Elaboration (1) ACTDEP035
experimenting with traditional and contemporary technologies when developing designs, and discovering the advantages and disadvantages of each approach
Elaboration (1) | ACTDEP035 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Design and Technologies | Technologies | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (3) ACTDEP036
developing models, prototypes or samples using a range of materials, tools and equipment to test the functionality of ideas
Elaboration (3) | ACTDEP036 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Design and Technologies | Technologies | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration ACTDEP037
developing technical production skills and safe working practices with independence to produce quality solutions designed for sustainability
Elaboration | ACTDEP037 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Design and Technologies | Technologies | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration ACTDEP038
developing criteria for success to evaluate the success of designed solutions in terms of aesthetics, functionality and sustainability
Elaboration | ACTDEP038 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Design and Technologies | Technologies | F-10 curriculum
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) | ACTDEP036 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Design and Technologies | Technologies | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (3) ACTDEP037
developing innovative ways of manipulating technologies using traditional and contemporary materials, components, tools, equipment and techniques and considering alternatives including emerging technologies that could be substituted to reduce waste or …
Elaboration (3) | ACTDEP037 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Design and Technologies | Technologies | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (3) ACTDEK031
producing prototypes and jigs to test functionality, including the use of rapid prototyping tools such as 3D printers
Elaboration (3) | ACTDEK031 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Design and Technologies | Technologies | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (1) ACTDEK032
investigating the management of plant and animal growth through natural means and with the use of chemical products like herbicides and medicines when producing food and fibre products
Elaboration (1) | ACTDEK032 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Design and Technologies | Technologies | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (4) ACTDEK034
evaluating products and services for the individual and the community considering ethics and social factors, for example a short video encouraging individuals to increase their use of public transport in the local area
Elaboration (4) | ACTDEK034 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Design and Technologies | Technologies | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (2) ACTDEK034
considering the ways in which the characteristics and properties of technologies will impact on designed solutions, for example the choice of building materials and housing design in Australia and the countries of Asia; the properties of textile fibres …
Elaboration (2) | ACTDEK034 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Design and Technologies | Technologies | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (3) ACTDEP035
examining, testing and evaluating a variety of suitable materials, components, tools and equipment for each design project, for example the differences between natural hardwood and plantation softwood timbers, which determine their suitability for particular …
Elaboration (3) | ACTDEP035 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Design and Technologies | Technologies | F-10 curriculum