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Elaboration (1) ACTDEK003

identifying products that can be designed and produced from plants and animals, for example food products, paper and wood products, fabrics and yarns, and fertilisers

Elaboration (3) ACTDEP009

identifying roles for each member of a group when working collaboratively

Elaboration (2) ACTDEP028

identifying when materials, tools and equipment are required for making the solution

Elaboration (3) ACTDEP008

suggesting areas for design improvement

explaining how food preparation techniques impact on the sensory properties (flavour, appearance, texture, aroma) of food, for example the browning of cut fruit, the absorption of water when cooking rice

Elaboration (2) ACTDEK047

critiquing the social nature of services, for example a signage system to manage students and community members during a school function (signs may include words, pictures and/or braille); organisational system for an aged-care facility

Elaboration (3) ACTDEK001

exploring and critiquing products, services and environments for their impact on sustainability, for example the environmental risks and benefits of a system for organically or hydroponically growing a vegetable crop from seed or seedling to harvest

Elaboration ACTDEK004

exploring designed solutions to meet individual, family and community needs with a focus on materials, for example fabrics used for sports clothing, soft fall for play spaces

Elaboration (3) ACTDEK004

exploring facilities in local environments for accessibility and environmental impact, for example location of bike tracks and sporting fields using digital maps to view local area

Elaboration ACTDEP006

comparing and contrasting features of existing products to provide new ideas, for example exploring toys with several movable parts with the view to designing and making a simple puppet with one movable part

Elaboration (4) ACTDEP006

describing how design ideas meet the needs of those who will use the solution

Elaboration (1) ACTDEP009

using lists or storyboarding when planning and making, for example when planning an electronic planting calendar

Elaboration (2) ACTDEP009

recording the procedure for making a product, for example a recipe or instructions for making a container

Elaboration (3) ACTDEK013

comparing how different components interrelate and complement each other in a finished designed solution, for example investigating and playing with joining processes for a variety of materials in the production of common products

Elaboration (3) ACTDEP015

visualising and exploring innovative design ideas by producing thumbnail drawings, models and labelled drawings to explain features and modifications

Elaboration (2) ACTDEP017

evaluating the functional and aesthetic qualities of a designed solution

Elaboration (3) ACTDEP017

reflecting on the sustainability implications of selected designed solutions

Elaboration ACTDEP018

determining planning processes as a class, for example recording a procedure or creating time plans

Elaboration (3) ACTDEK019

reflecting on the importance of aesthetics, function and sustainability in product design, for example a textile product that gives protection and is appealing; a motor that moves a vehicle and uses a sustainable power source

Elaboration (5) ACTDEK019

identifying the impact of the designed features of an environment, for example a modification to a home to reduce environmental impact; restoring a natural environment and retaining access for the public

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