VCDSCD018
Explore needs or opportunities for designing, and the technologies needed to realise designed solutions
Elaborations
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identifying, gathering and playing with materials, components, tools and equipment to generate personal design ideas, for example designing a greeting card for a friend
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exploring opportunities around the school for designing solutions, for example how school play areas could be improved; how the school removes classroom waste and identifying opportunities to reduce, recycle and re-use materials; reviewing the school canteen menu to identify healthy food options and suggesting changes to promote good health
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discussing possible designed solutions based on experience and some research, for example asking adults for advice
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considering the importance of sustainability in designed solutions, for example comparing the durability of materials for a selected solution
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exploring which tools, equipment and techniques to use with selected materials
VCDSCD018 | Technologies | Design and Technologies | Foundation to Level 2 | Creating Designed Solutions | Investigating
