Senior Team Technology Electives




Innovation and Collaboration


Wow what a fantastic week!  The senior teachers have been blown away by the creative thinking of our students. The children have been designing their own products to make and sell at the school fair.  Earlier in the week they began to think up designs for a product using the technology design process.  On Tuesday they made their prototype and shared this with the team. Suggestions were considered, problem solving took place and students then adapted their ideas. Packaging, pricing, materials, technique and marketing were all considered.  We look forward to seeing what amazing products are produced for our school fair! 


The slime groups


Poi making


Pencil holders

Bags and pouches

Teamwork

Door snakes

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