One Semester
Subject Overview
This semester, students are provided with the opportunity to work in a collaborative manner to design and build a solution structure for a given problem, such as a bridge to span an opening.
Students will critique needs and select from a range of engineering principles, materials, tools and equipment to develop their design ideas. They will apply design thinking, creativity and innovative skills to develop, modify and communicate design ideas.
Students will learn about contemporary Australian designers and their fields of expertise and have the opportunity to model designs of their own in a variety of mediums.
Throughout this process, students evaluate their design ideas, processes and solutions against comprehensive criteria for success and the need for sustainability.
Students undertake study in Year 9 Engineering Design through the following topics:
- Understanding Structures
- Building Techniques and Tools
- Safe Use of Tools and Machinery
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For more information about this subject offering, please contact Brooklynne Coombe, Head of Middle School.