Technologies aims to develop the knowledge, understanding and skills to ensure that, individually and collaboratively, students:
•investigate, design, plan, manage, create and evaluate solutions
•are creative, innovative and enterprising when using traditional, contemporary and emerging technologies, and understand how technologies have developed over time
•make informed and ethical decisions about the role, impact and use of technologies in their own lives, the economy, environment and society for a sustainable future
•engage confidently with and responsibly select and manipulate appropriate technologies – tools, equipment, processes, materials, data, systems and components − when designing and creating solutions
•analyse and evaluate needs, opportunities or problems to identify and create solutions.
Design Technologies Term 1 and 2
Preps - We are looking at how people design and produce familiar food products and how plants and animals are grown for food, clothing and shelter. We will be designing and buiding a shelter for a dog and explore moving objects. We will be looking at different materials and using particular types to make a bag that will hold an Apple.
Grade 1 - In Term 1 we are going to be designing and creating a mini garden from recycled materials in which to grow carrots. They are also going to design a recipe for a healthy vegetable salad. In Term 2 we are designing and creating a simple loom which we will use to weave a small blanket. We are also going to design and create a simple finger-knitted scarf for a friend or family member.
Grade 2 - During Term 1 we are going to be designing and creating a kite using recycled materials. In addition we will be designing and creating a simple wind instrument. In Term 2 we will be learning about Earth's natural resources and designing and creating a 3D model of a dam that holds water. We will also be designing and creating a working waterwheel.
Grade 3 - During Term 1 we will be designing and creating an interactive single player game (Pinball) and designing and creating a lightweight, powered vehicle using recycled and craft materials. In Term 2 we will be working on designing and creating an edible garden and designing and creating a range of sweet and/or savoury baked food.
Grade 4 - In Term 1 we are going to be designing and building a model of a building with a unique architectural design and a 3D model of a sensational new city. in Term 2, students will be creating a Rube Goldberg machine, using classroom and household materials followed by designing and creating a robot that moves autonomously.
Grade 5/6 - During Terms 1 and 2, students will be designing and prototyping an energy efficient and sustainable home.