Year 2 Design and Technology
Parkfielders will be taught the full coverage of the KS1 and KS2 Design & Technology curriculum and this is categorised into five content areas: Structures, Mechanisms, Electrical Systems (KS2 only), Cooking and Nutrition and Textiles.
There are then four strands that run through each topic: Design, Make, Evaluate and Technical Knowledge.
Autumn Term
Baby Bears Chair (Structures)
Pupils experiment with different shapes and manipulate materials to explore and evaluate a range of structural properties. They apply this knowledge to their own design, make and test task
To explore the concept and features of structures*
To compare the stability of different shapes
To explore strength in different structures
To understand that the shape of the structure affects its strength
To make a structure according to design criteria
To produce a finished structure
To evaluate the strength, stiffness and stability of their structure
National Curriculum Objectives
Explore and evaluate a range of existing products
Evaluate their ideas and products against design criteria
Build structures, exploring how they can be made stronger, stiffer and more stable
Select from and use a wide range of materials and components, including construction materials, textiles and ingredients, according to their characteristics
Design purposeful, functional, appealing products for themselves and other users based on design criteria
Generate, develop, model and communicate their ideas through talking, drawing, templates, mock-ups and, where appropriate, information and communication technology
Spring Term
Pouches (Textiles)
Children design and make their own wallet or purse, learning to use running stitch to join two pieces of fabric together
To sew a running stitch
To cut fabric using a template
To join fabrics using a running stitch
To decorate a pouch using fabric glue or stitching *
National Curriculum Objectives
Select from and use a range of tools and equipment to perform practical tasks
Design purposeful, functional, appealing products for themselves and other users
Select from and use a wide range of materials and components, including construction materials, textiles and ingredients according to their characteristics
Evaluate their ideas and products against a design criteria
Summer Term
Making a moving monster (Mechanisms)
Pupils explore levers, linkages and pivots through existing products and experimentation, use this research to construct and assemble a moving monster.
To look at objects and understand how they move.
To look at objects and understand how they move.
To explore different design options.
To make a moving monster.
National Curriculum Objectives
Evaluate
Explore and evaluate a range of existing products.
Evaluate their ideas and products against design criteria
Technical knowledge
Explore and use mechanisms [for example, levers, sliders, wheels and axles] in their products.
Design
Design purposeful, functional, appealing products for themselves and other users based on design criteria.
Generate, develop, model and communicate their ideas through talking and drawing, templates, mock-ups and, where appropriate, information and communication technology.
Make
Select from and use a wide range of materials and components, including construction materials, textiles and ingredients, according to their characteristics.