Design Technology

In DT children will…

• Develop a culture where children are challenged and take appropriate design risks, understanding this is how they achieve things they thought were too difficult
• Understand that DT follows the cycle- exploring existing products, design, make and evaluate.
• Have the knowledge to design and build high quality structures that are innovative, functional, appealing and stable.
• Have the knowledge to design and create a moving model using different mechanisms eg sliders, pulleys, levers,
• Understand the principles of nutrition, where foods come from and learn how to prepare and cook healthy dishes.
• Develop knowledge in joining fabrics including using different stitches and decoration using recycled materials where appropriate.
• Have a clear understanding of technical vocabulary. Deepen knowledge of sustainability by using recycled materials in their designs where appropriate, which will also include upcycling old garments.
• Use computer aided design (C.A.D) to explore and solve problems involving 2-D and 3-D design and editing.
• Evaluate and improve prototypes and products against a design criteria and when evaluating the finished product, use the saying –“looks good, Works well!”
• Have opportunities to find out about significant designers and chefs who have helped shaped the world.
• Use a range of tools confidently and safely.
• Have opportunities to further engage children in extra curricular activities eg cooking club.
• Apply knowledge and skills from other subjects to make DT more relevant eg Maths, Science, Computing, Art
• Develop links with the wider community to raise aspirations an to promote future opportunities working in DT . eg Lancaster University Engineering

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