'Tell me and I forget - show me and I may remember - Let me do and I learn'
At Argyle, Design Technology is a subject that is practical and provides opportunities for all children to design and make good quality products for a specific purpose. It encourages children to become independent and creative problem solvers, both as individuals and as part of a team. They develop technical understanding and making skills, learn about design methods and investigate their environment and the materials around them.
At Argyle our curriculum for Design Technology is planned to ensure that skills are built on across each Key Stage. Activities are designed to be engaging and link to Humanities and Science topics and to prepare children to take part in the development of tomorrow's rapidly changing world.
Our Curriculum Overview 2021- 22
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Take a look at some of our Design Technology workshops.
YEAR 1 made 'Wind Up Scuttlers. These are insects made from card and wheels that are wound up and the insect 'scuttles' forward.
Year 2 made swings and see-saws using straws and pipe cleaners.
Year 4 created a Roman Chariot complete with two horses and a charioteer.
YEAR 5 made Orreries . These are simple working models that show the relative motion of the Earth and Moon around the Sun.
YEAR 6 created Electric Fan Buggies with a battery, motor and switch.
COOKING
All children have the opportunity to cook across the year both indoors and outside. It is an important part of them learning how to have a healthy lifestyle.
YEAR 1 Made Coleslaw
The children learnt to peel, slice, grate and mix a variety of vegetables to make coleslaw.