Technology through the ages
Introduction
Students evaluate materials as fit for purpose through hands-on testing and assessing a technology as it has evolved through the ages.Choose from clothing, shelter, rescue equipment or transport as a focus for this technology activity. It is a great way to introduce students to the concepts of material properties, key attributes of an outcome and the relationship between technology and culture.
Level
Year groups: 1-10
Curriculum levels: 1-5
Learning areas
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Learning Area* |
Discipline |
Strand |
|---|---|---|
|
Maths |
Geometry and Measurement |
Measurement |
|
Science |
Material World |
Properties and changes of matter – group materials |
|
Social Studies |
Understand how places influence people Understand how people make decisions about the use of resources Understand how innovation creates opportunities for people and places |
|
|
Technology |
Technological Knowledge – |
Technological products – understand the relationship between materials used and their performance properties |
|
Nature of Technology |
Characteristics of Technology – understand how environments influence technology – understand how technological development expands human possibilities |
|
*If you have another learning area you wish to explore, we can adapt.
Learning objectives
Students will:
- recognise that materials have performance properties
- understand how environment impacts on technology
- understand that technology both reflects and changes society and increases people’s capability.
Key competencies
Thinking, participating and contributing
Details
Location: Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park Visitor Centre
Duration: 1-2 hours
Hazard level: Minimal
Cost: LEOTC fee