Design and Technologies / Year 7 and 8 / Processes and production skills / Investigating and defining

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Curriculum content descriptions

analyse needs or opportunities for designing, and investigate and select materials, components, tools, equipment and processes to create designed solutions (AC9TDE8P01)

Elaborations

considering First Nations Australian community needs when identifying opportunities for designing, for example considering the needs of local groups when designing energy supply or community housing solutions in areas classified as remote
considering community needs when identifying opportunities for designing, for example gardens for a community centre, cost-effective food service for a sport club
experimenting with traditional and contemporary technologies when developing designs, and discovering the advantages and disadvantages of each approach, for example comparing a hand-sewn product with one produced using a sewing machine
investigating emerging technologies and their potential impact on design decisions, for example flame-retardant fabrics, self-healing materials, virtual reality or aquaponics
examining, testing and selecting a variety of suitable materials, components, tools and equipment for each design project, for example the durability differences between natural hardwood and plantation softwood timbers, which determine their suitability for interior or exterior use
analysing the viability of using different techniques and materials in areas considered remote, isolated areas or less developed countries and selecting appropriate materials to acknowledge sustainability needs by using life cycle thinking
creating a survey to determine students’ food choices and developing a range of healthy food items such as snacks, juices, breakfast or nourish bowls such as a Buddha bowl which could be sold at the school canteen

General capabilities

Critical and Creative Thinking

ScOT terms

Design, Materials, Critical thinking, Tools

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