Technology · Years 7–8 · NZ Curriculum
Systems and control
What Technology intermediate students in Aotearoa New Zealand learn under systems and control, and where it shows up across Kōkiri Learn's inquiry worlds.
Technology · 7 inquiry worlds cover this strand
New Zealand Curriculum, Phase 3
The teaching sequence
Year 7 sequence
- Mechanical, electrical and digital systems
- Circuit symbols
- Simple circuits and machines
Year 8 sequence
- System diagrams and subsystems
- Input–process–output
- Electro-mechanical systems
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 weeksPush, Pull and PressureYear 7 sequence · Mechanical systems: axles, wheels and stored elastic energy in a simple vehicle
5 weeksSpark: Static and CircuitsYear 7 sequence · Standard circuit symbols and building simple electrical circuits
- 5 weeksSpark: Static and Circuits
Year 8 sequence · Input–process–output thinking for a torch or lighting system with switches
5 weeksBuild It Strong: Structures and MechanismsYear 7 sequence · Structural forces (compression, tension, shear, torsion) and types of motion; investigating simple machines and mechanisms; examining how structures support and resist loads
5 weeksGrow It: Aquaponics and Sustainable SystemsYear 7 sequence · Systems respond to inputs through feedback and control loops; building and testing a simple system
5 weeksSmart Circuits: Electronics and ControlYear 8 sequence · Annotated system diagrams with subsystems, feedback and input–process–output; voltage, current and resistance; component values and colour codes; building a controlled circuit; integrating motor-driven mechanisms
- 5 weeksGrow It: Aquaponics and Sustainable Systems
Year 8 sequence · System diagrams, subsystems and input–process–output for a living food system
Go deeper in Kōkiri Lab: Robotics & Systems (sensors, motors and input–process–output)
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