This resource contains a class activity and collection of resources that can be used to explore production lines, mass production and how it has influenced product creation in Australia and worldwide. The activity is to make a student sandwich production line. You could substitute a different product into the activity such as a product to sell at a school fundraiser or similar event.
Links to Descriptors - investigating the mass production of products to ensure standardisation (ACTDEK013) - comparing how different components interrelate and complement each other in a finished designed solution (ACTDEK013) - examining the structure and production of everyday products, services and environments to enhance their own design ideas (ACTDEP014)
Technological Thinking - How technology creates changes - Technology in our own life (relate to everyday products in the shops) - Evaluating design process
Key Ideas of Technology - Technology in everyday life - Project management - Design thinking
Cross-Curricula Priorities - Sustainability - Asia and Australia's engagement with Asia
General Capabilities - Literacy (developing and communicating ideas, analysing research) - Personal and social capability (collaboration of production line) - Creative and critical thinking (entire design process)