Autumn 1

In design and technology this half term we will be learning to create different mechanisms in order to make a moving picture.

We will be:

• Investigating different types of mechanisms, such as: wheel mechanisms, slider mechanisms and lever and pivot mechanisms
• Designing our own illustrations, that move, for a book about minibeasts!
• Using different types of tools and equipment to measure, cut and join materials.
• Saying what we think is good about our moving pictures and what we could do to make them even better!

Autumn 2

TBC

Spring 1

TBC

Spring 2

TBC

Summer 1

In design and technology this half term we will be designing and cooking pizzas!

We will be:

• Investigating what our favourite pizza toppings are
• Investigating which types of bread will be best to make a pizza with
• Thinking about what things to eat to make sure we have a balanced diet
• Designing our own healthy pizzas
• Learning to cut, peel and grate ingredients safely and hygienically
• Preparing and making our own pizzas that we have designed.

Summer 2

TBC