Featured Document Type: Knowledge organiser
Archived – Knowledge organiser – D&T Y1: Fruit and vegetables
A Knowledge organiser that captures the essential knowledge and skills learnt throughout the unit Archived – Design and technology, Year 1, Cooking and nutrition: 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. 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.
Knowledge organiser – D&T Y2: Pouches
A Knowledge organiser that captures the essential knowledge and skills learnt throughout the Design and technology, Year 2, 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 emphasises 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.
Knowledge organiser – D&T Y2: Moving monster
Knowledge organiser – D&T Y2: Balanced diet
Knowledge organiser – D&T Y2: Mechanisms: Fairground wheel
Knowledge organiser: DT – Y2 Structures Baby bear’s chair
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.
Knowledge organiser – D&T Y3: Pneumatic toys
Archived – Knowledge organiser – D&T Y3: Static electricity
A Knowledge organiser that captures the essential knowledge and skills learnt throughout the now unit Archived – Design and Technology, 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.
