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Design & Technology

Year 7

Topic & Key Content Additional Reading & Resources

Timber Bird/Bug House

Pupils use knowledge learned in class to desing and make a timber bird/bug house.  They learn about ergonomics and perspective drawing to sketch a 3D model of their house.   Pupils demonstrate their understanding of H&S and using hand tools safely.

Supported by in class resources and homework tasks
 

Fabric Monster

 Pupils are introduced to fabrics, learn how to thread a needle and create a range of designs using embroidery stitching.  Pupils will design their monster toy to meet a specification and chosen design brief.

Supported by in class resources and homework tasks

 

 

 

Year 8

Topic & Key Content Additional Reading & Resources

Micro Bedroom


CAD, Architectural Model Project

Pupils learn to use Techsoft 2D CAD programme to create a micro bedroom based upon a real life situation (Design brief).  They translate their ideas and develop skills in modelling and the use of multi materials to create an architectural model of a micro house bedroom including internal walls and furniture to scale.

Supported by in class resources and homework tasks

Metals Trophy

Metal & Recycled Material Project

Pupils design and make a product with a focus on Metals.  Pupils learn about the properties of metals, how to cut, shape and drill metal to create a trophy.  They have access to a range of multi materials to create accessories for their trophies, showing an understanding of the properties of each material and the correct H&S when using machinery independently.

Supported by in class resources and homework tasks

 

Year 9

Topic & Key Content Additional Reading & Resources

Pop-Art Inspired ClockPupils build on their knowledge by researching existing designers, target markets, user needs and wants to generate a specification.  They independently design and make a timber based clock using a range of multi materials to decorate in the style of pop-art design movement.  They will independently use a range of hand tools and machinery to attach a clock mechanism and  create a high quality functional product.

 

Supported by in class resources and homework tasks

 

 

Mechanical Toy
Timber Project

Pupils learn about CAMS’s and how products use CAM mechanisms to work.  They create a mechanical CAM toy linked to their design ideas and demonstrating their understanding of how a CAM can create a flow or movement.

Supported by in class resources and homework tasks