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Recycled Toy Action Plan. Area of Study: Economic and environmental influences. Economic and Environmental Influences. This area of study could include topics such as the following: creating and maintaining a safe environment for children
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Recycled ToyAction Plan Area of Study: Economic and environmental influences
Economic and Environmental Influences This 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
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
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