7–10Computing Technology 7–10 Syllabus
Content
Life Skills
Through collaborative curriculum planning, it may be decided that Life Skills outcomes and content are the most appropriate option for some students with intellectual disability.
Identify a range of mechatronic systems
Identify various sensors, actuators and effectors/manipulators used within mechatronic systems
Recognise mechatronic systems that have solved existing problems
Use a real-life scenario with an identified problem and outline possible solutions using available mechatronic and/or automated systems
Compare mechatronic systems in terms of human or automated control
Describe the impact of mechatronic systems and their application on the environment and society
Identify how data can be used and collected from various mechatronic systems
Explore the ethical considerations for a person’s right to privacy when using global positioning system (GPS) trackers
Use a scaffold to plan and manage projects individually and/or collaboratively
Identify key components in mechatronic systems
Recognise that a combination of simple machines is found within all mechatronic systems
Describe the ways in which a mechatronic system uses inputs and outputs to sense its environment
Explore ethical considerations of the everyday use of mechatronic and/or automated systems
Engage in programming a mechatronic system to complete a task
Discuss future innovations of mechatronic and/or automated systems
Participate in researching various jobs and skills associated with mechatronic systems
Use simple machines to create a mechatronic system that performs a basic function
Design a machine using Computer Aided Design (CAD) software to solve an everyday problem
Modify existing programs (code) for mechatronic systems
Test and assess the effectiveness of designs using a scaffold
Develop solutions to identified issues
Independently or collaboratively evaluate how a designed solution can address a defined problem
Identify issues encountered when testing solutions
Recognise ethical considerations that a design could have on society and/or the environment