Technologies
Technologies enrich and impact on the lives of people and societies globally. Australia needs enterprising individuals who can make discerning decisions about the development and use of technologies and who can independently and collaboratively develop solutions to complex challenges and contribute to sustainable patterns of living. Technologies can play an important role in transforming, restoring and sustaining societies and natural, managed and constructed environments.
The Australian Curriculum: Technologies ensures that all students benefit from learning about and working with traditional, contemporary and emerging technologies that shape the world in which we live. By applying their knowledge and practical skills and processes when using technologies and other resources to create innovative solutions, independently and collaboratively, they develop knowledge, understanding and skills to respond creatively to current and future needs.
The practical nature of the Technologies learning area engages students in critical and creative thinking, including understanding interrelationships in systems when solving complex problems. A systematic approach to experimentation, problem-solving, prototyping and evaluation instils in students the value of planning and reviewing processes to realise ideas.
All young Australians should develop capacity for action and a critical appreciation of the processes through which technologies are developed and how technologies can contribute to societies. Students need opportunities to consider the use and impact of technological solutions on equity, ethics, and personal and social values. In creating solutions, as well as responding to the designed world, students consider desirable sustainable patterns of living, and contribute to preferred futures for themselves and others.
This rationale is extended and complemented by specific rationales for each Technologies subject.
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Cut and Paste Algorithm Grid - Black and White
An activity for students to use when learning about algorithms (directions).
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Electricity and Circuits Teaching Slides for Year 6
Use our editable teaching slides to break down the fundamentals of electricity and circuits for your students.
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10-Step Algorithm Sequence Sheet - Middle Primary
A worksheet for students to use when writing an algorithm.
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STEM Investigation Build A Raft
Explore floating and waterproof materials in this STEM investigation embedded in a fun fairy tale story.
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Build Your Own Theme Park – Project
A project that gives students the opportunity to learn through building their own theme park.
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STEM Investigation Build A Bridge
Explore this STEM investigation about the construction of bridges using everyday materials, embedded in a real-life situation.
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8-Step Algorithm Sequence Sheet - Middle Primary
A worksheet for students to use when writing an algorithm.
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Introduction to Hardware and Software Sorting Activity
Guide students in understanding the difference between hardware and software with this cut and sort activity.
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Algorithm Poster
A poster showing the definition and an example of an algorithm.
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Occupations in Design and Technology Match-Up Activity
A match-up game linking occupations and the technologies required to successfully perform the job.
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Algorithms Can Be... Poster
A poster showing the different forms algorithms can take.
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15-Step Algorithm Sequence Sheet - Middle Primary
A worksheet for students to use when writing an algorithm.
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Step by Step Introductory Worksheet for Algorithms - Pirate Adventure
A 1 page worksheet for students to use when learning how to write an algorithm.
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Friend or Foe? Positive and Negative Effects of Technology Worksheet
Exploring the positive and negative effects of technology in the community with classroom discussion and worksheets.
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Directional Arrows Algorithm Game
A game to help teach your students directional instructions in sequencing (algorithms).
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Cyber Safety Poster - Don't Be a Bystander
A cyber safety poster to help the students understand correct online behaviour.
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Cyber Safety Poster - Know the Rules
A cyber safety poster to help the students understand correct online behaviour.
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Paddock to Plate Data Sorting Worksheet
A cut and paste sorting worksheet for use when learning about raw and manufactured products.
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Software and Hardware Match-Up Activity
Consolidate students’ understanding of various software and hardware with this word and image match-up activity.
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Build a Pirate Ship STEM Challenge - Early Years
A STEM challenge suitable for students in the early years.
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Pirate Pete’s Three Algorithm Quest
A worksheet for students to use when consolidating their understanding of algorithms.
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Cyber Safety Poster – Keep Your Details Safe
A cyber safety poster to help the students understand correct online behaviour.
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Antonym Coding Robot Mat
Practise coding for kids and matching antonym pairs with a coding robot mat.
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Space Rocket Design Task
An engaging design task to encourage creative thinking and design engineering.
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Cut and Paste Algorithm Grid - Colour
An activity for students to use when learning about algorithms (directions).
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Data Match-Up Cards (Set 1)
A match-up activity for students to use when exploring data.
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Data Poster
A poster showing the definition and an example of data.
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Build a Pirate Ship STEM Challenge - Upper Years
A STEM challenge suitable for students in the upper years.
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Data Match-Up Cards (Set 5)
A match-up activity for students to use when exploring data.
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Design a Paralympic Mascot – Inquiry-Based Project
Have your students design a new mascot for the Australian Paralympic Team with this inquiry-based learning project.
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Comprehension - What Are Coding Systems?
Discover the history of technologies and coding systems with a reading comprehension activity.
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Negative Impacts of Technology Worksheet
Explore the negative impacts of technology in the community with a pair of printable worksheets.