Key stage 2
Full curriculum coverage for Lower key stage 2 Design and technology, developing pupils’ skills and knowledge across six key areas: Structures; Mechanical systems; Electrical systems; Cooking and nutrition; Digital world; 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. Suggested teaching of the Year 3 Cooking and nutrition unit will now be in the summer term for schools using the mixed-age, condensed or combined schemes. This change aligns with the standard scheme. Updated long-term plans will be available from August.Year 3
Textiles: Egyptian collars
Learning how to cross-stitch and appliqué to decorate and assemble Egyptian collars, which represent the children's unique personalities.
(4 lessons)
*New* Mechanical systems: Pneumatic toys
Exploring pneumatic systems, applying understanding to design and create a pneumatic toy using different types of diagrams.
(5 lessons)
Structures: Product packaging
Exploring how 3D shell structures are created from nets and used in packaging.
(5 lessons)
Year 4
*New* Structures: Helmets
Designing and making a helmet, using strengthening techniques to reinforce the shell structure.
(5 lessons)
Year 5
*New* Electrical systems: Wobble bots
Exploring the use of motors and designing and making a motorised product.
(5 lessons)
Year 6
*New* Textiles: Bags
Designing pattern pieces, making a bag for a specific user and thinking about aesthetics and functionality.
(5 lessons)
