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This standard asks you to explain the properties and characteristics of a technology resource (material or object) that you want to use to create something. You need to find out what makes that resource suitable, test it to check it works, and show your thinking using written notes, diagrams, photos, or other records. The standard is about understanding your materials before you build.
What to do, grades and common mistakes
- ·Find and explore the key properties of a resource (material) that you plan to use in a technology project
- ·Test the resource to see if it actually has the properties you think it has and if it suits your design
- ·Record your exploration and testing in different formats—written notes, sketches, photos, or digital files—so others can see what you did
- ·Compare the resource properties to what your design actually needs
- ·Explain why this particular resource is (or isn't) the right choice for your project
You identify some key properties of your chosen resource, do some testing, and record your findings in at least one format (notes, photos, or sketches).
You carefully explore several specific properties of your resource through planned testing, record your work in well-organised formats, and explain how the properties match your design requirements.