All Modules 18-Design and Technology - Module 3 | Page 3
Contents
Design and Technology ........................................................................................................................... 4
I.
Understanding self, physical body and personal meaning ............................................................... 4
II.
Understanding Creativity and Innovation ........................................................................................ 4
III.
Understanding our connection to the natural world and how to share the planet ......................... 5
IV.
Understanding systems, patterns, and processes........................................................................... 5
V.
Understanding of human relations, communication, ethics and wisdom ........................................ 5
VI.
Understanding where we are, time and place ............................................................................... 6
What the theme is about ....................................................................................................................... 8
Why Is It Important for VESS ............................................................................................................. 9
The importance of the topic at a glance: .......................................................................................... 9
Traditional VS VESS approach of the Theme ................................................................................... 11
Understanding Goals .......................................................................................................................... 13
General Goals: ............................................................................................................................... 13
Specific Goals: ............................................................................................................................... 13
Provocations to Start .......................................................................................................................... 14
Significant Activities per Age-Range and their Corresponding Tools for Thought .......................... 16
Infants: ........................................................................................................................................... 16
Toddlers and 2’s:............................................................................................................................ 17
3’s, 4’s&5’s: ................................................................................................................................... 19