Year: 7 – Compulsory
Length: Semester
Contact Person: Lea Hooper
Content: Food Technology focuses on an introduction to food and nutrition for healthy lifestyles. Students practice skills in food production and safety and hygiene in the kitchen. The practical lessons in Food Technology involve individual work as well as collaborative paired work, with opportunities to implement the design process through food production.
Textile Technology introduces students to fabrics, textiles, and basic construction techniques. Students learn how to master the use of the sewing machine by designing and constructing a Drawstring Bag using the Design Cycle.
Assessment: Students are assessed using the Australian Curriculum Achievement Standards.