication ways
between humans?
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How do we communicate in digital life?
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Did scientific and technical innovation
change our way of communication?
Having tons of web site on the web is
beneficial or has harm to the people?
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Design Guide For use from September
2014/January 2015 Year 3
Objective A: Inquiring and analyzing
​i. explain and justify the need for a solution to a
problem
Objective A: Inquiring and analyzing
ii. construct a research plan, which states and
In order to reach the aims of design,
prioritizes the primary and secondary research
students should be able to:
needed to develop a solution to the problem
i. explain and justify the need for a solution
iii. analyse a group of similar products that
to a problem
inspire a solution to the problem
ii. state and prioritize the main points of
iv. develop a design brief, which presents the
research needed to develop a solution to
analysis of relevant research.
the problem
Objective B: Developing ideas
iii. describe the main features of an existing
i. develop a design specification, which outlines
product that inspires a solution to the
the success criteria for the design of a solution
problem
based on the data collected
MYP Objectives
MYP: Design (For use from September
2014/ January 2015) Year 1
MYP Objectives
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iv. present the main findings of relevant
research
Objective B: Developing ideas
In order to reach the aims of design,
students should be able to:
i. develop a list of success criteria for the
solution
ii. present feasible design ideas, which can
be correctly interpreted by others
iii. present the chosen design
ii. present a range of feasible design ideas,
which can be correctly interpreted by others
iii. present the chosen design and outline the
reasons for its selection
iv. develop accurate planning
drawings/diagrams and outline requirements for
the creation of the chosen solution.
Objective C: Creating the solution
i. construct a logical plan, which outlines the
efficient use of time and resources, sufficient for
Objective C: Creating the solution
peers to be able to follow to create the solution
In order to reach the aims of design,
ii. demonstrate excellent technical skills when
students should be able to:
making the solution
i. outline a plan, which considers the use of iii. follow the plan to create the solution, which
resources and time, sufficient for peers to
functions as intended
be able to follow to create the solution
iv. explain changes made to the chosen design
ii. demonstrate excellent technical skills
and plan when making the solution
when making the solution
iii. follow the plan to create the solution,
Objective D: Evaluating
which functions as intended
i. describe detailed and relevant testing
iv. list the changes made to the chosen
methods, which generate accurate data, to
design and plan when making the solution. measure the success of the solution
ii. explain the success of the solution against
Objective D: Evaluating
the design specification
In order to reach the aims of design,
iii. describe how the solution could be improved
students should be able to:
iv. describe the impact of the solution on the
i. outline simple, relevant testing methods, client/target audience.
which generate data, to measure the
success of the solution
ii. outline the success of the solution
against the design specification
iii. outline how the solution could be
improved
iv. outline the impact of the solution on the
client/target audience.
MEB Objectives
8. C. 1. Visual Communication Design
In this unit, the presentation, layout (page
IT.5.2.1. Ethical values
arrangement) will express the students' visual
IT.5.2.1.1. Explains the basic concepts of
communication design idea.
ethics and informatics ethics.
and it is aimed to produce different graphic
IT.5.2.1.2. Explain the importance of
designs.
complying with ethical principles in the
TT. 8. C.1. 1. Explain the concept of visual
process of using and managing information
communication design.
technologies and the Internet.
Communication, types of communication,
It is emphasized that the rules should be
communication, and the relationship of visuality
followed in the usage processes of
with people are emphasized.
computer laboratories, the Internet, and
TT. 8. C. 1. 2. Designs products using graphic
information technologies.
design elements and principles.
IT.5.2.1.3. Respects the rights of others
Art/design elements on an imaginary institution,
online.
organization, or product are line, color, texture,
IT.5.2.1.4. Recognizes the situations that
space,
will be encountered as a result of the
form/form and balance, symmetry, emphasis,
violation of ethical principles. Fair use
rhythm, diversity, movement,
principles are mentioned by emphasizing
proportion-proportion, integrity, etc. art/design
examples of situations that may be
Emphasis is placed on designing a logo or
encountered in case of non-compliance
emblem using the principles of
with ethical rules.
TT. 8. C. 1. 3. Restructures the designed
IT.5.2.2. Digital Citizenship
graphic design product in line with the
IT.5.2.2.1. Comprehends the purpose and
feedback.
importance of digital citizenship
TT. 8. C. 1. 4. Explain the concept of publication
applications. Applications such as
graphic design.
e-government, e-appointment, e-banking,
Emphasis is placed on examples of desktop
e-school are examined.
publishing products such as books, magazines,
IT.5.2.2.2. Realizes that digital identities
and newspapers.
may not reflect reality.
TT. 8. C. 1. 5. Explains layout principles.
Emphasis is placed on being honest and
Explaining the various elements that make up
not creating false identities online.
the layout (layout) of a newspaper or magazine;
IT.5.2.2.3. He realizes that digital shares
one page
are permanent and leave traces behind
The emphasis, focal point, unity, elements that
him.
make up the expression (composition) in his
IT.5.2.3. Privacy and Security
design
IT.5.2.3.1. Identifies components that are
The main components such as transition,
important for privacy.
diversity, and contrast are emphasized.
