A Knowledge Organiser that captures the essential knowledge and skills learnt throughout the unit Design and Technology, Year 3, Textiles: Cushions.
This resource is designed to support children as they learn key sewing and textile skills by designing and making a cushion. It introduces essential vocabulary and techniques such as running stitch, cross-stitch, appliqué and embellishment, while developing children’s understanding of fabric, templates and stuffing. Learners are encouraged to work accurately and creatively, applying practical skills with care and attention to detail. It is perfect for consolidating essential knowledge and building confidence in working with textiles.
A Knowledge Organiser that captures the essential knowledge and skills learnt throughout the unit Design and technology, Year 4, Electrical systems – Torches.
This resource supports pupils in exploring how electrical circuits are used in everyday products, with a focus on designing and testing a battery-powered torch. Key vocabulary is clearly defined, including terms like battery, bulb, conductor, insulator, series circuit, and switch. It highlights the practical application of these components and introduces pupils to testing and evaluating their designs. Visual aids reinforce understanding by linking components to familiar products such as remote controls and mobile phones. The organiser provides an accessible foundation for understanding electrical systems in a real-world context.
A Knowledge organiser that captures the essential knowledge and skills learnt throughout the unit Design and Technology, Year 4, Structures – Pavilions.
This resource is designed to support the pupils as they explore the design and construction of pavilions, focusing on frame structures and cladding techniques. It introduces key vocabulary such as pavilion, frame structure, cladding, reinforce, and stable, helping the pupils understand how structures are built for strength and aesthetics. The pupils will also learn about design criteria and evaluation, ensuring their models meet functional and visual requirements.
A Knowledge organiser that captures the essential knowledge and skills learnt throughout the resource Design and technology, Year 4, Mechanical systems – Option 2: Making a slingshot car.
This resource is designed to support pupils in understanding the key mechanical concepts behind a slingshot-powered car. It introduces important vocabulary such as air resistance, kinetic energy, mechanism, and structure, and includes visual representations of different car views (front, side, and bird’s-eye) to enhance spatial awareness. Pupils are encouraged to consider aesthetics, design criteria, and function while learning how components work together in a mechanical system. A fun historical fact about toy cars and a practical challenge prompt deepen engagement and curiosity.
A Knowledge organiser that captures the essential knowledge and skills learnt throughout the unit Design and Technology, Year 4, Adapting a Recipe.
This resource is designed to support the pupils as they explore how recipes can be modified to suit different tastes, dietary needs, and budgets. It introduces key vocabulary such as adapt, budget, flavour, ingredients, and evaluation, helping the pupils understand how small changes in ingredients and quantities can impact the overall taste and texture of a dish. The pupils will also learn about the five main tastes—sweet, salty, sour, bitter, and umami—and how they interact to create balanced flavours.
A Knowledge organiser that captures the essential knowledge and skills learnt throughout the unit Design and technology, Year 4, Textiles – Fastenings.
This resource is designed to support the pupils as they explore different types of fastenings and their practical applications in textiles. It introduces key vocabulary such as fastening, fabric, running-stitch, template, and prototype, helping the pupils understand how to securely join materials together using buttons, zips, Velcro, press studs, and buckles. The pupils will also learn about design criteria and evaluation to assess the success of their textile products. It is perfect for consolidating essential knowledge and fostering creativity by allowing the pupils to design and make a functional book sleeve.
A Knowledge organiser that captures the essential knowledge and skills learnt throughout the unit Archived – Art and Design, Year 4, Art and design skills.
This resource is designed to support pupils in developing a wide range of technical and conceptual art skills through the exploration of key terms such as optical illusions, lenticular prints, and thematic storytelling. It introduces concepts including vertical, horizontal, parallel, and perpendicular lines, alongside the technique of scoring. Pupils also study the work of notable artists such as Giorgio Morandi, Barbara Hepworth, Paul Cézanne, and Luz Perez Ojeda, encouraging reflection on different styles and media including sculpture, still life, and digital photography. The organiser fosters visual analysis, design vocabulary, and appreciation for both historical and contemporary artistic methods.
A Knowledge organiser that captures the essential knowledge and skills learnt throughout the unit Archived – Art and Design, Year 4, Formal Elements of Art.
This resource is designed to support the pupils as they explore the fundamental elements that make up artistic compositions. It introduces key vocabulary such as texture, pattern, reflection, symmetrical, and abstract, helping the pupils understand how artists use these elements to create balance, contrast, and movement in their work. The pupils will also learn about different materials such as charcoal and printing blocks and how they can be used to produce unique artistic effects. It is perfect for consolidating essential knowledge and encouraging creativity. The pupils will experiment with mark-making, symmetry, and different techniques to create their own abstract compositions while developing their observational and technical skills.
A Knowledge organiser that captures the essential knowledge and skills learnt throughout the unit Archived – Art and design, Year 3, Prehistoric art.
This resource introduces pupils to the world of prehistoric art, focusing on how early humans used visual expression to tell stories, record history, and communicate. It highlights key vocabulary such as “charcoal”, “tone”, and “texture”, while exploring the significance of cave art created 10,000 to 20,000 years ago. Pupils learn about drawing materials like charcoal made from willow twigs, techniques for smudging and fixing, and the natural pigments used by early artists. The organiser also supports understanding of key artistic elements including geometric shapes, line drawings, and proportions, giving pupils a strong foundation in both art history and technique.
