1. 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.

2. scope and sequence Important reference
contains the strands and content descriptions for each band

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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