Environmental education
Cross-curriculum content
Cross-curriculum content assists students to achieve the broad learning outcomes defined in the Board of Studies K-10 Curriculum Framework. It is incorporated in the content of the Stage 4 and Stage 5 technology syllabuses and it is implicit in the content of the Stage 6 technology syllabuses.
Environment
'...students develop an appreciation of technologies through a study of design. They consider environmental impacts of technologies, encouraging them to become globally aware of sustainability issues.' Source: BOS, (2003) Stage 4 Technology (Mandatory) Years 7-8 syllabus, p. 19.
Environmental Education Policy
Resources
Australian designers at work
The Australian designers at work web site features designer profiles developed by the Technology Unit, Curriculum K-12 Directorate and supported by the Vocational Education in Schools Directorate of the Department of Education and Training in partnership with the Powerhouse Museum. The profile on Peter Adcock, a wetlands designer explores a range of environmental considerations.
Case studies in design, technology and cultural diversity
These case studies support the Design and Technology, Engineering Studies, Information Processes and Technology, and Textiles and Design syllabuses and are a collaborative development between the DET and the Powerhouse Museum. Go to the Powerhouse Museum site to view the case studies.
The case study, Snowy! Power of a nation includes a section on the impact of the scheme on the environment.
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