Autumn 1:
· Bridges (structures) – pupils will learn about structures – scale, shape, strength. · Pupils will work independently to design and build a solution to the set brief. · Pupils will test their work. · Pupils will revisit Health & Safety requirements in the workshop.
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Assessment:
Formative assessment of portfolio and practical work.
Summative assessment. |
Autumn 2:
· Plastics – an introductory project to working and making with plastic. · Pupils will learn about appropriate tools, machines and processes that can be used. · Pupils will create and test their ideas through model making. · Pupils will learn about net shapes. |
Assessment:
Formative assessment of portfolio and practical work.
Summative assessment.
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Spring 1:
· Bugs · Pupils will research and create drawings and designs of insects/beetles/bugs · Pupils will respond to an external brief. · Pupils will learn about using appropriate tools and materials for task. · Pupils will test ideas. |
Assessment:
Formative assessment of portfolio and practical work.
Summative assessment
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Spring 2:
· Bugs · Pupils will Learn how to make a mould for the vacuum former from clay · Pupils will consider scale and waste. · Pupils will test their product , make appropriate changes and evaluate progress. |
Assessment:
Formative assessment of portfolio and practical work.
Summative assessment |
Summer 1:
· Storage – pupils will design a small lidded storage box for a specified person, place or object. · Pupils will consider scale and waste by making tests/templates. · Pupils will test their product and make appropriate changes. |
Assessment:
Formative assessment of portfolio and practical work.
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Summer 2:
· Storage continued · Pupils will design imagery for the exterior of their storage. · Pupils will use appropriate methods/techniques to apply their designs/imagery. · Problem solving – Pupils will be assessed on being able to independently create a solution for a set problem solving task. |
Assessment:
Formative assessment of portfolio and practical work.
Summative assessment |
Possible curriculum enrichment trips/learning outside the classroom:
· 4 bridges Birkenhead. · Design Galleries – Walker Art Gallery, Manchester City Art Gallery. · Tate Gallery Liverpool. · Manchester Craft Design Centre |
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SMSC content:
· Environment – designing structures for living. · Cultural – using historical and critical studies to influence ideas. · Resources – designing to minimise waste/preserve materials. |
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· Industrial designer. · Structural engineer. · Furniture designer. · Working in construction. · Joiner. · Electrician. |