Heatherlands Primary School
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Design & Technology
The DT 'Big Ideas'
The ‘Big Ideas’ relate to elements within a subject discipline or refer to important concepts that contribute to pupils’ personal and social development. It is essential that the ‘Big Ideas’ within each subject are understood by the children and become part of their common classroom language. In DT, these 'Big Ideas' are:
- Design
- Problem solving
- Skills and expertise
Please click on the links below for information on the Design & Technology curriculum across the school and the current Design & Technology curriculum statement.
Design & Technology curriculum statement
Design and technology progression map
Design & technology intent, implementation & impact
Design & Technology subject overview
This week in Year 3, we embarked on an exciting culinary adventure: making our very own pizzas! The students exhibited tremendous resilience as they kneaded the dough, learning that practice makes perfect. Some found it tricky at first, but by persisting, they created smooth, stretchy dough that was simply delicious. It was a splendid moment to see them motivated, rolling up their sleeves and taking pride in their work! After kneading, the children chose their favourite toppings, each reflecting their unique tastes and aspirations. From classic cheese and tomato to adventurous toppings like ham, spring onions, and peppers- everyone had a chance to express their creativity. But the fun didn’t stop there! Students also designed and made their pizza boxes, applying their artistic skills and demonstrating motivation in every step of the process. They learned about the importance of presentation and sustainability when decorating their boxes, showing respect for the environment. This project not only fulfilled our cooking objectives, but it also allowed us to emphasise important values. By working together, inspiring each other, and celebrating differences, our Year 3 pupils truly exemplified resilience, motivation, respect, and aspiration. We can’t wait for the next culinary creation!
Year 5 have started their wind turbines in DT. We started the unit by investigating gears and how they work. Today, we have enjoyed learning how to measure accurately to create the pieces for our turbines we will then move on to building them next lesson and making the gear system work. Thanks to all parents who brought in cardboard.
