Recycled ToyAction Plan

Area of Study: Economic and environmental influences

Economic and Environmental InfluencesThis area of study could include topics such as the following:• creating and maintaining a safe environment for children• the role of resources in supporting the needs of children• the food and nutritional requirements of children,

supporting healthy eating practices, and current national guidelines

• environmental influences on antenatal development and children’s health

• well-being and connectedness in the community• the influence of poverty on family and community

structures.

Influencing factors• The decision you make must take into account

the area of study – these economic and environmental influences relate strongly to the task.

• Safe environment• Resources to support a child’s

needs• Community connectedness

Safety Considerations• Demonstrate that you have an understanding of

the importance of safety considerations• Size of the pieces• Sturdy construction• Safe materials – non-toxic, non-flammable• Stability• Consider the Mandatory Safety Standards for

children’s toys

Supporting needs• Need to grow and develop• Play is vital to child development – play is

children’s work• Consider age and developmental capabilities• Consider types of play and what is suitable• Resources supporting needs – toys and materials

and their role in play• View power point – Development and Play

Connectedness to the community

• Global Environmental movement –awareness and involvement create a connectedness and contribute to the child’s and family’s sense of community contribution and hence well being.

• Important to choose something to give it a second life. NO NEW MATERIALS CAN BE BOUGHT

Other considerations• Available materials• TIME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!• Skills, equipment

•USE OF TECHNOLOGY

Practical Assessment• PA2 Organisation and management of time and

resources. • PA3 Selection and application of appropriate

technology to prepare learning activities for children in a culturally diverse society.

• Student Evidence Sheet – PHOTOGRAPHS

Action Plan• Task outline• Factors to consider before making the decision

based on area of study and other considerations• Decision of what you will make• Justification of choice relating decisions to area of

study considerations (safety, needs, connectedness)

• Implementation plan to ensure that evidence against the practical assessment design criteria is collected.

• A band Exemplar B Band exemplar