Key stage 1
Full curriculum coverage for Key stage 1 Design and technology, developing pupils’ skills and knowledge across four key areas: Structures; Mechanisms; Cooking and nutrition; and Textiles.
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Units
Units can be taught in any order within the year group as progression is built on knowledge from previous years rather than between units.Year 1
New!
Multiple optionsDesign and technology
Mechanisms: Matching slider game
Making slider mechanisms to create a matching slider game.
(5 lessons)
New!
Multiple optionsDesign and technology
Structures: Stable structures
Exploring the stability of structures and making a stable pencil pot for a specific user.
(5 lessons)
New!
Multiple optionsDesign and technology
Textiles: Simple stitches
Learning to make stitches with a needle and thread.
(5 lessons)
New!
Multiple optionsDesign and technology
Mechanisms: Wheels and axles
Making wheels and an axle to create a pull-along toy.
(5 lessons)
Year 2
Multiple options
Design and technology
Mechanisms: Levers
Investigating different types of levers and how they work.
(5 lessons)
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Design and technology
Structures: A chair for a bear
Testing the strength of materials and making a strong and stable chair.
(5 lessons)
