Year 5 Entrepreneurs
Year 5 had a wonderful time this afternoon where we had a visit from a local baker. He taught us all about what it takes to start our own business. The children had some great questions for him as well as having the chance to make their own bread. [gallery...
Making pizza
The children in afterschool club last night where they made pizza. The children chose delicious toppings and thoroughly enjoyed it.
Year 2 make dips!
Year 2 have had great fun last week where they had the opportunity to make their own dips. The children first tasted some and then thought about what would make good 'dippers'. It was a great opportunity for the children as they had never tried most of the dips that...
Design & Technology
We designed and created a new piece of playground equipment for Elsecar Park. We tried different ways to join our materials together to create a study and stable structure. Everyone was proud of their new...
Greenhouse Gardeners!
Year 3 have worked really hard to explore and research the different types of greenhouses and their uses. The children discussed and use Chromebooks to find out what different greenhouses looked like. The children were also able to use their own experiences of seeing...
Year 5 designers
Year 5 have worked really hard when exploring the fashion world...We firstly explored the work of Coco Chanel and found out how she became famous as well as using the Chrome Books to explore her work. The children then discussed different designs of pencil cases,...
Year 1 Moving Pictures
Year 1 have been learning all about how to create their own moving pictures. They firstly researched them and learnt all about what makes a 'good' moving picture. The children then thought about their own pictures and created them. The children had lots of fun and...
Up – cycling experts!
Year 6 have worked hard to plan and design their own projects...they were given the challenge of up-cycling something which they already had and turning it into something new. Look at our amazing creations! [gallery type="rectangular"...
Year 4 Bread makers!
For DT week in Year 4, we have been learning about bread. We have tasted a variety of breads - looking at the history and origin of the different types, and designed and made our own.
ELSECAR HOLY TRINITY PRIMARY SCHOOL
DESIGN TECHNOLOGY
Design Technology Whole school long term overview
What does our curriculum look like?
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Design and Technology is an inspiring, rigorous and practical subject. Design and Technology encourages children to learn to think and intervene creatively to solve problems both as individuals and as members of a team. At Elsecar Holy Trinity Primary School, we encourage children to use their creativity and imagination, to design and make products that solve real and relevant problems within a variety of contexts, considering their own and others’ needs, wants and values. We aim to, wherever possible, link work to other disciplines such as mathematics, science, engineering, computing and art.
Implementation
Through a variety of creative and practical activities, we teach the knowledge, understanding and skills needed to engage in the process of designing and making.
When designing and making, the children are taught to:
Design
- generate, develop, model and communicate their ideas through discussion, annotated sketches, cross-sectional diagrams, prototypes, pattern pieces and computer-aided design
Make
- select from and use a wider range of tools and equipment to perform practical tasks (for example, cutting, shaping, joining and finishing) accurately
• select from and use a wider range of materials and components, including construction materials, textiles and ingredients, according to their functional properties and aesthetic qualities
Evaluate
- investigate and analyse a range of existing products
• evaluate their ideas and products against their own design criteria and consider the views of others to improve their work
Impact
We ensure the children
- develop the creative, technical and practical expertise needed to perform everyday tasks confidently and to participate successfully in an increasingly technological world
• build and apply a repertoire of knowledge, understanding and skills in order to design and make high-quality prototypes and products for a wide range of users and critique, evaluate and test their ideas and products and the work of others
• understand and apply the principles of nutrition and learn how to cook. Children will design and make a range of products. A good quality finish will be expected in all design and activities made appropriate to the age and ability of the child.
Children learn how to take risks, becoming resourceful, innovative, enterprising and capable citizens. Through the evaluation of past and present design and technology, they develop a critical understanding of its impact on daily life and the wider world. High-quality design and technology education makes an essential contribution to the creativity, culture, wealth and well-being of the nation.
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