Design

Technologies
Programme
Subject: Human Ecology
Year: 8

Term 1

Term 3

Term 4

Unit Title:
You Are What
You Eat
Key Concepts

Unit Title:
Stitch and Roll

Unit Title:
Meals For Life

Unit Title:
Pyjama Party

Key Concepts

Key Concepts

Key Concepts

Course Organisation

Term 2

Individual food
choices are
influenced by a
variety of social,
cultural,
environmental and
economic factors
Food has a number
of key functions
There are six
essential nutrients
for energy and
health
Food contains a
variety of nutrients,
therefore there
must be a variety
of foods consumed
Food Selection
Models are guides
for healthy eating
and lifestyles
The Australian
Guide To Healthy
Eating is an
important food
selection model in
Australia that can
assist to develop
healthy eating and
lifestyle habits
Alterations and
substitutions can
be made to alter
the nutritional
value of foods
Quality food
products require
the correct and
safe use of a range
of materials, tools,
equipment and
techniques.

Objectives

Develop and refine

practical cookery
skills
Be able to produce
simple, nutritious
meals
Analyse diets using
food selection
models
Select healthy
foods to create a
healthy, balanced
diet
Develop research
process journal
skills

Textiles are not

limited to apparel.
There are a variety
of different types of
fabrics and fibres,
each with their own
properties
Wool can be a
sustainable fibre,
depending on the
practices used.
There are a variety
of techniques that
can be employed to
construct and
embellish textiles
items.
Safe practices are
essential when
working in the
textiles area
There are
numerous ways to
engage in the
felting process
Design process
Sustainability
Wool and fibres
Fibres to Fabrics
Concept

Objectives

Develop and refine

practical textiles
skills basic
construction and
embellishment
techniques
Establish a basic
knowledge and
understanding of
textiles concepts
and of fabrics and
fibres

Develop a basic
knowledge and
understanding of
sustainability and
wool

Develop the

Breakfast is an
important daily
meal
Each meal provides
different nutrients
for specific
purposes
Different foods
provide different
nutrients
Nutrients are
essential for the
optimal functioning
of bodily organs
and processes

Objectives

Develop research
skills
Develop research
process journal
skills
Develop and refine
practical cookery
skills
Be able to produce
more complex,
nutritious meals
Select healthy
foods to create
healthy, balanced
meals

Textiles are not

limited to apparel.
There are a variety
of different types of
fabric, each with
their own
properties
There are a variety
of techniques that
can be employed to
construct and
embellish textiles
items.
Safe practices are
essential when
working in the
textiles area
The sewing
machine is an item
that requires
carefully safety
rules - be careful
when operative.

Objectives

Develop and refine

practical textiles
skills basic
construction and
embellishment
techniques

Establish a basic
knowledge and
understanding of
textiles concepts

Develop the
knowledge and
skills to be able to
select and produce
simple textiles
items

Use the sewing

Course Organisation

Unit Title:
You Are What You Eat

Unit Title:
Stitch and Roll

Link To Australian Curriculum

Link To Australian Curriculum

HPE
Being Healthy and Safe

Practice and apply strategies to seek help

for themselves or others (ACPPS072)

Investigate and select strategies to

promote health, safety and wellbeing
(ACPPS073)

HPE
Being Healthy and Safe

Investigate and select strategies to

promote health, safety and wellbeing
(ACPPS073)

Communicating and interacting for health and

wellbeing

Investigate the benefits of relationships

and examine their impact on their own
and others health and wellbeing
(ACPPS074)

Analyse factors that influence emotions,

and develop strategies to demonstrate
empathy and sensitivity (ACPPS075)

Develop skills to evaluate health

information and express health concerns
(ACPPS076)
Contributing to healthy and active
communities

Plan and use health practices, behaviours

and resources to enhance health, safety
and wellbeing of their communities
(ACPPS077)

Plan and implement strategies for

connecting to natural and built
environments to promote the health and
wellbeing of their communities
(ACPPS078)

Examine the benefits to individuals and

communities of valuing diversity and
promoting inclusivity (ACPPS079)
Moving our body

Use feedback to improve body control

and coordination when performing
specialised movement skills (ACPMP080)
Learning through movement

