Design Technology
Purpose of study
At St Patrick’s we firmly believe that Design and technology is an inspiring, rigorous and practical subject. Using creativity and imagination, pupils design and make products that solve real and relevant problems within a variety of contexts, considering their own and others’ needs, wants and values. They acquire a broad range of subject knowledge and draw on disciplines such as mathematics, science, engineering, computing and art. Pupils learn how to take risks, becoming resourceful, innovative, enterprising and capable citizens. Through the evaluation of past and present design and technology, they develop a critical understanding of its impact on daily life and the wider world. High-quality design and technology education makes an essential contribution to the creativity, culture, wealth and well-being of the nation.
Aims
In conjunction with the national curriculum, our design and technology curriculum at St Patrick’s aims to ensure that all pupils:
§ develop the creative, technical and practical expertise needed to perform everyday tasks confidently and to participate successfully in an increasingly technological world
§ build and apply a repertoire of knowledge, understanding and skills in order to design and make high-quality prototypes and products for a wide range of users
§ critique, evaluate and test their ideas and products and the work of others
§ understand and apply the principles of nutrition and learn how to cook.
Design Technology Textile Displays
https://www.purplemash.com/sch/stpatrickswn1 - Early Years, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2
KS1 BBC Bitesize: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/subjects/zb9d7ty
Explore the Design Technology area to learn about:
- Cooking- Healthy Eating, Nutrition and Food Preparation
- Types of Materials and Combining Materials
- Mechanical and Engineering Components
- Controlling Systems Using Electronics
KS2 BBC Bitesize: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/subjects/zyr9wmn
Explore the Design Technology area to learn about:
- Analysing, Designing & Planning Projects, 2D & 3D
- Types of Materials, Combining Developing Materials
- Mechanical and Engineering Components
- Controlling Systems Using Electronics
- Cooking- Healthy Eating, Nutrition and Food Preparation
The Royal Opera House's Design and Make Programme
https://learning-platform.roh.org.uk/programme/design-and-make-design-challenge-primary
Unleash your creativity
Fun, new activities each week to get you singing, dancing, composing and making. Enjoy creative learning at home and complete the Challenge of the Week. We can’t wait to see what you produce #OurHouseToYourHouse.
https://learning-platform.roh.org.uk/create-and-learn/
