10HMT

Year 10 Hard Materials (first choice)

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr R. Bryce.

Year 10 Hard Materials 

Students are presented with a design and make challenge in this course. Students are given the opportunity to design and make a personalised foot stool out of wood. This project is focused on one aspect of technology and gives an insight into possible future career options. The technological design process is used to develop interesting and creative solutions. The essential practical skills required to make products in resistant materials (wood) are taught in the context of the project offered. 

Past example of student work:





Assessment

Technology is assessed using the National Curriculum Capability criteria. Students will be shown the essential skills required for success in the Maker Space Technology course offered in the Year 11 Elevate programme.



Entry Criteria

This course is open entry for all students.

Equipment/Stationery and Course Costs

As this course makes extensive use of digital learning material. It is expected that you will have a laptop or other suitable learning device available for each class when required.

A course fee is required for Project Materials.

Pathway

Disclaimer

Course selection does not guarantee a course will be available or that you have approval to take a course. Final course confirmation is in January and depends on your final results and in rare cases, staff availability.