Year 1
Autumn – Stable Structures (Structures)
In this unit, the class will be making stable structures and developing their DT skills. They will have the opportunity to create their own structure as they follow plans, adapt plans and think about the purpose of their product.
Spring – Moving Minibeasts (Mechanisms)
In this unit, the class will learn how to make three different mechanisms to create moving minibeast pictures! They will explore how to construct a sliding mechanism, a lever and pivot mechanism, and finally a wheel mechanism, before applying their knowledge and understanding to design and make a moving minibeast picture for an author who is writing a book about minibeasts!
Summer – Teddy Bear’s Picnic (Cooking and Nutrition)
In this unit, join Mr Bear and make a range of delicious picnic foods. Mr Bear will ask the children to help him out with a variety of picnic problems! The class will learn about different types of foods and have the chance to explore a variety of picnic foods. They will design, create and evaluate their own picnic snacks from rainbow omelette cakes to delicious and nutritious kebabs!