Design project: All systems go - BELOW
Students investigated two closed force systems (pneumatics and hydraulics) to understand that the technology of pneumatics relates to air pressure and the technology of hydraulics relates to water pressure. They were given a design brief to design a machine …
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Design project: Water - BELOW
Students investigated water management systems in the school and made suggestions for design improvement, or offered alternative designs to solve perceived problems. They were required to submit a labelled diagram/drawing of their design idea including …
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Investigation: Innovation - BELOW
Students investigated a designed solution they believed was innovative. They prepared a report including an analysis of why the design was innovative (including materials, tools and techniques) and an analysis of the impact of this designed solution on …
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Design project: Budget pants - BELOW
Students designed and produced pants or shorts for a specified budget. They documented their work including a deconstructed design brief; mood board collage; design ideas rendered and annotated; a fashion illustration (3D sketch); storyboard; materials …
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Working safely and accurately - BELOW
Students were filmed or photographed to demonstrate working safely in the technologies classroom (below sample not published). They completed safety worksheets to demonstrate their understanding of safe work practices.
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Digital project: Scratch game - BELOW
Students designed a game for a buddy using Scratch visual programming language. They selected a challenge from three options and defined the problem. They designed and implemented the digital solution and recorded their development process.
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Worksheet: Whole numbers - BELOW
Students were introduced to whole numbers using a CS Unplugged video and unplugged group activities. Students completed a worksheet to assess their understanding of binary numbers.
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Digital project: Podcast - BELOW
Students designed and implemented a podcast and documented the process. They identified the audience, designed and planned the solution including creating a storyboard and script. Students implemented the solution using audio software, evaluated the solution …
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Reflection: I am good at ... - BELOW
As part of a unit of work on personal identity, students learnt how people, places, personal interests and personal strengths helped shape their identity. Students were introduced to character strengths and each strength was explained. Students were …
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Written response: Community connections - BELOW
As part of a unit of work on community connections, students learnt about how places in their local community were designed to promote physical activity. They visited a local playground near their school to conduct an audit of the types of resources available. Students …
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Learning through work experience - BELOW
This task was part of a unit of work relating to work placement. The students experienced explicit teaching of employability skills and reflective writing. They worked with a career adviser to identify an area of vocational interest and organise for a …
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Exploring Islamic art - BELOW
Students explored the fundamental principles of Islamic art (geometry, calligraphy and arabesque). They researched and analysed traditional Islamic artwork and architecture, and explored the use of geometric shapes to create patterns using traditional …
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Presentation: Working safely - BELOW
Students have collected evidence of safe and skilful use of technologies in a range of design tasks and recorded this in a presentation template provided by the teacher.
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Design project: Gardening tool - BELOW
Students critiqued garden tools, designed for adults, and identified the issues they have with using them. They researched ergonomics and developments by designers of garden tools in shape, size and materials used. Students explained the issues they have …
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Digital project: Learning tool - BELOW
Students collaboratively designed a learning tool featuring branching and repetition. The learning tool aimed to provide opportunities for players (Year 3 and 4 students) to explore, practise and apply mathematical concepts and skills (multiplication …
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Digital project: Website - BELOW
Students collaboratively designed and implemented a website to document the development of a healthy food item developed in Design and Technologies. Students researched and analysed existing websites to determine functional and aesthetic criteria required …
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Investigation: Networks - BELOW
Students investigated how data are transmitted and secured in wired, wireless and mobile networks. They reported on the nature of networks and how components impact on the operation of networks. They described at least one communication protocol for sending …
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Design project: Automata - BELOW
Students investigated some of the key mechanical systems that are used and relied on in daily life, such as the muscles that move their own head, unlocking and opening a door, toys that move and mechanisms in the family car. They critiqued these key mechanical …
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Design project: Kitchen garden - BELOW
Students investigated the advantages of planting crops in season, or of adapting the environment to extend the life of plants. They investigated nutrient requirements for plants and optimal growing conditions. Students designed and planned a garden for …
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Design project: Pig enclosure - BELOW
Students completed an analysis of the two pig enclosures (managed environments) at the school where pigs were housed. They used their prior knowledge, internet research and an audit key to assist them in assessing the positives and negatives of each of …
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