​In Design and Technologies students are actively engaged in the processes of creating designed solutions for personal, domestic, commercial and global settings for sustainable and preferred futures.

In regards to older students such as the Year 5 Grade that this unit is aimed at, that means that they will engage with ideas beyond the familiar and seek to explore innovation and establish their own design capabilities.

This unit in particular give students the opportunity to clarify their thinking, creativity, analysis, problem-solving and decision-making abilities. Students are given the opportunity to represent objects and ideas in a variety of forms such as sketches, drawings and diagrams to illustrate the development of designed solutions. They use a range of techniques such as labeling and diagrams to illustrate how products function; and recognise and use a range of drawing symbols in context to give meaning and direction. 

Throughout this unit students are able to work individually and collaboratively to identify and sequence steps needed for the design task. The students then negotiate and develop plans to complete the design task, and follow a plan. (ACARA, 2015)