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.