Overview
Year 7 Materials
Description of Context: Writing Tools
Key Focus: Transformation of Information/Energy/Material (Highlight)
Class Description/Students Past Experiences:
Year 7 students/no experience in the Technology rooms. Little understanding of Technological Practice.
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Key Focus: (Technological Practice)
- Planning for Practice
- Outcome Development and Evaluation
- Introducing the Technology Cycle
- Functional models
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Context specific skill/knowledge:
- Experience in working with plastic.
- Sketching and rendering.
- Construction of MDF models
- Safe use of tools and equipment.
- Correct use of tools and equipment.
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Predetermined Specific learning outcomes:
Students:
- Develop skills in working with plastics.
- Develop knowledge of plastic performance.
- Develop 2D sketching and rendering techniques.
- Develop an understanding of the Key stages in the technology cycle.(CoT)
- Undertake own time management to ensure the completion of a quality outcome. (PfP)
- Undertake modelling as a form of testing and trialling. (ODE and TM)
- Apply knowledge and skills in the manufacture of a quality solution. (ODE)
Assessment Strategies:
- Observation of tool selection and use to produce an outcome.
- Discussion with students about knowledge of how to work materials to form products.
- Teacher checks through ongoing formative discussions with each student and marking of portfolios to ensure all students have: developed concepts, tested mock-ups, completed an outcome in given time, evaluated outcome against performance specs.
- Observation of cooperation between students.
Learning Links
Key Competencies:
- Using language symbols and text
- Managing self
- Relating to others
- Thinking
- Participating and contributing
Values:
Cross Curriculum:
- Maths – measuring
- Problem solving
- English – evaluative skills
Learning Environment Considerations
Safety Issues (Refer to MOE Revised Health & Safety Guidelines.)
- Safe use of hand tools
- Use of scroll saws
Resources Required:
- 3mm Acrylic, card, masking tape, coping saws, scroll saws, ink refills
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