1. Year 9 Subject Selection TOYS

2. Course Description Toys.
The focus of the toys unit is on safety and design, both during construction and the actual toy itself. Students need to be aware that toys are generally designed for small children and as such need to be robust, smooth, avoid pinch points and injury if they are fallen on..
Work needs to be completed to a high standard.
The first toy made is a small vehicle (car) with discussion and focus on the safety requirements of toys.
The major project should challenge the students rather than the teacher. They will plan what they are going to make and make some effort to work out how they are going to construct it. Simple designs often work better and are more achievable for students.

3. Student experiences in this unit
Workshop safety
Design for a purpose
Toy design and construction
If undertaken during Term 4 exhibition in the relevant Section of the Bairnsdale Show

4. Assessment
Investigating and Design - Idea sketches, and written support information are used to convey information about the intended toy S or N and A-E
Production - The construction of a toy with two distinct movements S or N and A-E
Analysing and Evaluating - Students will use evaluation criteria to reflect and assess the success of the product and it’s intended use S or N and A-E

5. Subject pathway
Year 10, Functional Furniture, Creative Design
Year-10 Systems and Robotics
Year 11 & 12 VCE Product Design
VET Building and Construction

6. All projects made in a Year-9 Technology Elective subjects are paid for within the department budget.
There are no extra costs.

7. More information ..
Chris Eaton, Peter Buckley or Mark White