Marlborough Gardens,
Upminster, Essex,
RM14 1SF
Tel 01708 225684
or 01708 229655
Fax 01708 220232

Curriculum Yearbook

 


Design Technology

Aims for the Year
  • reinforce workshop safety
  • work in a more complex way with tools and machinery
  • complete a cross-curricular Kids Alive Project
  • improve presentation and formal drawing skills
  • introduce the use of wood for design solutions
  • reinforce cultural, spiritual, and moral links via the Kids Alive Project
What we will do
  • design and make a picture holder
  • design, research and make a clock for Kids Alive; this is a real situation brief from Mr Spurdle
  • improve on drawing skills by using D/T produced study Booklets
Assessment
  • practical skills – observed in classroom and marked out of 20
  • regular marking of homework
  • year 8 test
Ways you can help
  • help with research set for homework
  • ensure pupil is properly equipped for each lesson
Keywords
Pupils are provided with a list of important vocabulary during lessons.