AgriTech

Work with Common Ground Project and Boomaroo Nurseries to create a solution for real-world problems in the agricultural sector.

A fully immersive 4-day Design Thinking program in collaboration with Common Ground Project and Boomaroo Nurseries. Students participate in industry visits that provide different approaches to the future of food production and explore a range of technology options while working through the design process to address challenges linked to the industry culminating in students presenting their outcomes back to Common Ground and Boomaroo.

Industry Partners

Suitable for

Years 7-10 & VM

Duration

4x Full days on Location & GTS

Student outcomes

Students will:

Understanding of a work environment
Empathise with industry challenges
Respond to a design brief
Ideate, brainstorm and define problem
Analyse appropriate options and map a solution proposal
Develop a range of technology and prototyping skills
Prototype and test solution
Pitch to available Common Ground and Boomaroo staff

Curriculum Focus

Science
Humanities
Digital Technologies
Design & Technologies
Vocational Major

Program Overview

Empathise

Day 1

Common Ground Project

Participate in sessions with Common Ground staff to understand their mission and the challenges they face as a social enterprise.

Empathise

Day 2

Boomaroo Nurseries

Tour Boomaroo Nurseries to understand their operational and technological challenges. Return to GTS and discover the Design Thinking Process.

Design | Build

Day 3

Geelong Tech School

Work through the design process, identify a challenge, design a solution and begin prototyping. Use a range of emerging technologies to prototype designs.

Present

Day 4

Geelong Tech School

Finalise prototypes and present them to available Common Ground and Boomaroo staff via Zoom.

Design to Thrive

AgriTech

Create a solution for real-world problems in the agricultural sector.

Tech Taster

App app and away

Using UX design principles, ideate, plan, and build a prototype mobile phone app.

Tech Taster

CAD it

Design a product using 3D CAD software, then print it on a 3D printer.

Core Program

Coasting Drones

Investigate how drones are used in industry, and assist Life Saving Victoria to save lives.

Tech Taster

Code Breaker

Learn about microprocessors, create circuits, and write code to perform functions.

Design to Thrive

Conservation and Culture

Create solutions for real-world problems in conservation and environmental science.

Tech Taster

Cyber Heist

Communicate, hijack and program to understand the vulnerabilities of online systems.

Core Program

Design for Humanity

Explore humanitarian engineering, build your design skills and prototype for good.

Core Program

EcoData

Use data storytelling to communicate insights and inform decisions for economic development regarding Renewable Energies.

Core Program

Future Bricks

Students investigate Hemp as a sustainable and viable building product for the future.

Core Program

Future Fashion

Design and prototype a fashion accessory incorporating wearable technology.

Tech Taster

Game Design

Students create an “obstacle course” themed playable level using provided assets.

Inclusion Programs

Inclusion Programs

Inclusion Programs are shorter and are specifically designed for smaller class sizes.

Tech Taster

Laser Make

Design and construct a diorama using Adobe Illustrator and a laser cutter.

Tech Taster

Real Life Animated

Create and animate a 3D character, plugging in your own motion data.

Remote & Virtual

Remote & Virtual Learning

Our remote and virtual programs are accessible to Victorian schools outside the Geelong LGA.

Tech Taster

Street Art X

Explore Street Art as an art form, and its punchy position in the artistic landscape.

Tech Taster

Table Maze

Design and build a cardboard maze then use block code to automate a solution.

Tech Taster

Tinker Time

Build an exciting mini-golf hole using cardboard, robotics and Snap! coding.

Core Program

Urban Bee-ology

Analyse urban beekeeping and design a more ‘bee-friendly’ environment.

Core Program

Virtual X

Develop and apply creative design skills to create a 3D artwork in a VR environment.

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