Materials Technology

Year 7 Students

Will focus on working with plastic, they first design and make a simple key tag, in making this they develop an understanding of the properties of plastic and how to work with this material. The students are then introduced to the technological process and the process of developing a product. They draw concept ideas and develop their design to a final solution, a "personalised pen".

Year 8 Students

Will be working in wood or plastic and will focus on developing a product. The aim is to further develop their understanding of the technological process. Modelling is used as a form of testing and trialling before finalizing their design idea. If working in wood the students make containers for an identified use. If working in plastic they make a holder for an electronic device such as a cell phone or ipod.