Practice and apply personal and social

skills when undertaking a range of roles
in physical activities (ACPMP086)

Evaluate and justify reasons for decisions

and choices of action when solving
movement challenges (ACPMP087)

Communicating and interacting for health and

wellbeing

Analyse factors that influence emotions,

and develop strategies to demonstrate
empathy and sensitivity (ACPPS075)
Contributing to healthy and active
communities

Plan and implement strategies for

connecting to natural and built
environments to promote the health and
wellbeing of their communities
(ACPPS078)
Learning through movement

Practice and apply personal and social

skills when undertaking a range of roles
in physical activities (ACPMP086)

Evaluate and justify reasons for decisions

and choices of action when solving
movement challenges (ACPMP087)

Unit Title:
Meals For L

Link To Australian C

HPE
Being Healthy and Safe

Practice and apply strateg

for themselves or others

Investigate and select stra

promote health, safety and
(ACPPS073)

Communicating and interacting

wellbeing

Investigate the benefits of

and examine their impact
others health and wellbein

Analyse factors that influe

and develop strategies to d
empathy and sensitivity

Develop skills to evaluate

information and express he
(ACPPS076)

Contributing to healthy and act

Plan and use health practic

and resources to enhance
and wellbeing of their com
(ACPPS077)

Plan and implement strate

connecting to natural and
environments to promote t
wellbeing of their commun
(ACPPS078)

Examine the benefits to in

communities of valuing div
promoting inclusivity

Moving our body

Use feedback to improve b

coordination when perform
movement skills (ACPMP08

Learning through movement

Practice and apply persona

skills when undertaking a r
physical activities

Evaluate and justify reason

and choices of action when
movement challenges

Unit Title:
You Are What You Eat

Unit Title:
Stitch and Roll

Unit Title:
Meals For L

Link To Australian Curriculum

Link To Australian Curriculum

Design and Technologies

Design and Technologies Knowledge and
Understanding

Examine and prioritise competing factors

including social, ethical and sustainability
considerations in the development of
technologies and designed solutions to
meet community needs for preferred
futures. (ACTDEK029)

Analyse how food and fibre are produced

when designing managed environments
and how these can become more
sustainable. (ACTDEK032)

Analyse how characteristics and

properties of food determine preparation
techniques and presentation when
designing solutions for healthy eating.
(ACTDEK033)

Analyse ways to produce designed

solutions through selecting and
combining characteristics and properties
of materials, systems, components, tools
and equipment. (ACTDEK034)

Design and Technologies

Design and Technologies Knowledge and
Understanding

Examine and prioritise competing factors

including social, ethical and sustainability
considerations in the development of
technologies and designed solutions to
meet community needs for preferred
futures. (ACTDEK029)

Investigate the ways in which products,

services and environments evolve locally,
regionally and globally through the
creativity, innovation and enterprise of
individuals and groups. (ACTDEK030)

Analyse how food and fibre are produced

when designing managed environments
and how these can become more
sustainable. (ACTDEK032)

Analyse ways to produce designed

solutions through selecting and
combining characteristics and properties
of materials, systems, components, tools
and equipment. (ACTDEK034)

Design and Technologies

Design and Technologies Know
Understanding

Examine and prioritise com

including social, ethical an
considerations in the deve
technologies and designed
meet community needs fo
futures. (ACTDEK029)

Investigate the ways in wh

services and environments
regionally and globally thr
creativity, innovation and
individuals and groups.

Analyse how characteristic

of food determine prepara
and presentation when de
for healthy eating.

Analyse ways to produce d

solutions through selecting
characteristics and proper
systems, components, too
equipment. (ACTDEK034)

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Design and Technologies Processes and

Production Skills

Critique needs or opportunities for

designing and investigate, analyse and
select from a range of materials,
components, tools, equipment and
processes to develop design ideas.
(ACTDEP035)

Generate, develop, test and

communicate design ideas, plans and
processes for various audiences using
appropriate technical terms and
technologies including graphical
representation techniques. (ACTDEP036)

Effectively and safely use a broad range

of materials, components, tools,
equipment and techniques to make
designed solutions. (ACTDEP037)

Independently develop criteria for

success to assess design ideas, processes
and solutions and their sustainability.
(ACTDEP038)

