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Unit Planning in Technology: Road Safety

Technology Strands and Intended Achievement Objectives (contextualised)

Technological Practice Teaching Focus(contextualised) Nature of Technology Teaching Focus Technological Knowledge Teaching Focus
(contextualised)
Planning for Practice
Brief Development
Outcome Development and Evaluation		 The students will describe the safety device they are developing and identify the attributes it should have, taking account of the need and the resources available. Characteristics
of technology Characteristics
of technological outcomes		   Technological modelling
Technological products Technological systems		 The students will understand that there is a relationship between a material used and its performance properties in a technological product used in road safety.
Opportunities for Engaging Māori Students:
  • Students understand the symbols used on signs in their community and what significance they have and explore Māori signs and symbols
  • Use the knowledge of the whanau to discuss the problems surrounding the traffic on the roads
  • Students explore the history of the area and how precious it is to the whanau
  • Students use local Te Reo and iconography on signage if appropriate and consult with community as to the appropriateness
  • Display student work on the classroom walls and use feed-forward and constructive feed-back to move the students on
  • Allow the students to use their own identity and style when developing their technological product
Links to Learning Areas
Learning Area (focus) Strand Achievement Objectives
English Listening, Reading and Viewing Recognise and begin to understand how language features are used for effect within and across levels. (L1)
The Arts Drama Demonstrate an awareness that drama serves a variety of purposes in their lives and in their communities. (L2)
Mathematics and Statistics Measurement Create and use appropriate units and devices to measure length. (L2)
Social Sciences Listening, Reading and Viewing Understand how time and change affect people's lives – the introduction of vehicles.

Road Safety Unit: Overview | Strands and Achievement Objectives | Key Stages
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