Design and technology
Our rationale for design and technology can be found here.
The following units are taught each year:
Design and Technology Long Term Plan
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Autumn 1 |
Autumn 2 |
Spring 1 |
Spring 2 |
Summer 1 |
Summer 2 |
LFS |
Areas of provision – skills and tools |
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UFS |
Joining techniques – tape and glue Using tools |
Construction kits |
Food |
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Year 1 |
Food – preparing fruit and vegetables |
Mechanisms – slides and levers |
Structures – freestanding structures |
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Year 2 |
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Mechanisms – wheels and axles |
Textiles – templates and joining techniques |
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Year 3 |
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Textiles – 2D shape to 3D product |
Mechanical Systems – Levers and linkages |
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Food- healthy and varied diet |
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Year 4 |
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Electrical systems |
Mechanical Systems - Pneumatics |
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Structures |
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Year 5 |
Frame structures |
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Mechanical systems-Cams |
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Textiles - Combining different fabric shapes |
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Year 6 |
Food - Celebrating culture and seasonality |
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Mechanical Systems - Pulleys or gears |
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Electrical Systems - Monitoring and control |
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