Use project management processes when

working individually and collaboratively
to coordinate production of designed
solutions. (ACTDEP039)

Design and Technologies Processes and

Production Skills

Critique needs or opportunities for

designing and investigate, analyse and
select from a range of materials,
components, tools, equipment and
processes to develop design ideas.
(ACTDEP035)

Generate, develop, test and

communicate design ideas, plans and
processes for various audiences using
appropriate technical terms and
technologies including graphical
representation techniques. (ACTDEP036)

Effectively and safely use a broad range

of materials, components, tools,
equipment and techniques to make
designed solutions. (ACTDEP037)

Independently develop criteria for

success to assess design ideas, processes
and solutions and their sustainability.
(ACTDEP038)

Use project management processes when

working individually and collaboratively
to coordinate production of designed
solutions. (ACTDEP039)

Design and Technologies Proce

Production Skills

Critique needs or opportun

designing and investigate,
select from a range of mat
components, tools, equipm
processes to develop desig
(ACTDEP035)

Generate, develop, test an

design ideas, plans and pr
various audiences using ap
technical terms and techn
graphical representation te
(ACTDEP036)

Effectively and safely use

materials, components, to
and techniques to make de
solutions. (ACTDEP037)

Independently develop crit

to assess design ideas, pro
solutions and their sustain
(ACTDEP038)

Use project management p

working individually and co
coordinate production of d
solutions. (ACTDEP039)

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Suggested Topics
Introduction to Human Ecology

What is the philosophy of the

subject?

What does the Year 8 course

involve?
Introduction to Food Safety and
Hygiene

Defining safety and hygiene

Key practices for upholding

optimal food safety

Suggested Activities

Mindmap / Wordle / Tagul of Human Ecology

Establish goals for the year

Kitchen Equipment and Utensils

What makes a person healthy?

What is health?
What makes a person healthy?

What is health?

Four Dimensions of Health

Why is food important to health?

What is nutrition?

What are the functions of food?

Why is nutrition and healthy eating
important for adolescents?

Watch DVDs about food hygiene and complete associated

activities
o
Who Poisoned George?
o
A Case for Con Tamination
Create a poster (paper or online Glogster) / flyer / pamphlet
/ video / animation (GoAnimate) to educate about food safety
and hygiene practices
Identify safety a hygiene hazards in videos, images, text
case studies
Watch DVDs about kitchen safety and complete associated
activities
o
Safety in the Kitchen
Create a poster (paper or online Glogster) / flyer / pamphlet
/ video / animation (GoAnimate) to educate about kitchen
safety practices
Identify safety a hygiene hazards in videos, images, text
case studies
MasterChef Toolkit kitchen treasure hunt find items in the
kitchen
Create a class definition of health.
Peoplescape to create a definition of a healthy person
Create a class definition of health.
Peoplescape to create a definition of a healthy person

Classroom discussion
Digital worksheet

1
Induction into the Kitchen Premises
and Kitchen Safety

What is a safe kitchen?

What are kitchen safety

practices?

Outline of Intended Student Learning

Basic Cookery Skill Development

The Essential Nutrients

What are they?

What are their functions?

Food Selection Models and Food
Groups

Healthy Diet Pyramid

1, 2, 3, 4, 5 + Healthy Eating
Plan

Australian Guide To Healthy

Eating

Go for 2 & 5
Assessment Overview
AGHE Pizza

Scone Dough / Quick Yeast

Dough

Healthy Toppings
Food Diary

Requirements of a food diary

Analysing Food Intake & Making
Recommendations

Analysis based on food groups

Analysis based on nutrients

Analysis based on personal

requirements

Make simple recommendations

Classroom discussion
Digital worksheet
Create video response to questions Movie Maker /
PhotoStory
Demonstration and Practical Cookery: Fruit Smoothies and
Healthy Muffins
o
Design the ingredients for the smoothie and muffins
justify the decisions
o
Reflect on the process and product for homework
Essential Nutrients Game Match Up

Explore and compare different models

AGHE food groups game
Create own food selection model for adolescents
Food Selection Games

Discuss assessment task

Demonstration and Practical Cookery: AGHE Pizza
o
Design a healthy pizza
o
Reflect on product and processes for homework

Assessment Work

Reinforce requirements for a food diary

Display positive and negative examples
Analyse case studies as a class model analysis of diet
o
Simple analysis of meals using AGHE
o
More complex analysis of diet based on FoodWorks
graph
Numerous case studies
o
Work through case studies as a group
o
Analyse food intake
o
Make simple recommendations
Document Food Intake
Input Food Intake into FoodWorks
Print out analyses
Analyse own food intake

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Suggested Topics
Introduction to Human Ecology

Establish classroom rules and

procedures

What is the philosophy of the

subject?

