Knowledge and skills:
During Year 3 & Year 4 the children learn to:
- prove that their design meets some set criteria;
- follow a step-by-step plan, choosing the right equipment and materials;
- design a product and make sure that it looks attractive;
- choose a textile for both its suitability and appearance;
- select the most appropriate tools and techniques for a given task;
- make a product which uses both electrical and mechanical components;
- work accurately to measure, make cuts and make holes;
- describe how food ingredients come together.
- use ideas from other people when they are designing;
- produce a plan and explain it;
- evaluate and suggest improvements for my designs;
- evaluate products for both their purpose and appearance;
- explain how they have improved their original design;
- present a product in an interesting way;
- measure accurately;
- persevere and adapt their work when their original ideas do not work;
- know how to be both hygienic and safe when using food.