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YEAR 8 - Welcome Back!
YEAR 8 - Welcome Back!
In Year 8, the motivation is to build up on all that great knowledge you developed in Year 7 and develop some more advanced skills, the students will focus their learning on:
In Year 8, the motivation is to build up on all that great knowledge you developed in Year 7 and develop some more advanced skills, the students will focus their learning on:
Understanding Paper and Board as a key material, including the different types, uses, benefits, pitfalls and versatility of such a great resource.
Understanding Paper and Board as a key material, including the different types, uses, benefits, pitfalls and versatility of such a great resource.
Developing a greater understanding around the topic of Sustainability - what can be done, what is happening and how does it affect the students as well as the greater world around them, a big concept, but one that is going to be vital for their generation to get to grips with.
Developing a greater understanding around the topic of Sustainability - what can be done, what is happening and how does it affect the students as well as the greater world around them, a big concept, but one that is going to be vital for their generation to get to grips with.
Advance their knowledge of 3D design through independent learning as well as structured lessons they can utilise two 3D printers, as well as the existing Laser Cutter, Vinyl Cutter and CNC Router to develop their existing designs as well as a sustainable-minded mini-greenhouse.
Advance their knowledge of 3D design through independent learning as well as structured lessons they can utilise two 3D printers, as well as the existing Laser Cutter, Vinyl Cutter and CNC Router to develop their existing designs as well as a sustainable-minded mini-greenhouse.
and establish their culinary taste buds, techniques and understanding of how all food (including fast/convenient foods) can be adapted to become healthy options for the whole family!
and establish their culinary taste buds, techniques and understanding of how all food (including fast/convenient foods) can be adapted to become healthy options for the whole family!
Design & Technology | Product: Mechanical Toy | Theme: Systems
Design & Technology | Product: Mechanical Toy | Theme: Systems
STATEMENT OF INQUIRY: Designers create mechanical toys including systems that are designed to meet children's ergonomic requirements and can increase their ability to interact with the world developing hand eye coordination.
STATEMENT OF INQUIRY: Designers create mechanical toys including systems that are designed to meet children's ergonomic requirements and can increase their ability to interact with the world developing hand eye coordination.
STUDENTS WILL: Recall their knowledge of the Design Process, as well as adding on key knowledge on Mechanisms, Levers and Forces to develop an exciting, dynamic and recyclable Mechanical Toy / Automata. This dynamic project really allows the students to let their creativity come to light and more often than not we'll see one or two pigs get to fly! Students will also get to see how sustainability works in designing and developing products, and there are some great opportunities to explore with major companies really pushing the boundaries on innovation here.
STUDENTS WILL: Recall their knowledge of the Design Process, as well as adding on key knowledge on Mechanisms, Levers and Forces to develop an exciting, dynamic and recyclable Mechanical Toy / Automata. This dynamic project really allows the students to let their creativity come to light and more often than not we'll see one or two pigs get to fly! Students will also get to see how sustainability works in designing and developing products, and there are some great opportunities to explore with major companies really pushing the boundaries on innovation here.
See below for some examples of Student's work
See below for some examples of Student's work
CAD / CAM | Product: Mini-Greenhouse | Theme: Communities
CAD / CAM | Product: Mini-Greenhouse | Theme: Communities
STATEMENT OF INQUIRY: Community identity and local cultures influence market trends
STATEMENT OF INQUIRY: Community identity and local cultures influence market trends
STUDENTS WILL: look to help develop a solution to Food Poverty. With a brief inspired by an Royal Horticultural Society product, the Students will aim to create a mini greenhouse that can educate or inspire people to grow their own food.
STUDENTS WILL: look to help develop a solution to Food Poverty. With a brief inspired by an Royal Horticultural Society product, the Students will aim to create a mini greenhouse that can educate or inspire people to grow their own food.
See below for some examples of Student's work
See below for some examples of Student's work
FOOD TECHNOLOGY | Product: Greggs Pastry | Theme: Development
FOOD TECHNOLOGY | Product: Greggs Pastry | Theme: Development
STATEMENT OF INQUIRY: To develop knowledge around the science behind ingredients that can influence how dishes can be invented and adapted to create an outcome that can be sold.
STATEMENT OF INQUIRY: To develop knowledge around the science behind ingredients that can influence how dishes can be invented and adapted to create an outcome that can be sold.
STUDENTS WILL: Get to refine all those comfort food treats by learning and applying their knowledge of the principles of a nutrition to some of the most popular Greggs dishes. Supported by are outstanding Cooking Club after school students will be fully prepared for one of the most essential life skills and exciting career paths!
STUDENTS WILL: Get to refine all those comfort food treats by learning and applying their knowledge of the principles of a nutrition to some of the most popular Greggs dishes. Supported by are outstanding Cooking Club after school students will be fully prepared for one of the most essential life skills and exciting career paths!
See below for some examples of Student's work
See below for some examples of Student's work
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