What does the Year 8 course

involve?

Peer relationship building

Assessment Overview

Suggested Activities

What are textiles?

Outline of Intended Student Learning

What are fabrics and fibres? How do their

properties impact on the product?

Fibre Yarn Fabric

process

Different types of fibres

Different construction
techniques

Felting

What is it?

What is needed?

How is it done?
Textiles Embellishment Techniques
Process Journal Work
Folio Work

Designing the Felted Item

Introduction to Textiles Room Safety

Defining safety

Key practices for upholding optimal

textiles room safety

Folio Work

Felting
Folio Work

Felting
Folio Work

Felting
Sewing Equipment

What is it called?

What does it look like?

What does it do?

Prefelting

Parts of the Sewing Machine

Identify parts of the sewing

machine
Textiles License

Threading the sewing machine

Discuss and develop classroom expectations. Students to write out rules and agree to
them.
Outline procedure for practical lessons
Mindmap / Wordle / Tagul of Human Ecology
Establish goals for the year
Digital outline of the Year 8 Course discuss the topics and assessment (Home
Economics Journey Prezi)
Getting to know you activities
Briefly discuss assessment handout assessment task
Outline practical requirements distribute letter and set date for when materials are
required
Explore what an Infographic is. Use the Infographics Animoto and the Infographics
Examples folder on the workspace to assist (Open the folder up in explorer view in
order to flip through each image instead of having to open up each file).
Explore what textiles are (either as a class group, in pairs or individually) http://www.childrensuniversity.manchester.ac.uk
/interactives/art&design/talkingtextiles/whataretextiles/
Discuss the term develop a class definition
What would happen if the world did not have textiles? (Could create a futures wheel /
web)
Exploration of How Are Textiles Made site discuss concepts as you work through the
brief presentation. This explores:
o
Weaving, Spinning, Knitting & Felting
o
Different types of fibres and their sources
Collaboratively create a class mindmap / flowchart of the Fibre Yarn Fabric process.
Highlight the following:
o
What is a Fibre?
o
Natural Fibres

Plant based + examples

Animal based + examples

o
Man Made Fibres

Synthetic + examples

Regenerated + examples
o
Yarn explain the yarn process and allow students to deconstruct a
yarn/thread and/or create their own yarn from wool fibres
o
Fabric Construction Techniques woven, non-woven, knitted.
o
Discuss how differences in fibre and fabric construction influences how the
fabric behaves.
Students are to complete the CSI Fabric Testing worksheet in small groups. Provide
students with large samples of cotton, polyester and wool fabrics. The samples are to be
cut up into four pieces to carry out the tests.
Work through the Wool Prezi. This will outline the following (information directly related
to the infographic for assessment):
o
What is Wool?
o
The properties of wool
o
Fibre Yarn Fabric
o
Uses of wool
o
Sustainable nature of wool
Basic discussion of fabric types and properties - Use the Fabric Construction Techniques
worksheet to lead this discussion and explore samples of each construction technique.
Students ideate different items they own and the fabric used for it and why it would be
used.
Show students the Textiles Powerpoint of textiles items students are to propose the
fabric construction technique most suited for its function and justify their choice (There
are 10 images this activity could be run as a class group work / individual
competition).
Explore the Felting Prezi to explore felting and introduce things that need to be
considered for the assessment task.

