Sustainable material innovator unit – Stage 5
In this program of work students investigate sustainable materials, applying design thinking to redesign a product and improved environmental impact.
Syllabus
Design Innovation Technology 7–10 Syllabus (2025) © NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) for and on behalf of the Crown in right of the State of New South Wales, 2025.
In this 15 week unit of work, students investigate bioplastics and other sustainable materials, applying design thinking to redesign a household product with improved environmental impact.
The program integrates design processes, innovation and technology applications, developing students’ understanding of sustainable design principles, material properties and responsible production practices in contemporary design contexts.
Resources
- Program overview – Sustainable material innovator (DOCX 3735 KB)
- Program – Sustainable material innovator (DOCX 3968 KB)
- Assessment task – Sustainable material innovator (DOCX 3859 KB)
- Teacher resource – Sustainable material innovator (DOCX 9796 KB)
- Slide deck – Sustainable material innovator (PPTX 25064 KB)