DT
At Upperwood Academy, we are committed to providing all children with learning opportunities to engage in Design and Technology. We believe that children should have access to an inspiring and practical subject.
Our DT curriculum is designed to give children opportunities to be creative and use their imagination in designing and making products. The skills they acquire draw on a number of cross-curricular subjects such as mathematics, science, computing and art. Pupils will learn how to take risks, becoming resourceful, innovative, enterprising and capable citizens. Through the evaluation of past and present design and technology, and their own products, they will develop a critical understanding of its impact on daily life and the wider world.
To ensure maximum progression and repeated coverage of knowledge and skills, we build upon areas of knowledge to embed this knowledge into the long-term memory. As a school we have adopted the Kapow Primary scheme of work designed by subject specialists. We have adapted the curriculum map to ensure coverage of the National Curriculum targets and our progression of skills highlights the skill development in each year group.
Our Design & Technology curriculum is made up of six core projects: food, textiles, structures, mechanisms / mechanical systems, electrical systems (KS2 only) and digital world (KS2 only)
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3 and 4 year olds
Mathematics
- Understand position through words alone. For example, “The bag is under the table,” – with no pointing.
- Describe a familiar route.
- Discuss routes and locations, using words like ‘in front of’ and ‘behind.’
Understanding the world
- Use all their senses in hands-on exploration of natural materials.
- Begin to understand the need to respect and care for the natural environment and all living things.
- Know that there are different countries in the world and talk about the differences they have experienced or seen in photos.
Reception
Understanding the world
- Draw information from a simple map.
- Recognise some similarities and differences between life in this country and life in other countries.
- Explore the natural world around them.
- Recognise some environments that are different to the one in which they live.
Early Learning Goals
Understanding the world
- Describe their immediate environment using knowledge from observation, discussion, stories,non-fiction texts and maps.
- Explain some similarities and differences between life in this country and life in other countries, drawing on knowledge from stories, non-fiction texts and (when appropriate) maps.
- Know some similarities and differences between the natural world around them and contrasting environments, drawing on their experiences and what has been read in class.
- Understand some important processes and changes in the natural world around them, including the seasons.
Cooking a feast in Year 3!
Building a structure in Year 4!
Making a vehicle in Year 2!
Year 5 mastering skills!
Threading that needle in Year 5!
