Design and technology: Key stage 2
Our KS2 Design and technology scheme of work provides structured lesson plans for Years 3 to 6, helping pupils design, make and think creatively.
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Units
Explore engaging Design and technology units for Key Stage 2; strands can be taught in any order, however, follow the suggested order of units in each strand to support progression of knowledge and skills. Lessons cover six key areas: Structures, Mechanical systems, Cooking and Nutrition, Electrical systems, Digital world and Textiles. Each unit includes structured lesson plans, helpful teacher guidance, supporting resources and demo videos to make planning and delivery easier in the primary classroom.guidance, supporting resources and demo videos to make planning and delivery easier in the primary classroom.Year 3
Textiles: Egyptian collars
Learning how to cross-stitch and appliqué to decorate and assemble Egyptian collars, representing the pupils' unique personalities.
(4 lessons)
Structures: Product packaging
Exploring how 3D shell structures are created from nets, investigating their use in packaging and applying this understanding to create original designs.
(5 lessons)
Year 4
Structures: Helmets
Designing and making a helmet, using strengthening techniques to reinforce the shell structure.
(5 lessons)
Year 5
Electrical systems: Wobble bots
Building on existing knowledge of circuits by introducing motors and exploring how they create movement in products.
(5 lessons)
Year 6
Structures: Playground pioneers
Investigating how playground structures are designed and reinforced through using triangulation and computer-aided design.
(5 lessons)
Textiles: Bags
Designing pattern pieces, making a bag for a specific user and thinking about aesthetics and functionality.
(5 lessons)
