Year 6 Technologies
Students learn digital system fundamentals, including hardware, software, networks, and 3D printing/laser cutting, creating products and solutions to real-life problems using CAD, programming, and image manipulation software. By Year 6, they develop and modify digital solutions, process data, design algorithms, and implement visual programs with variables. They securely use multiple digital systems, plan, and share content, collaborate effectively, and understand their digital footprint's permanence.
Subject Type: Elective
Length: Semester Course
SACE Credits: N/A
Prerequisites: Open Course
Contact Person: mohammad.arifi@stcolumba.sa.edu.au
Further Reading: F-10 Curriculum | Digital Technologies – Year 6 (australiancurriculum.edu.au)
Topic Overview
- Hardware & Software – 3D Printing
- 3D Modelling – TinkerCAD
- Computer Programming – Scratch Code
- Issues Analysis – Cyber Safety
Assessment Overview
Practical – Processes & Production Skills (60%)
- 3D Printed Key Tag
- TinkerCAD – Design & Development
- 3D Printing – Desk Organiser
- Computer Programming – Scratch Game
Theory – Knowledge & Understanding (40%)
- Investigation Analysis – 3D Printing Sustainability
- Design Development (Generation)
- Evaluation of Solution Features
- Cyber Safety – Issue Exploration