Technology through the ages

Introduction

Students evaluate materials as fit for purpose through hands-on testing and assessing a technology as it has evolved through the ages.

Choose from clothing, shelter, rescue equipment or transport as a focus for this technology activity. It is a great way to introduce students to the concepts of material properties, key attributes of an outcome and the relationship between technology and culture.

      Level

      Year groups: 1-10
      Curriculum levels: 1-5

      Learning areas

      Learning Area*

      Discipline

      Strand

      Maths

      Geometry and Measurement

      Measurement

      Science

      Material World

      Properties and changes of matter – group materials

      Social Studies

      Understand how places influence people

      Understand how people make decisions about the use of resources

      Understand how innovation creates opportunities for people and places

      Technology

      Technological Knowledge –

      Technological products – understand the relationship between materials used and their performance properties

      Nature of Technology

      Characteristics of Technology – understand how environments influence technology – understand how technological development expands human possibilities

      *If you have another learning area you wish to explore, we can adapt. 

        Learning objectives

        Students will:

        • recognise that materials have performance properties
        • understand how environment impacts on technology
        • understand that technology both reflects and changes society and increases people’s capability.

        Key competencies

        Thinking, participating and contributing

        Details

        Location: Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park Visitor Centre
        Duration: 1-2 hours
        Hazard level: Minimal
        Cost: LEOTC fee