Westlake Boys High School Westlake Boys High School

Year 10 Hard Materials (first choice)

10HMT
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr R. Bryce.

Entry Criteria

This course is open entry for all students.


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.




Learning Areas:

Design & Innovation, Year 10 Technology (Group 2 Option)


Pathway

Year 11 Food and Hospitality, Year 11 Makerspace, Year 11 Robotics


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.


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.