A Knowledge organiser that captures the essential knowledge and skills learnt throughout the now archived Year 1 Design and technology (D&T) unit fruit and vegetables.
This resource introduces the pupils to the importance of healthy eating and food preparation. It explains the differences between fruits, such as oranges and strawberries, which contain seeds, and vegetables, like carrots and broccoli, which do not. The pupils will also learn about the need to eat at least five portions of fruit and vegetables daily to maintain good health. The organiser includes key vocabulary words, such as blender, peeler, slice, smoothie, and recipe, to build the pupils’ understanding of the tools and techniques used in preparing food. For example, a peeler is used to remove the skin from certain fruits and vegetables, while a blender helps create smoothies by mixing ingredients into a smooth liquid. Activities encourage pupils to explore different fruits and vegetables, focusing on their textures, colours, and tastes. They will practise skills like peeling, slicing, and blending, developing confidence in handling ingredients and understanding how tools assist in preparation. The focus on food hygiene, including washing hands and cleaning tools, ensures safe and effective learning.
A Knowledge organiser that captures the essential knowledge and skills learnt throughout the Year 2 Design and technology (D&T) unit textiles – pouches.
This resource introduces the pupils to basic sewing techniques and textile design as they create their own pouches. Pupils will explore how to use fabric and templates to design small, functional bags for storing objects safely. Key vocabulary includes terms such as accurate, fabric, knot, pouch, running-stitch, and thimble, helping the pupils develop an understanding of sewing tools and methods. The organiser provides step-by-step guidance on skills such as threading a needle, tying a knot, and using a running stitch to sew materials together. It also emphasizes the importance of planning, accuracy, and neatness when cutting fabric and stitching designs. Pupils are encouraged to carefully follow their template to ensure the correct shape and size of their pouch.
A Knowledge organiser that captures the essential knowledge and skills learnt throughout the Year 2 Design and technology (D&T) unit mechanisms – making a moving monster.
This resource introduces the pupils to the fundamentals of mechanical design by creating a moving monster. The pupils will explore how mechanisms like linkages and pivots can be used to create movement in designs. Key terms such as mechanism, linkage, pivot, input, output, and evaluation are explained to help the pupils understand how different parts work together to create motion. The organiser covers the four main types of motion—linear, reciprocating, rotary, and oscillating—providing clear examples and helping the pupils identify how these motions are applied in mechanical systems. Through practical activities, the pupils will design and construct a monster with moving parts, using creative materials to represent features like fur, scales, and claws.
A Knowledge organiser that captures the essential knowledge and skills learnt throughout the unit Design and Technology (D&T), Year 2, Food – A Balanced Diet.
This resource is designed to support the pupils as they learn about the importance of a balanced diet and making healthy food choices. It introduces key vocabulary such as carbohydrates, protein, nutrients, ingredients, and packaging, helping the pupils understand how different food groups contribute to overall health. The pupils will also explore the concept of hidden sugars in everyday foods and consider healthier alternatives. This Knowledge organiser is perfect for consolidating essential knowledge and encouraging critical thinking about nutrition.
Aimed at pupils, a single page which gives key facts and definitions from the Key Stage 1 Design and technology lessons on Mechanisms: Fairground wheel.
This KS1 Y2 knowledge organiser provides a child-friendly summary of the key facts and knowledge for the Structures unit in the Kapow Primary Design and technology Key Stage 1 scheme of work. Suitable for printing on A4 and handing out to the children, it can also be printed in larger sizes for a classroom display. We provide this knowledge organiser free of charge as a sample of our other knowledge organisers for our Design and technology subject. Download by clicking on the big orange download button. You are likely to find the resource in your downloads folder.
A Knowledge organiser that captures the essential knowledge and skills learnt throughout the now archived unit Design and Technology (D&T), Year 3, Electrical Systems – Static Electricity.
This resource is designed to support the pupils as they explore the principles of static electricity and its applications in design and technology. It introduces key vocabulary such as electrostatic, attract, repel, motion, and component, helping the pupils understand how static charges are created and how they influence movement. The pupils will also learn about design criteria, evaluation, and constructive criticism to assess and refine their projects. It is perfect for consolidating essential knowledge and fostering curiosity about electrical forces by allowing the pupils to experiment with electrostatic energy.
A Knowledge organiser that captures the essential knowledge and skills learnt throughout the unit Design and Technology (D&T), Year 3, Food – Eating Seasonally.
This resource is designed to support the pupils as they explore the concept of eating seasonally and how climate affects food production. It introduces key vocabulary such as seasonal food, imported, exported, nutrients, and climate, helping the pupils understand why certain fruits and vegetables grow in specific regions and how food is transported globally. The pupils will also learn about the five main climate groups—polar, temperate, dry, tropical, and Mediterranean—and their impact on agriculture. This Knowledge organiser is perfect for consolidating essential knowledge and fostering awareness of how food choices affect health, sustainability, and the environment.
