Background Information for Teachers

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Desktop Organiser is a Design and Technologies resource intended for students in Year 3. The objective is for students to learn that humans design things that serve a purpose or fulfill a need or desire for them. It follows on from lessons where students have been learning about materials, their properties and the suitability of these materials. Desktop Organiser aims to consolidate their learning by putting their knowledge and understanding into practice by creating a desktop organiser from materials of their choice. The resource includes a lesson overview, worksheets and rubric.
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Curriculum

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Design and Technologies Knowledge and Understanding

Investigate the suitability of materials, systems, components, tools and equipment for a range of purposes

(ACTDEK013)

Design and Technologies Processes and Production Skills

Plan a sequence of production steps when making designed solutions individually and collaboratively

(ACTDEP018)
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Desktop Organiser Resource

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Design and Technologies