TECHNOLOGY CURRICULUM DELIVERY AND REPORTING PLAN

ODD YEAR

EVEN YEAR

Web Based Resources:  Technology Exemplars   /  Technology Community (TKI) 

AO's to be emphasised this period:

Strand A: 1,2, Strand B:5,6a,b Strand C: 7

AO's to be emphasised this period:

Strand A: 3,4, Strand B:6,c,d Strand C: 8

AREA: Production & Process + AREA: Food

ES Links ~ SM 3, 4

 

 Yr 1-2

Ice blocks Sandwiches

Contexts: Home Personal

 Yr 3-4

Popcorn Bread Ice Cream Chocolate Edible Gifts

Contexts: Home Personal

Yr 5-6

Ginger Beer, Hangi Pizza, Soup Celebration meals

Contexts: School, Community

     
 

AREA: Biotechnology

Yr 1-2

Yr 3-4

Yr 5-6

Yr 1-2

Milk Foods

Contexts: Home

Yr 3-4

Natural dyes Worm farms

Contexts: Business

Yr 5-6

Compost Yogurt Dehydration

Contexts: Business

AREA: Electronics & Control

ES Links ~ WS 1,2

AREA: Materials

Yr 1-2

Moving Cards

Contexts:

Home, Recreational

Yr 3-4

Models WindUp Toys

Contexts:

Recreational

Yr 5-6

Auto Pet Feeder Torches Burglar Alarm

Context: Personal

Yr 1-2

Letterboxes

Contexts: Home

Yr 3-4

 Carton Milk

Contexts: Business

Yr 5-6

Jewellery

Contexts:

Personal Business

AREA: Structures & Mechanisms

ES Links ~ PS 3, 8, 10

AREA: Information & Communication

Yr 1-2

Pet Houses

Bird Feeders

Contexts: Home

Yr 3-4

Toys Fantastic Furniture, Kites PhotoFrames

Context: School Recreational

Yr 5-6

Bridges Wheels. MouseTraps Play Equip Houses

Contexts:

Environmental

Yr 1-2

Yr 3-4

Marae Invitations

Contexts: School,

Community

Yr 5-6

Signs Recording Trips News paper

Contexts: School,

Community

NB: Units will reflect AO's from all of the three strands and be delivered using a wholistic approach. Contexts are suggestions only

Technology Achievement Objectives - coverage.

Yr 1-2 : 2 Technology Areas over two years

Yr 3-4 : 3 Technology Areas over two years

Yr 5-6 : 4 Technology Areas over two years

~ Bold, button linked, AO's indicate elements for summative focus.
~ Decisions regarding specific coverage and the scope of technological areas to be covered will be made by
teachers in consultation with their syndicate colleagues.
~ Regardless of the unit focus, design, including the processes of specification and development and testing of prototypes, is an essential component of the activity.
~ Drawing and graphics, including freehand, technical drawing and the use of computer software, are also essential in technological practice to depict and clarify ideas and solutions