KLA Feature - TAS

SPOTLIGHT ON STAGE 4 TECHNOLOGY

Our Stage 4 - Year 7 and 8 students have been engaging in a range of practical learning experiences in Technology Mandatory this term. The Stage 4 Technology programs have been redesigned in response to the updated NSW Technology Mandatory Syllabus. Through hands-on projects in engineering, food and agriculture, digital technologies and textiles, students are developing design thinking, collaboration and problem-solving skills, helping students understand how technology shapes the world around them.

Year 7 Technology Mandatory students studying Food and Agriculture have begun the “Farm Fresh to Frying Pan” unit. Students have been working on the school farm preparing garden beds for planting and learning how to safely care for the chickens including feeding, collecting eggs and responsible animal care. In the kitchen, students are developing basic food preparation skills and learning about hygiene, safe food handling and kitchen organisation.

Year 7 Digital Technology students began the term with a Digital Technologies Bootcamp exploring digital systems, networks, hardware, software and responsible online behaviour. Students developed an understanding of how digital technologies connect people and devices in everyday life. They are now analysing real-world campaigns that promote safe technology use and developing their own campaign to encourage safe, ethical or sustainable technology use.

Year 8 Engineering Systems students have been exploring engineering concepts such as forces and motion. They applied this knowledge in a hands-on challenge to design a structure that could protect an egg when dropped using limited resources. Impressively, several eggs survived the drop – well done, girls! Students are now constructing a cardboard prototype of a lolly dispenser using laser-cut pieces while testing and refining their designs.

Year 8 Textiles students are currently researching the ethical practices of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander fashion designers, including how their products are influenced by their cultural identity. They have created fashion illustrations, developing skills in croquis drawing, movement, line and texture. Students have also begun experimenting with tie-dye and embroidery which they will use next term to design and construct their own drawstring bag.

Ms Megan Blakers

Leader of Learning - TAS