Design and Technology
Year 3 – 6 Design & Technology
Students in Year 3 to 6 have been looking at skills in drawing diagrams using the Technical drawing methods. We have been looking at diagrams with three views, a top view, side view and end view. Students have attempted to draw their project ideas using this concept before building their idea.
Students have also continued to develop an understanding of the design, make and appraise/question process by having to solve problems with the designed ideas while building and testing. While building we have also looked at the different types of tools available for cutting timber and metal materials and the correct way to mark lines and measurements.
Year 7 – 10 Design & Technology
Students in Year 7 to 10 have continued to develop skills in planning project ideas and working through the design process to develop a project plan. As a group we have been developing skills in using the different technical drawing methods used for planning project ideas. We have been developing skills in using the 3rd Angle Orthogonal drawing technique showing three views, and perspective drawing in one, two and three point. Students are continuing to further develop skills in working in the welding and fabrication area, developing skills in oxy-acetylene and mig welding mild steel as well as safe use of the metal lathe to machine diameters and project components to length.