Concepts such as password (password)
TT. 8. C. 1. 6. Creates a design using layout
security, security of personal information,
principles.
and privacy are emphasized.
One of the desktop publishing products such as
IT.5.2.3.2. Distinguish between information
books, magazines, and newspapers is
that should be kept confidential and
designed by doing group work.
information that can be shared.
TT. 8. C. 1. 7. Applies promotion and marketing
Students are encouraged to act responsibly
techniques for any product he chooses.
about the quality of the information they
Brand, advertisement scenario, and commercial
share.
film are prepared as promotion and marketing
techniques.
TASK C1
Construct a detailed and logical plan, which
describes the efficient use of time and
resources, sufficient for peers to be able to
follow to create the solution
A: Inquiring & Analysing
TASK A1
Explain and justify the need for a solution to a
problem for a specified client/target audience
TASK C1
A: Inquiring & Analysing
TASK A1
TASK A2
TASK A3
TASK A4
Summative
assessment
B: Developing Ideas
TASK B1
TASK D1
TASK B2
TASK B3
TASK B4
C: Creating the Solution
TASK C2
TASK C3
TASK C4
D: Evaluating
TASK D1 & D2 & D3 & D4
This should be a statement
● What is the nature of the problem? explain what is occurring (or not) that
makes this a problem
● Who is it affecting? - client/customer (target
market)
● Where is the problem occurring? - this can
include a photograph
● What are the benefits of solving this
problem? - quotable research
● What will you do to solve this problem?
TASK A1
In this section, you will organize questions for your
research. The answers to these questions should
explain how you can find a better and a simple
solution to the problem. Please find topics for your
research questions. Find questions for each title.
Prioritize your questions.
You may find some possible resource samples below
● What images will be engaging to my target
audience? (Primary)
● What information do I need to gather for my
Website idea? (Primary & Secondary)
● What skills do I need to learn before
understanding web development?
TASK A3
In this section, you will do some research about the
current solution to your problem. Then, you will write
an article.
Your article should involve the items below
Please explain your solution.
SWOT Analysis
Strengths:
● Portfolio has elements that my audience
can relate to (imagery)
● Navigation and user experience is clear.
Weaknesses
● Text is hard to read, buttons are hard to find
Opportunities
● Similar way to present information but for
my achievements
Threats
● Teachers, administrators, colleges could
take offense.
TASK A4
Summarize and conclude what you have found out in
your Research, and how this will help you solve the
“Design problem.”
Consider this research and decide what topic you
would like to focus on and why.
B: Developing Ideas
TASK B1
What design specifications will make your end
product or solution successful? Write your ideas
down in the imperative form (i.e. it must do..., it
has to include…).
Success Criterias, you can use SMART Goal
framework. Or you can try to answer these type
of questions:
● The site is aesthetically pleasing.
● The site has a specific function (what?)
● The site is designed for....?
TASK B2
Mockup design is an integral part of the design
process when making an app or a web site.
Based on your idea, create a working flow of
how you think your web site will work using
Adobe XD or similar programs to it or
alternatively sketch your ideas in a similar
layout.
TASK B3
Share the mockup ideas with your peers, family
or teachers to determine how effectively others
think that these site ideas meet the design
specifications you have developed.
Get at least 3 feedback from your peers and if
you can from your web sites audiences and Ask
them to evaluate your concepts sketches
against your specifications
TASK B4
Go back to your mockup design and make the
changes yaccording to feedbacks.Show the
changes on your mockup. Add notes and
comments.
C: Creating the Solution
TASK C2
While you are creating your site, you must
document the process that you have gone
through to demonstrate the technical skills you
are learning. This can later serve as a
road-map to create similar products or
solutions.
You should write down your notes and
comments about
Steps taken, time that you spent on a task or
learning process, resources that you used and
a paragraph about the process(you need to
make changes on that paragraph constantly)
TASK C3
​Present your final design (site) and document
whether or not you met your key dates or had
to change your ideas from the wire-framing
concepts. This can also be a few screenshots
and a link to your final portfolio site.
During the design cycle, it is rare that
everything goes to plan. Measurements need to
be adjusted, unforeseen events interfere with
key dates.
TASK C4
With your presentation, document any
challenges that you encountered while making
your product or solution and describe what
changes you made to your design and plan as
a result.
D: Evaluating
TASK D1 & D2 & D3 & D4
Record a video that reflect your solution’s
performance.
● Go back to the design specifications
that you created in B1. Use testing
methods that you considered using to
test if those specifications would be
successful.
○ Survey, Checklist, Observation
etc.
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Evaluate the success of the testing.
Were your design specifications met?
○ Compare the design
specifications at B1 and testin
result at D1.
Talk about the improvements that can
you apply to your solution after testing.
Add your comments about the impact
of the solution of the client or target
audience.
○ You can explain your thoughts
trough out those questions.
■ To what extent has the
client’s or target
audience’s problem
been solved?
■ How does this solution
improve the client’s or
target audience’s
situation?
■ To what extent has the
design brief been met?