Year 4 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

Pavillions (Structures)

Pupils investigate and model frame structures to improve their stability, then apply this research to design and create a stable, decorated pavilion.

National Curriculum Objectives

Design

Make

Evaluate

Technical Knowledge

Spring Term

Torches (Electrical Systems)

Pupils identify the difference between electrical and electronic products. Evaluate a range of existing torches and their features, then develop a new functional torch design.

National Curriculum Objectives

Design

Make

Evaluate

Technical Knowledge

Summer Term

Making a Slingshot Car (Mechanisms)

Pupils use a range of materials, design and make a car with a working slingshot mechanism and house the mechanism using a range of nets. 

National Curriculum Objectives

Design 

Make

Evaluate

Technical Knowledge