MAT 2.1 Students match the characteristics of materials to design requirements.	MAT 2.2 Students select and use suitable equipment and techniques for manipulating and processing materials.
Students know that: · characteristics of materials can be matched to design requirements. Students match the characteristics of materials to design requirements as they: · identify how materials can be used depending on their characteristics – identify design requirements and select materials - talk to preschoolers about their needs when making a toy and select appropriate materials – categorise materials as to how well they meet design requirements - identify materials that meet the design requirements of being waterproof and light weight – describe characteristics needed in materials to support the features and functions of a product - select materials appropriate for making portable chairs - identify ingredients for making a birthday cake – match materials to purposes based on the materials’ characteristics - plant a specific tree that attracts birds and butterflies when designing an environmental area.	Students know how: · to select and use suitable equipment and techniques · to manipulate and process materials. Students select and use suitable equipment and techniques as they: · choose appropriate equipment and techniques – identify and use - a suitable size hammer and nail when joining wood - a digital camera to take pictures - a glue gun to join materials - gardening tools to plant vegetables. Students manipulate and process materials as they: · explore appropriate equipment and techniques – identify different methods of processing the same material - fabrics can be joined by sewing or gluing - food can be cooked by steaming, frying or baking - paper can be used by folding, taping, stapling or gluing – consider the characteristics of a material and select and use appropriate ways of processing it - cut wire with pliers - trim fabric with pinking shears to prevent fraying - melt butter in a microwave oven using a non-metal tray.
At each level, activities should occur in a range of contexts. Students should consider aspects of appropriateness and management within these activities. Examples · Students select materials that float and process these materials in appropriate ways to make an unsinkable boat. · Students select herbs that will grow in their local area and make a garden using appropriate tools and equipment. · Students select materials with appropriate characteristics in order to make a bag for carrying their belongings on an excursion.