Exposition of Henry Ford
| Grade | Work Samples |
|---|---|
| End of Stage 5 (end of Year 10) | |
| Grade B | Cameron |
| Grade C | Kerry |
Description of activity
Based on the research, role-play and class discussion, students write an exposition from the perspective of Henry Ford considering the question: ‘If you knew then what you know today about the impact of automobiles on society, would you put in all the money that you did to make the innovation a viable one?’ The suggested duration of this activity is 2-3 lessons (80 minutes).
Context
Students in Stage 5 have defined and described innovation and identified a variety of past, present and emerging technologies and innovations. They have researched the development of the automobile by Henry Ford, engaged in a role-play and discussed their findings and experiences. In this activity students write an exposition from the perspective of Henry Ford.
Areas for Assessment
Outcomes
A student:
5.2.1 evaluates and explains the impact of past, current and emerging technologies on the individual, society and environments
5.3.1 analyses the work and responsibilities of designers and the factors affecting their work
5.3.2 evaluates designed solutions that consider preferred futures, the principles of appropriate technology and ethical and responsible design.
Criteria for assessing learning
(These criteria would normally be communicated to students with the activity.)
Students will be assessed on their ability to:
- develop an exposition which forcefully persuades using logical arguments and justified choices
- demonstrate an understanding of how designers consider ethical issues and future trends
- explain and evaluate the impact that the design of the automobile has had on the individual, society and environments.