Senior - Years 12–13
This section provides an opportunity for teachers to share ideas they have successfully used in their classroom practice. It includes strategies for delivering a particular aspect of the technology curriculum, activities that have engaged student interest, resources used in the classroom, interaction with the wider community, and promotion of technology education/subject areas.
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Local curriculum design in year 12: Manufacturing predator traps
Students are helping to protect their local ecosystem through designing and developing materials outcomes.
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Liquid nitrogen ice cream for a food market vendor
A year 13 student created a prototype for a liquid nitrogen ice cream maker.
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Student led projects in digital technologies
Teacher Josh Campbell has found that when students choose their own projects they are more engaged.
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If the shoe fits: Shoes as a technological product
A year 12 class design and make their own high fashion shoes.
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Explicit literacy focus improves learning in food technology
A food technology teacher addresses literacy learning too.
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Sustainable energy projects – rewarding for students, schools, and community
Sustainability is an important aspect of technology. At Trident High School, year 13 technology students reduced power consumption by 27 per cent over three years and raised awareness of sustainable energy sources.
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Introducing innovation in food products
A senior secondary teacher introduces "the Heston approach", culinology, and social media to look at food product development.
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Extending the range of materials: Fused glass
A fused glass workshop provided teachers with learning about using glass as a material.
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Captivating contexts: Horror movies
Horror movies provided the context for a filmmaking project that engaged photography and design students.
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Captivating contexts: Kiwi break
A teacher describes key aspects of a context that engaged her students.
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