Design & Technologies - Precious Plastics

Length of Course

Semester

Level

Year 9

Learning Area

Technologies

Core or Specialist

Specialist

Pre-requisites

Nil

Subject Description

Precious Plastics

The course will integrate scientific concepts, issues in society and multiple Design and Technology dimensions.

Students will investigate plastic waste within their community, reviewing recycling options before student groups begin designing product options.

Working with sustainable design principles, students produce a business case and a unique product from recycled plastic material. This product, as well as others produced in the class will be marketed locally.

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Content
  • OnGuard Modules
  • Working with plastics
  • Creation of designs in plastics
  • Understanding recycling and re-use of precious resources
Assessment

Assessment: Students will undertake a majority of practical assessments based on products as well as supplementary theoretical components:

  • OH&S - onguard safety
  • Material investigation
  • Business/opportunity analysis
  • Skills task – bespoke plastic product
  • Group presentation
  • Product/business review
Pathways

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