Makers & The 7-12 Curriculum

Makers & The 7-12 Curriculum

In designing the Maker Day C.R.E.A.T.E! program for teachers of Years 7 – 10, we focussed on a specific range of key learning areas and curriculum outcomes in line with the content we sought to provide. We are reproducing these here, including not only outcomes from the existing NSW Syllabus, but also comparative outcomes from the Australian Curriculum where applicable.

This is not to suggest these are the only learning areas that could benefit from a makerspace! By their very nature makerspaces are cross-curricular, collaborative, and dynamic depending on the needs of their members and the projects they’re working on. Consider this list as a starting point for the conversation at your own school. What do you want your makerspace to be?

We’ll expand upon this list as we continue to iterate on the Maker Day C.R.E.A.T.E! program. If you’ve found a good curriculum link not covered in our list, please leave a comment or feel free to get in touch with us.

Information and Software Technology (9-10 NSW Syllabus)

Core Content

Design, Produce, Evaluate

5.2.1  Describes and applies problem-solving processes when creating solutions

5.2.2  Designs, produces and evaluates appropriate solutions to a range of challenging problems

5.2.3  Critically analyses decision-making processes in a range of information and software solutions

Software

5.1.1  Selects and justifies the application of appropriate software programs to a range of tasks

5.2.2  Designs, produces and evaluates appropriate solutions to a range of challenging problems

Hardware

5.1.2  Selects, maintains and appropriately uses hardware for a range of tasks

Elective Content

Robotics and Automated Systems

5.2.1  Describes and applies problem-solving processes when creating solutions

5.2.2  Designs, produces and evaluates appropriate solutions to a range of challenging problems

5.2.3  Critically analyses decision-making processes in a range of information and software solutions

Software Development and Programming

5.2.1  Describes and applies problem-solving processes when creating solutions

5.2.2  Designs, produces and evaluates appropriate solutions to a range of challenging problems

5.2.3  Critically analyses decision-making processes in a range of information and software solutions

Technologies Years 7 – 10 (Australian Curriculum)

Design and Technologies: Engineering principles and systems

8.5  Analyse how motion, force and energy, are related and interact with the properties of materials and components in electromechanical systems and the ways these systems can be manipulated and controlled in simple, engineered designed solutions

Design and Technologies: Generating, developing and evaluating ideas

10.5  Apply design thinking, creativity, innovation, enterprise and project management skills to develop, evaluate, modify and communicate design ideas; sequence production and management plans using digital technologies

Digital Technologies: Specification, algorithms and implementation 

8.7  Define real-world problems and decompose them taking into account usability and technical, economic, environmental and social constraints

8.10  Manage the sequence of tasks, the types of processes and the resources needed to develop software that meets user requirements

Digital Technologies: Specification, algorithms and implementation

10.10  Use agile development techniques to iteratively and collaboratively develop (design, implement and test) software that meets user requirements

Science Years 7–10 (NSW Syllabus)

Values & Attitudes

4/5.23  Demonstrates confidence and a willingness to make decisions and to take responsible actions

4/5.26  Recognises the role of science in providing information about issues being considered and in increasing understanding of the world around them

4/5.27  Acknowledges their responsibility to conserve, protect and maintain the environment for the future

Skills

5.19 Uses critical thinking skills in evaluating information and drawing conclusions

5.20  Selects and uses appropriate strategies to solve problems

Science Years 7–10 (Australian Curriculum)

Values & Attitudes

SC4-2VA  Shows a willingness to engage in finding solutions to science-related personal, social and global issues, including shaping sustainable futures

SC5-1VA  Appreciates the importance of science in their lives and the role of scientific inquiry in increasing understanding of the world around them

Knowledge & Understanding: Natural Environment Earth and Space

SC4-13ES  Explains how advances in scientific understanding of processes that occur within and on the Earth influence the choices people make about resource use and management

Skills: Working Scientifically

SC5-8WS  Applies scientific understanding and critical thinking skills to suggest possible solutions to identified problems

Mathematics Years 7-10 (NSW Syllabus)

Working Mathematically – Reasoning

WMS5.1.4  Explains and verifies mathematical relationships

Fractions, Decimals and Percentages

NS4.3  Operates with fractions, decimals, percentages, ratios and rates

Consumer Arithmetic

NS5.1.2  Solves consumer arithmetic problems involving earning and spending money

Mathematics Years 7-10 (Australian Curriculum)

Working Mathematically: Reasoning

MA4‑3WM Recognises and explains mathematical relationships using reasoning

Number & Algebra: Fractions & Decimals

MA4‑5NA  Operates with fractions, decimals and percentages

Working Mathematically: Problem Solving

MA5.2-2WM  Interprets mathematical or real-life situations, systematically applying appropriate strategies to solve problems

English Years 7-10 (NSW Syllabus)

Learn and reflect on their learning through their study of English

4.11  Uses, reflects on and assesses individual and collaborative skills for learning.

English Years 7-10 (Australian Curriculum)

Learn and reflect

EN4-9E  Uses, reflects on and assesses their individual and collaborative skills for learning

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Published: June 10, 2014
Categories: Makers & the Curriculum, Year 7 - 12

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