contexts Materials and Technologies specialisations exploring the characteristics and properties of materials learn about and use wood, metal, plastics, textiles/fabric, paper, cardboard, composites, smart materials.
scope and sequence Important reference contains the strands and content descriptions for each band
curriculum for each band Contains: Band Description Content Descriptions Elaborations suggestions of how the content could be taught (for guidance and directions, not required) Achievement Standards expected student capabilities at the end of the band level (assessment?) refer to Victorian Curriculum Website
technologies and society Curriculum focus all related to the design and production of products, services and environments F-2 how people design and produce focus on familiar products personal and local community needs 3-4 design and technologies occupations factors that impact on design (including sustainability) broader community needs 5-6 how people (designers, producers, etc.) balance competing considerations (including sustainability) design for current and future use/need
contexts at F-2 Engineering principles and systems explore forces to create movement Food and fibre production explore how plants and animals are grown for food, clothing and shelter Food specialisation explore how food is selected and prepared for healthy eating Materials and Technologies explore materials (properties and characteristics) explore how they are used to make designed solutions
contexts at 3-4 Engineering principles and systems investigate how forces and materials effect how a system or product works Food and fibre production investigate food and fibre production in modern and traditional societies Food specialisation investigate food preparation in modern and traditional societies Materials and Technologies investigate a range of materials, systems, components, etc. suitability for a range of purposes
contexts at 5-6 Engineering principles and systems investigate how forces or energy control movement sound or light Food and fibre production investigate how/why food and fibre are produced in managed environments Food specialisation investigate food preparation’s role in good health importance of food safety and hygiene Materials and Technologies investigate characteristics and properties of materials, systems, components, equipment evaluate their impact
Creating designed solutions Investigating identifying needs and opportunities, exploring materials, tools and equipment, and processes Generating developing and visualising design ideas and solutions Producing making a solution using tools, process and materials, safety Evaluating evaluating ideas, processes and solutions, social and environmental framework Planning and managing develop and use plans, logical steps in production, thinking about resources