Scotch College

DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY

Rationale

Design and Technology seeks to develop both the intellect and the skills through the processes of designing, producing and evaluating. Central to these tasks is acquiring and developing the knowledge and ability to solve problems through a variety of materials and media. Integrated with the learning experiences will be the skill and ability to communicate effectively in writing, speaking, sketching and drawing. The focus and intent of this area of study is to continue the education of students in the foundations of design and production in a technological context. Each unit is approached via a number of carefully chosen feeder tasks. In these, students are introduced to specific skills in each area.
Course content
The semester course is comprised of two units:
Electronics: Students work in small groups to assemble and test a crystal radio set, a simple amplifier, an IC based radio and two electronic switches. One of these tasks is then individually assembled and soldered. Upon successful completion of these feeder tasks each student constructs a LED intensity indicator to display the power output of his propeller driven wind turbine.
The major design and fabrication task is to produce a propeller driven wind generator. Research and feeder tasks include topics such as ‘renewable’ energy, propellers and windmills. It is intended that the finished product will be useable, effective and aesthetically pleasing.
Materials and
Processes: The major design and fabrication task is to produce a propeller driven wind generator. Research and feeder tasks include topics such as ‘renewable’ energy, propellers and windmills. It is intended that the finished product will be useable, effective and aesthetically pleasing.
Applying relevant safety guidelines and using hand tools, power tools and simple machines; each student will work with electronic components, natural and manufactured wood products, ferrous and non-ferrous metals, thermo and thermo-setting plastics, adhesives, finishes, fittings and fixing devices. Processes including CAD/CAM, joining materials and plastic-forming are experienced and applied in the production process.
Assessment
Design tasks will be assessed on the content and quality of finished products and upon the demonstrated understanding of concepts.

Year 8 Curriculum 2011

Subject booklet
Subject Booklet
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Introduction
Generic skills
Outdoor Learning

Art
Christian Education
Design and Technology
Drama
English
Geography
History
ICT
Language Other Than English (LOTE)

Chinese
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Indonesian

Mathematics
Music
Physical Education
Science

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