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Years 5 and 6 Design and Technologies

Learning in Design and Technologies builds on concepts, skills and processes developed in earlier years, and teachers will revisit, strengthen and extend these as needed. By the end of Year 6, students will have had the opportunity to create designed …

Years 5 and 6 | Design and Technologies | Technologies | F-10 curriculum

Foundation to Year 2 Design and Technologies

Learning in Design and Technologies builds on concepts, skills and processes developed in the Early Years Learning Framework, revisiting, strengthening and extending these as needed. By the end of Year 2 students will have had the opportunity to create …

Foundation to Year 2 | Design and Technologies | Technologies | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (5) ACTDEK002

exploring how to manipulate materials using a range of tools, equipment and techniques to create movement, for example when constructing a toy boat that floats and moves

Elaboration (5) ACTDEK003

exploring the tools, equipment and techniques used to prepare food safely and hygienically for healthy eating

Elaboration (5) ACTDEK004

experimenting with techniques to combine or alter materials to satisfy a function

Elaboration (5) ACTDEK010

critiquing designed products, services and environments to establish the factors that influence the design and use of common technologies, for example the characteristics that contribute to energy-efficient cooking such as wok cooking; the suitability …

Elaboration (5) ACTDEK011

experimenting with available local materials, tools and equipment to solve problems requiring forces including identifying inputs (what goes in to the system), processes (what happens within the system) and outputs (what comes out of the system), for …

Elaboration (5) ACTDEK013

analysing products, services and constructed environments from a range of technologies contexts with consideration of possible innovative solutions and impacts on the local community and the sustainability of its environment

Elaboration (5) ACTDEP017

reflecting on designed solutions to critique and assess suitability, sustainability and enterprise opportunities and determine how well they meet success criteria

Elaboration (5) ACTDEK019

identifying the impact of the designed features of an environment, for example a modification to a home to reduce environmental impact; restoring a natural environment and retaining access for the public

Elaboration (5) ACTDEK020

investigating the technologies in a control system for an identified need or opportunity and user, for example a system that allows safe passage at pedestrian crossings

Elaboration (5) ACTDEK021

considering traditional and contemporary methods of food preparation used in a variety of cultures, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander methods

Elaboration (5) ACTDEK023

comparing the design and production of products, services and environments in Australia and a country in the Asia region

Elaboration (5) ACTDEK029

identifying needs and new opportunities for design and enterprise, for example promotion and marketing of designed solutions

Elaboration (5) ACTDEK031

investigating components, tools and equipment, for example testing the durability of batteries, determining the effective range of wireless devices

Elaboration (5) ACTDEK032

recognising the importance of food and fibre production to Australia’s food security and economy including exports and imports to and from Asia when critiquing and exploring food and fibre production

Elaboration (5) ACTDEK034

evaluating environments that have been designed in consultation with community groups, for example a bush tucker community garden developed in consultation with local Elders

Elaboration (5) ACTDEP035

selecting appropriate materials to acknowledge sustainability requirements by using life cycle thinking

Elaboration (5) ACTDEP036

documenting and communicating the generation and development of design ideas for an intended audience, for example developing a digital portfolio with images and text which clearly communicates each step of a design process

Elaboration (5) ACTDEK041

recognising real-world problems and understanding basic needs when considering designed solutions, for example Engineers Without Borders High School Outreach Program allows students to design solutions to problems in a country in Asia

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