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Elaboration (1) ACTDEK010

examining the suitability of a service or everyday system and proposing improvements, for example a water saving system for a bathroom at home

Elaboration ACTDEK023

identifying the properties of materials for the design and construction of a sustainable household item, for example a product for storing harvested water

Learning Area Achievement Standard Design and Technologies Years 5 and 6

By the end of Year 6, students explain how social, ethical, technical and sustainability considerations influence the design of solutions to meet a range of present and future needs. They explain how the features of technologies influence design decisions …

Learning Area Achievement Standard Design and Technologies Years 7 and 8

By the end of Year 8, students explain how social, ethical, technical and sustainability considerations influence the design of innovative and enterprising solutions to meet a range of present and future needs. They explain how the features of technologies …

Learning Area Achievement Standard Digital Technologies Years 5 and 6

By the end of Year 6, students explain how social, ethical, technical and sustainability considerations influence the design of solutions to meet a range of present and future needs. They explain how the features of technologies influence design decisions …

Learning Area Achievement Standard Digital Technologies Years 7 and 8

By the end of Year 8, students explain how social, ethical, technical and sustainability considerations influence the design of innovative and enterprising solutions to meet a range of present and future needs. They explain how the features of technologies …

Elaboration (3) ACTDEP016

selecting and using materials, components, tools, equipment and processes with consideration of the environmental impact at each stage of the production process

Elaboration (1) ACTDEK021

describing the relationship between plant types and animal breeds and their environmental suitability when selecting suitable plants or animals for an environment

Elaboration (4) ACTDEP024

investigating how to minimise material use and manage waste by critiquing the environmental and social impacts of materials, components, tools and equipment

Elaboration (2) ACTDEK044

comparing the environmental impacts of intensive and extensive production systems and their contribution to food and fibre production

Elaboration ACTDEK047

examining factors influencing the design of a product that has an explicit environmental emphasis, for example the low-flush toilet

Elaboration (1) ACTDIP027

investigating types of environmental constraints of solutions, for example reducing energy consumption and on-screen output of solutions

ACTDEP028

Develop project plans that include consideration of resources when making designed solutions individually and collaboratively

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Elaboration (2) ACTDEK023

examining the materials and systems used in a public use system that affect the way people live, for example a community exercise environment or arts facility, water treatment, garbage collection

Elaboration (1) ACTDEP026

working safely, responsibly and cooperatively to ensure safe work areas, for example the safe use of equipment when making a water-resistant, floating craft or a model of an environmentally sensitive outdoor shelter

Elaboration (4) ACTDEK033

explaining how food preparation techniques impact on the sensory properties (flavour, appearance, texture, aroma) of food, for example the browning of cut fruit, the absorption of water when cooking rice

Elaboration (2) ACTDIP012

exploring information systems that suit particular home or personal needs, for example using speech recognition software that can help speakers whose language background is not English, or a system to monitor energy or water consumption in the home

Elaboration (6) ACTDEK021

identifying work practices that show an understanding of nutrition, environmental considerations, hygiene and food safety when designing and making a food product, for example washing fruit and vegetables carefully to remove residues, safe disposal of …

Elaboration (3) ACTDEK004

exploring facilities in local environments for accessibility and environmental impact, for example location of bike tracks and sporting fields using digital maps to view local area

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

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