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AC9TDEFK01

explore how familiar products, services and environments are designed by people

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The same idea, year by year

Where AC9TDEFK01 comes from and where it goes, for a student working below or above Foundation Year.

  1. Years 1 and 2AC9TDE2K01identify how familiar products, services and environments are designed and produced by people to meet personal or local community needs and sustainability
  2. Years 1 and 2AC9TDE2K02explore how technologies including materials affect movement in products
  3. Years 1 and 2AC9TDE2K03explore how plants and animals are grown for food, clothing and shelter
  4. Years 1 and 2AC9TDE2K04explore how food can be selected and prepared for healthy eating

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