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DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY

 

Technology makes possibilities. Design makes solutions - John Maeda

Design and Technology is a practical subject. Through creativity and imagination, pupils are given the experience of designing, making, testing and evaluating products. Design and Technology encourages pupils to develop an understanding of daily life and the world they live in. They are given the opportunity to question and reflect on how and why things work within our increasingly technological world. Pupils develop their personal skills by problem solving and developing a knowledge of health and safety. They also develop social skills by working and planning independently and as a team. Pupils work co-operatively in pairs or groups and persevere when completing tasks. They develop self-motivation and self-evaluation, taking pride and respecting their own work and that of others.

Cooking and Nutrition also plays a part in Design and Technology in ensuring pupils are being taught life-long skills in preparing food and applying the principles of nutrition and healthy eating to daily life.

For further information about our Design and Technology Curriculum, please see the documents and information below:

Design and Technology Intent Statement

Design and Technology Policy

Design and Technology Long Term Plan

Design and Technology Lesson Snapshot

Progression of Knowledge & Skills in DT - EYFS & KS1

Progression of Knowledge & Skills in DT - KS2

Design and Technology Key Vocabulary

 

SCHEMES OF WORK

Please click on the year group below to see a more detailed medium term plan of the knowledge covered in each unit of work.

Year 1       Year 2          Year 3          Year 4        Year 5          Year 6

 

DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY LEARNING LEAFLETS

Learning Leaflets include key vocabulary with definitions, dates and timelines, maps, significant individuals and other contextual knowledge along with key skills the children will need to demonstrate. We expect the majority of children to know the information on the learning leaflet by the end of the unit of work and be able to recall key detail.

The facts on the Learning Leaflet are the crystallised, necessary information about a topic but they don't represent the topic in its entirety and many children will have a far deeper understanding and be able to discuss and elaborate much further.

 

YEAR 1

Autumn Term - Puppets     Spring Term - Fruit & Vegetable Smoothies      Summer Term - Windmills

                                                                                                                        

YEAR 2 

Autumn Term - Moving Minbeasts                  Spring Term - Kites                    Summer Term - Pouches

 

YEAR 3

Autumn Term - Pneumatic Toys           Spring Term - Cushions            Summer Term - Eating Seasonally

 

YEAR 4 

Autumn Term - Torches            Spring Term - Pavillions            Summer Term - Slingshot Cars

 

YEAR 5

Autumn Term - Bridges             Spring Term - Pop Up Books              Summer Term - What Could be Healthier

 

YEAR 6

Autumn Term - Come Dine With Me       Spring Term - Design a Waistcoat          Summer Term - Steady Hand Games