Blog by Tag: Design and Technology

As part of their Design and Technology, Year 6 have been learning about how structures are strengthened and stabilised using a guyed mast and flying buttress. They then used their knowledge to design and create their own structure using spaghetti and marshmallows. They had to consider…

As part of their Design and Technology topic about structures, Year 6 experimented with spaghetti to test the strength of structures. By trial and error they found ways to make a sturdy structure that could withstand the weight of objects.  

In Design Technology Year 2 have been learning about the difference between processed and unprocessed foods. They found out that fruit and vegetables are unprocessed and give use nutrients to help us stay healthy. The children enjoyed learning how to use the claw and bridge grip to cut vegetables…

Year 1 are exploring structures this term. We are working to answer ‘How can you stop a tower from toppling over?’  We are investigating what needs to be in place so that a structure can remain standing on its own. We created some freestanding structures using different materials to explore and…

In Reception the children have been making rockets using different 3D shapes and joining them together. We talked about what things we might see in space and how a rocket would get there. We have been reading the story, William Bee’s Wonderful world of things that go! We looked at how a space…

At Forest School Y5 made mini Christmas Trees. They found a branch from a hazel wood tree and sawed off a small amount of wood. They used a knife to strip off the bark then whittled the wood into a pointy shape. After this they carved in a pattern and made a leafy texture. Finally, they decorated…

As part of their Design and Technology unit, Year 4 have been learning about the differences between processed and home made food. Today they used raw ingredients to make tomato soup. They were very careful to perfect their grating skills. 
 

Ahead of our next Design and Technology unit, some of us have been practising our textiles skills. We are all looking forward to seeing the completed blanket. 

As part of our Design and Technology, Year 4 have been learning about the differences between processed and homemade foods. Today they followed a recipe to make a pizza from scratch. They used Greek Yogurt instead of yeast. They learned how to mix the ingredients together and then how to knead the…

Year 4 are learning about the differences between processed and fresh foods. We have been comparing lists of ingredients of home made bread compared to shop bought bread. Some of us even baked bread at home from scratch to taste the difference between shop bought bread and homemade bread. Yum yum!

Year 3 were exploring healthy alternatives for yogurt snacks, as well as popcorn. Using preserved, fresh and dried fruits or seeds and oats for a little crunch. Just a sprinkle of sugar and various accompaniments to the popcorn. Most children enjoyed their tasty treats after choosing their own…

Y6 have been continuing their street food journey and have been learning how to make pitta bread from North Africa. They learned how to Mia and knee the dough to stretch the gluten strands and that by adding warm water to the yeast it would help it to grow. Once baked, the delicious warm bread was…