Design Technology (DT)
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Design Technology at Beechwood
Nursery
Reception
Children explore a variety of materials, tools and techniques, experimenting with colour, design, texture, form and function. During our Traditional Tales topic, we built houses for The Three Little Pigs on a large scale outdoors and on a smaller scale indoors.
Year 1 - Moving Toys
Investigating simple mechanisms.
Year 3 - Invaders and Settlers
Investigating moving vehicles and the history of transport.
Language development includes; 'chassis', 'frame', 'axles' and 'propulsion'.
Skills learnt include, the use of a saw, measuring, cardboard corners and rubber band mechanisms.
Year 4 - Ancient Greece
Theatre and mask making.
Investigating pneumatics and hydraulics to make a moving part.
Year 5 - Victorians
Investigating seasonality & accessibility then and now.
- Understanding how a range of savoury products can be made.
- Understanding a healthy diet.
- Working and planning on a budget.
- Health and safety when preparing food.
