Design Technology

Why is Design Technology important?

 Design Technology helps us to develop as reflective learners, as we work through the design process.

Through design technology, we are able to work collaboratively to solve problems and find solutions, teaching us to deal with uncertainty whilst developing communication, organisational and other practical life skills.

In design technology, we learn to appreciate the needs of others, the built environment and the likely impact of future technologies.

When is Design Technology taught?

Design Technology is taught both through Skills Development Tasks and through design projects. The Satellite View maps out which thematic units feature this subject and clearly shows the objectives taught.

How is Design Technology taught?

Design Technology is taught through a combination of subject knowledge, skill building and design and make projects. Food technology is also taught through

thematic units and our 3D PSHE programme. Learning takes place both inside and outside the classroom.

What do we learn in Design Technology?

We learn about:-

Mechanisms

Sliders

Levers

Structures

 

Textiles

Food technology

Electronics

 

We also complete design technology projects in each phase for specified clients e.g. the pirate, the evil genius, allowing pupils the opportunity to both experiment and apply their knowledge and skills.

How do we assess and monitor design technology?

Weekly Knowledge Wheel Questions

Kahoot Quizzes

Practical Tasks and Projects

 

Subject Maps will appear shortly

 

 

 

 

 

End of Term Message

Dear Parents and Carers I know at this time of year there is a pressure to create a perfect, magical Christmas.  I know that you want to give your children the magic of Father Christmas and ensure he brings the best gifts and sometimes that means a bit if stress…

End of term message from the head

Dear Parents and Carers   I know at this time of year there is a pressure to create a perfect, magical Christmas.  I know that you want to give your children the magic of Father Christmas and ensure he brings the best gifts and sometimes that means a bit if…