JHS1 Career Technology · Term 1 Week 6: Compliant Materials

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B7.2.1.1.1 - Describe compliant materials

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Explain what compliant materials are, giving at least two examples from everyday life.
Identify the key characteristics of compliant materials (recognised, predictable and consistent properties) in their own words.
Sort a mixed collection of materials into compliant and non-compliant groups, justifying each choice.
Write a short summary paragraph describing compliant materials and giving examples.
Work in pairs to explain their sorting decisions clearly, using relevant details to support their reasoning.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Materials for Production (Strand 2)
Sub-strand: Compliant Materials (2.1)
Content standard: B7.2.1.1 - Demonstrate knowledge of basic concept of compliant materials
Indicator: B7.2.1.1.1 - Describe compliant materials
Suggested placement: Term 1, Week 6 (Week 6 of the year)
Our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order across three terms of twelve weeks. NaCCA does not fix the week, so follow your school's scheme of learning.
Curriculum reference: Career Technology, Common Core Programme (JHS1-JHS3), 2023, p. 8
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

1. Explain what is meant by compliant materials
E.g., Compliant materials are materials that have recognised, predictable and consistent properties such as paper/card, fabric/textiles.
2. Sort out compliant materials from the variety of available materials.
3. Write a summary of the explanation and sorting.