This page has been designed to support teachers by providing resources for teaching design and technologies for Years 3 & 4.
You will find resources for teaching design and technologies for Years 3 & 4 Band Descriptors.
You will find resources for teaching design and technologies for Years 3 & 4 Band Descriptors.
Summary of Design and Technologies ResourceStudents construct paper planes using paper folding techniques with a variety of materials such as papers, cardboard of varying thickness and texture to determine design suitability for structures.
Students test their planes under different environmental conditions (heat/wind/rain/snow/sunlight) using household items to replicate weather conditions. Students research design of transportation and the evolution of transportation. Students will be able to compare designs of transportation and suitability to the local environment, social needs and structure. |
Sequence of LearningStudents learn about creating simple shapes within an existing shape.
Students follow paper folding techniques to create shapes using paper. Students use same techniques to create plane structure. Students test structure for strength, durability, flexibility. Students research local sustainable materials suitable for their design. (recycled paper/ re-use paper) |