Design & Technology
We have adopted the Kapow Scheme of Work for DT. We have chosen these schemes because of the progression in skills and thorough coverage. We found the lessons to be well planned and well resourced. We particularly liked the video clips to show teachers and children the stages in the process and the end point. We have sequenced the units so they support learning in other subjects e.g. Electrical systems: Torches is taught in Year 4 when the children are learning about electricity. We have planned the units when the children make toys for the second half of the Autumn Term when the children could give the toy as a gift.
Autumn 1 |
Autumn 2 |
Spring 1 |
Spring 2 |
Summer 1 |
Summer 2 |
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Year 1 |
Food: Fruit and Vegetables |
Mechanisms: Wheels and Axles |
Textiles: Puppets |
Structures: Constructing a Windmill |
Mechanisms: Making a Moving Story Book |
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Year 2 |
Mechanisms: Making a Moving Monster |
Textiles: Pouches |
Food: A Balanced Diet |
Structures: Baby Bear’s Chair |
Mechanisms: Fairground Wheel |
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Year 3 |
Textiles: Cushions |
Mechanical Systems: Pneumatic Toys |
Digital World: Electronic Charm |
Electrical Systems: Static Electricity |
Structures: Constructing a Castle |
Food: Eating Seasonally |
Year 4 |
Digital World: Mindfulness Moments Timer |
Mechanical Systems: Making a Slingshot Car |
Textiles: Fastenings |
Electrical Systems: Torches |
Food: Adapting a Recipe |
Structure: Pavilion |
Year 5 |
Mechanical Systems: Pop-up Books |
Textiles: Stuffed Toys |
Structure: Bridges |
Digital World: Monitoring Devices |
Electrical Systems: Electronic Greetings Cards |
Food: What could be Healthier? |
Year 6 |
Textiles: Waistcoats |
Mechanical Systems: Automata Toys |
Structure: Playgrounds |
Digital World: Navigating the World |
Electric Systems: Steady Hand Game |
Food: Come Dine With Me |