RIC-0520 Technology - Design Create Evaluate - Ages 5-7

Task:
Background:
Extension Activity:
Outcome:
Pet Home
To design and construct a home for a pet.
Discuss pet homes and needs. Look at pictures to show various homes for different
pets. Visit a pet shop.
Design an enclosure for a wild animal of your choice.
Assessment Checklist
Name:
Key: achieved the outcome
observed partial achievement of the outcome
did not achieve the outcome
Achieving
Selected everyday objects to make a pet home.
Designed a simple pet home.
Understands that materials can be used for different purposes.
Used equipment safely.
Completed a self-evaluation sheet.
Achieving at an advanced level
Observed animals in a range of pet homes, identified the features needed to meet the
animal’s needs.
Designed the appropriate home to suit the animal, using suitable materials.
Followed his/her design when constructing the pet home.
Identified ways of improving his/her design.
Task:
Background:
Extension Activity:
Outcome:
Pet Home
To design and construct a home for a pet.
Discuss pet homes and needs. Look at pictures to show various homes for different
pets. Visit a pet shop.
Design an enclosure for a wild animal of your choice.
Assessment Checklist
Name:
Key: achieved the outcome
observed partial achievement of the outcome
did not achieve the outcome
Achieving
Selected everyday objects to make a pet home.
Designed a simple pet home.
Understands that materials can be used for different purposes.
Used equipment safely.
Completed a self-evaluation sheet.
Achieving at an advanced level
Observed animals in a range of pet homes, identified the features needed to meet the
animal’s needs.
Designed the appropriate home to suit the animal, using suitable materials.
Followed his/her design when constructing the pet home.
Identified ways of improving his/her design.
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