VCDSTS004: Explore the use of familiar designed solutions to meet their needs.
VCDSTC005: Explore the characteristics and properties of familiar designed solutions in at least one technologies context.
VCDSCD006: Experience and explore how designed solutions are created and produced safely to meet personal needs.
Aboriginal Cultural Standards Framework: Cultural Responsiveness Standard - Staff embed Aboriginal cultural knowledge, such as traditional metal properties in crafting tools like spears, to demonstrate respect for community values and environmental stewardship.
Cross-Curriculum Priority: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures - Students explore traditional metal use practices to understand sustainable and culturally appropriate design solutions.
Metals are classified into ferrous and non-ferrous based on their properties and composition. Ferrous metals contain iron and are magnetic, such as steel and cast iron. They are strong and durable but prone to rust. Non-ferrous metals do not contain iron, like aluminium and copper, and are resistant to corrosion. Properties include conductivity, malleability, and ductility.
Ferrous metals are used in construction due to their strength, while non-ferrous metals are preferred for electrical wiring because of high conductivity. Understanding these properties helps in selecting materials for design projects. Indigenous practices often use non-ferrous metals for tools due to their durability and resistance.
Year 7 students learn to identify ferrous and non-ferrous metals to create sustainable designs. This knowledge supports responsible material use in technology.
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