Students in three Year 7/8 classes worked in small groups to develop costumes using recycled materials in a two-week Technology wearable art unit, part of an integrated study on sustainability. At the conclusion of the unit the outfits were modelled at a fashion parade/awards evening.

Nature of Technology:

• Characteristics of Technology – working in collaboration, peer teaching, Technology terminology

Technological Knowledge:

• Technological Products – recycling and sustainability

Technological Practice:

• Brief Development – working with client
• Outcome Development and Evaluation – developing design, evaluating process and outcome, rubrics

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