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W.A.T.T. World Association of Technology Teachers On behalf of The World Association of Technology Teachers This exercise can be printed and used by teachers and students. It is recommended that you view the website (www.technologystudent.com) before attempting the design sheet . THESE MATERIALS CAN BE PRINTED AND USED BY TEACHERS AND STUDENTS. THEY MUST NOT BE EDITED IN ANY WAY OR PLACED ON ANY OTHER MEDIA INCLUDING WEB SITES AND INTRANETS. NOT FOR COMMERCIAL USE. THIS WORK IS PROTECTED BY COPYRIGHT LAW. IT IS ILLEGAL TO DISPLAY THIS WORK ON ANY WEBSITE/MEDIA STORAGE OTHER THAN www.technologystudent.com V.Ryan © 2000 - 2013 WHAT IS PLANNED OBSOLESCENCE?
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World Association of Technology Teachers · With reference to a product of your choice, explain planned obsolescence. 2. Explain why planned obsolescence can be bad for the environment.

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Page 1: World Association of Technology Teachers · With reference to a product of your choice, explain planned obsolescence. 2. Explain why planned obsolescence can be bad for the environment.

W.A.T.T.

World Association of Technology Teachers

On behalf of The World Association of Technology Teachers

This exercise can be printed and used by teachers and students. It is recommended that you view the website (www.technologystudent.com) before attempting the design sheet .

THESE MATERIALS CAN BE PRINTED AND USED BY TEACHERS AND STUDENTS.

THEY MUST NOT BE EDITED IN ANY WAY OR PLACED ON ANY OTHER MEDIA INCLUDING WEB SITES AND INTRANETS.

NOT FOR COMMERCIAL USE.THIS WORK IS PROTECTED BY COPYRIGHT LAW.

IT IS ILLEGAL TO DISPLAY THIS WORK ON ANY WEBSITE/MEDIA STORAGE OTHER THAN www.technologystudent.com

V.Ryan © 2000 - 2013

WHAT IS PLANNED OBSOLESCENCE?

Page 2: World Association of Technology Teachers · With reference to a product of your choice, explain planned obsolescence. 2. Explain why planned obsolescence can be bad for the environment.

V.Ryan © 2013 World Association of Technology Teachers

WHAT IS PLANNED OBSOLESCENCE?

1. With reference to a product of your choice, explain planned obsolescence.

2. Explain why planned obsolescence can be bad for the environment.

3. ‘Planned obsolescence is sometimes deliberately and openly built into products for safety reasons’. Explain this statement, giving examples.