Discussion of possible techniques that can be used when creating the felted item.
Scaffold student responses to Steps 1 - 4
Work on process journal ensure students are including and annotating samples and
reflecting on their progress
Teacher approval of design
Showcase the colours available to felt with.
Portion off student wool requirements (main colour and prefelt colour)
Research felted items
Sketch and annotate some designs
Sewing Safety & Basics Powerpoint Discuss the essentials of textiles safety.
Create a poster (paper or online Glogster) / flyer / pamphlet / video / animation
(GoAnimate) to educate about textiles safety practices
Identify safety hazards in videos, images, games, the classroom and text case studies
Cloze activities with scrambled words
Role Plays
Complete prefelt
Collect unwanted prefelts to be stored away for later
Work on process journal ensure students are including and annotating samples and
reflecting on their progress
Work on completing felted item
Work on process journal ensure students are including and annotating samples and
reflecting on their progress
Work on completing felted item
Work on process journal ensure students are including and annotating samples and
reflecting on their progress
Work on completing felted item
Sewing Safety & Basics Powerpoint - Discuss
Match terms, images and definitions could have a treasure hunt of objects around the
room
Textiles Toolkit Treasure Hunt worksheet use to explore the tools/facilities, their
function and where they can be found in the classroom.
Match up physical resources with terms
Exploration of physical sewing machine
Blank Sewing Machine Worksheet (H3 Elna 3005) / (H5 Elna 2600) Students to
mark and annotate threading path and bobbin winding instructions
Sewing Machine Threading Relays (in pairs)
Sewing Machine Driving Test time and measurement accuracy

Meals for Life Learning Overview

Suggested
Topics
1) Why is food
important? Why do we
need to maintain a
balanced diet?

Suggested Activities
1. Create an infographic to explain why a balanced diet is
important for health.
2. Review the Australian Guide To Healthy Eating
Consumer Booklet and the Dietary Guidelines for
Children and Adolescents Powerpoint to refresh your
memory regarding basic nutrition concepts.

2. What tools can assist

to make informed,
healthy food choices?

1. Review the Australian Guide To Healthy Eating Pie

Diagram
2. View the Kelloggs Nutrition Panel document. Explore
the document to discover what information is
communicated on nutrition panels.
3. Use the Food Labelling worksheet
to deconstruct the nutrition panels written on cereal
boxes distributed in class. Complete the worksheet in
small groups.

Outline of Intended Student Learning

3. What are some

suitable breakfast food
options???

Cereals

Spreads

Drinks

Milk

4) Calcium, Protein &

Fibre

1. Analyse the nutrition panels of various cereal boxes

using the Food Labelling worksheet. Share your results
with the class. Conduct a sensory evaluation of the
cereals.
2. Analyse the nutrition panels of various breakfast
spreads and conduct a sensory evaluation of each
option. Record your findings on the Breakfast Spreads
Worksheet. Share your results with the class.

1. Create a poster / fact sheet about calcium, protein and

fibre (you will need to do a fact sheet on EACH
nutrient). Try to make it as interesting as possible (eg
use text, images, colours, etc).

Why are these

nutrients important?

Where can these

nutrients be sourced
from?

1. What is the nutrient?

What are the beenfits

of these nutrients?

3. What foods are low in the nutrient?

What can happen if

we do not get enough
of these nutrients?
How can we improve
our intake of these
nutrients in our diet
(particularly at
breakfast)?

2. What foods are high in the nutrient?

4. What is the recommended daily intake of the

nutrient for adolescents and adults?
5. What are the benefits of the nutrient?
6. What are the health risks if you do not
consume enough of this nutrient?

5) Milk
1. Work through the Milk Powerpoint. Discuss as a class.

What is it? How is it

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Suggested Topics

Suggested Activities

Introduction to Human Ecology

Establish classroom rules and

procedures

What is the philosophy of the

subject?

What does the Year 8 course

involve?

Peer relationship building

What are textiles?

Outline of Intended Student Learning

What are fabrics? How do their

properties impact on the product?

Assessment Overview

Introduction to Textiles Room

Safety

Defining safety

Key practices for upholding

optimal textiles room safety

Sewing Equipment

What is it called?

What does it look like?

What does it do?

