Design Technology Teaching Resources
Discover some schemes of work, lesson plans, classroom worksheets and interactive activities to develop skills in design technology for Key Stage Two covering construction, materials, food, textiles and movement mechanisms
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Greenhouses
Select, shape and combine different materials to plan, build and test a model of a garden construction suitable for growing plants and flowers
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Household Torches
Select and install an electrical system into a product using different materials and components to make a lighting device for families to use at home
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Italian Pasta Salad
Design and prepare a recipe for a pasta salad for an airline meal using different foods that are grown and produced in Italy
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Shelters
Select and combine a range of different materials and building techniques to construct a model of a survival shelter suitable for an island location
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Weather Station
Select materials and techniques to utilise when designing and making a range of instruments that can be used measure the local weather around the school
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New Start
Explore how to prepare for and deal with some of the new events and special occasions that someone might experience in life
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Viking Settlement
Explore how the Vikings settled and built communities in Britain in the past by referencing their culture and traditions
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Changing Seasons
Investigate changes that can happen to the natural world during the four seasons of the year and reflect on similar changes that can occur in people’s lives
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Chinese Dragons
Select and combine different mouldable and other materials to create masks representing dragons that can be worn during a performance dance