Junior Secondary Curriculum
YEAR 7 & 8 TECHNOLOGY
TECHNOLOGY OVERVIEW
In Years 7 & 8 students will participate in one semester each of Textiles, Materials Technology, Food Technology and Digital Technology. At the conclusion of Year 8 students should have a sound understanding of the concepts of each technology area to help inform their elective choices in Years 9 and 10.
Textiles: Textiles involves using material to design and produce functional products. Students follow the design process to develop, make and evaluate unique and creative Textile products. They investigate the characteristics of selected materials to help them plan and annotate their designs. With increasing autonomy, students follow the steps involved in design tasks. Students show consideration of environmental and sustainability factors in their research. This course focuses on hand - building so students can develop foundational skills they can build on in the future. Food Studies: Students begin their Food Studies journey learning the basic principles of cooking: how to work safely and hygienically in the kitchen and how to prepare simple meals. They develop an understanding of basic cooking processes and techniques by using a wide variety of kitchen tools and equipment. Students understand the importance of a balanced diet and investigate the significant impact of food waste in Australia. Students will use their newfound knowledge and skills to design and produce their own foods.
Materials Technology:
In Materials Technology, students apply the design process to find solutions to real world problems that are presented to them. Students sketch their ideas, produce isometric drawings, carry out hazard identification and risk analysis and production planning as they transform their ideas into built products. Students develop hand skills as they produce a range of products focusing on measuring and marking out for quality, from different materials like wood, metal and plastics using hand and power tools appropriate to the task. Testing and modification play a role in product improvement as part of an evaluation process that will be included in a design folio for each product challenge.
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The Lakes South Morang College Curriculum Handbook
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