Designing PJs
Designing PJs
Textiles Embellishment
Techniques
Parts of the Sewing Machine

Identify parts of the sewing

machine

Textiles License

Threading the sewing

machine

Filling the bobbin

Setting the machine to

straight stitch and zig zag

Sewing using straight stitch

Sewing using zig zag

Sew a hem

Sew a seam

Use the overlocker

Hand sew on a button

Simple Embellishment
Techniques
Folio Work

Folio Work

PJs

Using a pattern

4-8

Discuss and develop classroom expectations. Students to write

out rules and agree to them.
Outline procedure for practical lessons
Mindmap / Wordle / Tagul of Human Ecology
Establish goals for the year
Digital outline of the Year 8 Course discuss the topics and
assessment (Home Economics Journey Prezi)
Getting to know you activities
o
Bingo
o
Letter to teacher
o
Peoplescape
o
Games
Explore what textiles are (either as a class group, in pairs or
individually) - http://www.childrensuniversity.manchester.ac.uk/
interactives/artanddesign/talkingtextiles/ whataretextiles.asp
Discuss the term develop a class definition
What would happen if the world did not have textiles? (Could
create a futures wheel / web)
Fabrics and Fibres Basics Prezi - Basic discussion of fabric types
and properties
Samples of main fabrics that could be considered for the PJs task
Simple table of fibre / fabric properties student worksheet
Briefly discuss assessment handout assessment task
Outline practical requirements distribute letter and set date for
when materials are required
Sewing Safety & Basics Powerpoint Discuss the essentials of
textiles safety.
Create a poster (paper or online Glogster) / flyer / pamphlet /
video / animation (GoAnimate) to educate about food safety and
hygiene practices
Identify safety hazards in videos, images, games and text case
studies
Cloze activities with scrambled words
Role Plays
Sewing Safety & Basics Powerpoint - Discuss
Match terms, images and definitions
Match up physical resources with terms
Research PJ trends
Sketch and annotate some designs for own PJs
Research PJ trends
Sketch and annotate some designs for own PJs
Discussion of possible techniques that can be used when
creating the PJs.
Exploration of physical sewing machine
Blank Sewing Machine Worksheet (H3 Elna 3005) / (H5 )
Students to mark and annotate threading path and bobbin
winding instructions
Sewing Machine Threading Relays (in pairs)
Sewing Machine Driving Test time and measurement accuracy
Reinforce the importance of measurement accuracy for a quality
final product
Demonstration and practice of techniques
Sewing Machine Licence Could make a small mobile case,
clutch, etc

Work on process journal ensure students are including and

annotating samples and reflecting on their progress
PJ Design Teacher Approval
Pattern Markings Resource
Explain the purpose of patterns in textiles construction
Cut out shorts fabric
Work on process journal ensure students are including and
annotating samples and reflecting on their progress
Work on completing PJ set Shorts

Assessment Plan

Term 1

Term 2

Term 3

Term 4

Unit Title:
You Are What
You Eat
Assessment

Unit Title:
Stitch and Roll

Unit Title:
Meals For Life

Unit Title:
Pyjama Party

Assessment

Assessment

Assessment

Food Research
and Process
Journal and
Practical Food
Product (K&U,
RCP, PP)
o Record
and
analyse
own food
diet
o Make
recommen
dations for
improvem
ent
o Create a
dish based
on
recommen
dations
o Reflect on
product
and
processes

Research and
Process Journal and
Practical Product
(K&U, RCP, PP)
o Research
wool and
sustainabilit
y. Create a
referenced
infographic
from this
research
o Design a
felted item
sketch
and
annotate
design
o Produce the
felted item
o Maintain a
detailed
process
journal
include
samples,
ideas,
reflections,
etc
o Reflect on
products
and
processes

Magazine Article on
the Importance of
Breakfast +
Sample Food
Product Recipe and
Photograph (K&U,
RCP, PP)
o Research
the
importance
of breakfast
o Select a
suitable
recipe
o Prepare and
present the
food
product
o Use
photograph
in article to
explain the
importance
of the meal
selected
Article could be
part of a class
website, blog, wiki,
a newspaper
article, a journal
article, etc

Process Journal and

Practical Textile
Product (K&U, PP)
o Design and
produce PJ
set
drawstring
bag, boxer
shorts and
t-shirt
o Produce the
textiles
item
o Maintain a
detailed
process
journal
include
samples,
ideas,
reflections,
etc
o Reflect on
product and
processes

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