Design Technology Curriculum

Cycle A

Cycle B

Autumn KS1

Food: A Balanced Diet • Mechanisms: Fairground

Autumn KS1

Food: Fruit and Vegetables • Mechanisms: Wheels

Spring KS1

Textiles: Puppets

Spring KS1

Structures: The Giant’s Chair

Summer KS1

Structures: Windmills • Mechanisms: Making a Moving Monster

Summer KS1

Textiles: Pouches • Mechanisms: Making a Moving Story Book

Autumn LKS2

Electrical Systems: Electric • Mechanical Systems: Pneumatic Toys

Autumn LKS2

Textiles: Egyptian Collars • Electrical Systems: Torches

Spring LKS2

Structures: Castles • Stand Alone Lesson – Textiles: Evaluating Fastenings

Spring LKS2

Mechanical Systems: Making a Slingshot Toy

Summer LKS2

Food: Adapting a Recipe • Digital World: Mindful Moments Poster

Summer LKS2

Food: Eating Seasonally • Structures: Pavilions

Autumn UKS2

Structures: Playgrounds • Food: What Could Be Healthier?

Autumn UKS2

Structures: Bridges • Electrical Systems: Doodlers

Spring UKS2

Textiles: Waistcoats

Spring UKS2

Mechanical Systems: Automata Toys

Summer UKS2

Digital World: Navigate the World • Electrical Systems: Steady Hand Game

Summer UKS2

Mechanical Systems: Pop-Up Book • Food: Come Dine With Me

Intent

To develop, regardless of gender, ability or background, children who are resourceful, enterprising

citizens who will have the skills to contribute to future design advancements. We aim to inspire pupils to become innovative and creative thinkers who have an appreciation for the product design cycle through ideation, creation, and evaluation.

We want pupils to develop the confidence to take risks, through drafting design concepts, modelling, and testing and to be reflective learners who evaluate their work and the work of others and understand the impact of design and technology on our lives.

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