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To investigate structures

To construct nets to create 3D shapes

To evaluate existing structures

To develop a design brief and to sketch ideas for the product

To explore contexts and purposes of structures

To design, make and evaluate structures

To experiment with making techniques

To measure, mark out, cut and shape materials

To assemble, join and combine materials creating a finished product

To evaluate the final product

Keep it safe: shell, solid and combination structures

To learn about electrical systems

To learn how electrical products meet the needs of users

To develop a design criteria

To design an electrical circuit diagram

To know how to construct simple series circuits

To generate ideas for electrical systems using different materials and components

To design, make and test components for an electrical system.

To use learning from science to help design and make working electrical products

To select components to assemble electrical systems

To evaluate how well products meet user needs and wants

Electronics: simple circuits and switches

Reverse motion levers and linkages

Parallel and push-pull linkages

Bell crank and lazy-tong linkages

Levers and linkages in products

User research

Plan and make an interactive book

Assembling components for an interactive book

Present the book to the user

This unit develops pupils' knowledge of mechanisms through levers and linkages. They will apply this knowledge by exploring mechanisms and incorporating them into an interactive book with a user-centred focus.

Levers and linkages: interactive books

Plan and design a data logger case

Microcontrollers

Using Micro:bit inputs and outputs

Micro:bit programs with variables

Ada Lovelace

Data logger cases

Connecting components safely

Data logger tests and understanding the data

This unit develops pupils' knowledge of simple circuits, programming and control. Fault finding of circuits will be introduced. Pupils will learn how to integrate a BBC Micro:bit in a simple circuit and use sensors to program a light display.

Simple programming and control: data loggers

Virgil Abloh and hat design

Research interviews

Fabric patterns

Fabric functional properties

Simple pattern pieces

Select and make a fabric pattern

User feedback to improve the pattern

Develop a fabric pattern in response to feedback

This unit introduces pupils to more complex textile products, enabling them to produce fabric patterns. Pupils will develop knowledge of fabrics and apply this by selecting them for functionality and aesthetics to design a product.

Textile pattern pieces: hats and caps

Design and technology

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