Design and technology

Make things move with air

Pneumatic systems

Exploring pneumatic systems

Develop ideas through annotated sketches

Plan a pneumatic system

Make a pneumatic system

Assemble a pneumatic animal

Evaluate pneumatic systems

This unit introduces pupils to creating movement with air using pneumatic mechanisms. They will then apply this knowledge to develop a moving toy.

Pneumatics: moving toys

Sustainability and packaging design

Shell structures

Card functional properties

Annotated net sketches

Assemble packaging

Strengthen packaging

Branding packaging designs

Promoting products

This unit develops pupils' knowledge of shell structures. They will critique the packaging of a given product and investigate the sustainability of materials, to create a new packaging design considering its environmental impact.

Shell structures: packaging

Fabric joining and cutting techniques

Testing fabrics

Fabric fasteners

Design specification and fabric selection

Fabric patterns and seam allowance

Using stationery storage product patterns

Assemble a stationery storage product

Fabric decorative techniques

This unit develops pupils' knowledge and joining techniques when working with woven fabrics. Pupils test and select recycled fabric for functionality. They will use templates and decorative techniques to make a stationery storage product.

2D shapes to 3D products: stationery storage

Design and technology

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