Year 5 & 6 Technologies - Food & Fibre Unit - Australian Curriculum

This 10-lesson Design and Technologies unit aligned to Version 9 of the Australian Curriculum helps Year 5/6 students explore food and fibre production, healthy food choices and sustainable design in real-world contexts. Across a 10-week sequence of engaging lessons, students investigate how food and fibre are produced in managed environments, how food characteristics influence healthy eating choices, and how designers consider sustainability and competing factors when creating products and services.

Designed to make teaching simple and engaging, this unit includes ready-to-teach lessons, an editable unit planner, worksheets, assessment guidance and a 100+ slide editable PowerPoint, allowing teachers to deliver high-quality Design and Technologies lessons with minimal preparation.

An alternative WA Curriculum planner (2026+) is also included, making this unit ideal for Western Australian teachers preparing for the new requirements.

✨ What Makes This Unit Exceptional

Editable PowerPoint for Every Lesson

This unit includes a 100+ slide editable PowerPoint presentation designed to support every lesson and display easily on a classroom screen, Smartboard or TV.

Slides include:

• Learning Intentions and Success Criteria
• Key discussion questions and prompts
• Visual explanations and examples
• Embedded worksheets and activities
• Display resources for classroom use

This allows teachers to run each lesson directly from the slides, making classroom delivery smooth and efficient.

Engaging, Collaborative Learning

MrsAmy123 units are known for their engaging lessons that incorporate cooperative learning strategies. While many lessons include worksheets, others focus on discussion, collaboration and hands-on thinking tasks, ensuring students remain motivated and actively involved in their learning.

Assessment Made Clear and Simple

An editable grading guide is included to show what A–E achievement looks like based on two activities within the unit. This document is aligned with the Year 5/6 Design and Technologies Achievement Standard, helping teachers confidently assess student understanding and progress.

What’s Included

♦ Editable Unit Planner (6 pages) + WA Curriculum alternative
♦ Worksheets and Resources (59 pages)
♦ Editable PowerPoint Presentation (100+ slides)
♦ Editable Grading Guide (1 page)
♦ Editable Learning Intentions and Success Criteria

🎯 Full Curriculum Alignment (Version 9)

Explain how and why food and fibre are produced in managed environments (AC9TDE6K03)

Explain how the characteristics of foods influence selection and preparation for healthy eating (AC9TDE6K04)

Explain how people in design and technologies occupations consider competing factors including sustainability in the design of products, services and environments (AC9TDE6K01)

🎯 WA Curriculum Outcomes

Year 5

Food and fibre production in environments for sustainable and regenerative practices (WA5TDECFF1)

Systems for food preparation and food safety affect selection of food for meals/products (WA5TDECFS1)

People in design and technologies occupations consider competing factors in the design of products, services and/or environments (WA5TDETS1)

Year 6

Food and fibre production systems for products, considering design features, consumer demand and managed environments (WA6TDECFF1)

Food choices, consumer demands and preparation systems affect the use of a food in a meal/product (WA6TDECFS1)

People in design and technologies occupations address competing considerations, including sustainable factors in the design of products, services and environments (WA6TDETS1)

This complete 10-lesson Year 5/6 Design and Technologies unit helps students build an understanding of food systems, healthy eating and sustainable design, while remaining fully aligned with Australian Curriculum Version 9. With clear lesson structure, engaging activities and editable resources, it’s an ideal solution for teachers looking for high-quality, curriculum-aligned Design and Technologies lessons with minimal preparation.

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