Technology · Years 7–8 · NZ Curriculum
Materials and ingredients
What Technology intermediate students in Aotearoa New Zealand learn under materials and ingredients, and where it shows up across Kōkiri Learn's inquiry worlds.
Technology · 8 inquiry worlds cover this strand
New Zealand Curriculum, Phase 3
The teaching sequence
Year 7 sequence
- Physical and digital models
- Choosing materials responsibly
- Safe techniques
- Recycled and sustainable materials
Year 8 sequence
- Reliable tests and trials
- Writing specifications
- Comparing processing methods and cultural practices
Where this shows up
Kōkiri Learn inquiry worlds that cover this strand
The whole class works on one world at a time — these are where this strand's focus actually comes up.
5 weeksPrint and Pattern: Printmaking and DesignYear 8 sequence · Choosing papers, fabrics and inks for a pattern product by their properties and purpose
5 weeksKai and Me: Food Choices and LabelsYear 8 sequence · Comparing processing methods and cultural practices when preparing food
5 weeksMatter on the Move: Heat, Mixtures and ChangeYear 7 sequence · Choosing materials responsibly for an insulated product, including recycled and natural options such as wool
4 weeksTe Hoahoa Otinga: Designing SolutionsYear 7 sequence · Functional modelling; choosing materials by properties (strength, flexibility) and feasibility; safe techniques; recycled and sustainable materials
5 weeksKai Lab: Food TechnologyYear 7 sequence · Ingredient attributes (flavour, texture, heat stability) and processing choices shape sensory qualities and nutrition; biotechnology through controlled fermentation; safe techniques
5 weeksBuild It Strong: Structures and MechanismsYear 7 sequence · Performance properties such as strength and flexibility; functional modelling to test design intent; choosing materials responsibly
5 weeksDesigning for Our CommunityYear 8 sequence · Writing specifications with performance measures and tolerances; reliable tests and trials; analysis of failure informing redesign
- 5 weeksKai Lab: Food Technology
Year 8 sequence · Fair sensory testing and sensory profiling of food products; objective measures as specifications; comparing processing methods and cultural practices
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