Design Technology

Within Design Technology, learning links to other subjects will be made where possible. The subject is also split into a balance of developing knowledge and skills as set out in the milestones below. 

Know what a structure is

Know how to increase strength or stability in a structure

Know what a recipe is

Know names of ingredients

Understand basic food hygiene (washing hands)

Know names of materials (wool, felt, etc.)

Join, stick, cut and glue materials 

Talk about a product 

Mix, stir and knead ingredients 

Combine materials

Measure, cut, join and weave materials 

Evaluate a product

Within Design Technology, learning links to other subjects will be made where possible. The subject is also split into a balance of developing knowledge and skills as set out in the milestones below. 

Understand purpose

Name fruits and vegetables 

Know how to make a structure stable

Know how a lever works

Follow a recipe

Use tools safely

Cut, slice, grate and peel food 

Cut, fold, join, punch holes, fasten and fix materials 

Measure carefully

Evaluate a product

Within Design Technology, learning links to other subjects will be made where possible. The subject is also split into a balance of developing knowledge and skills as set out in the milestones below. 

Name foods used and where they come from 

Understand healthy eating

Explore mechanisms (axles)

Explore components (wheels, chassis, body, etc.)

Recognise different textiles

Know different stitches

Cut, slice, grate, peel, juice and mix ingredients 

Use tools safely

Cut, saw, join and measure materials 

Thread a needle

Use basic sewing skills

Evaluate their product, existing products and  against design criteria  

Within Design Technology, learning links to other subjects will be made where possible. The subject is also split into a balance of developing knowledge and skills as set out in the milestones below. 

Understand uses of pneumatics

Describe how pneumatics work  

Know what a healthy diet is

Name fruits and vegetables 

Understand food hygiene 

Explore products from the past 

Cut, join, make holes, fasten and measure materials 

Cut,slice, grate, peel food

Measure and create a template

Thread a needle

Use a wider range of stitches

Evaluate existing products, their products and the products of others

Within Design Technology, learning links to other subjects will be made where possible. The subject is also split into a balance of developing knowledge and skills as set out in the milestones below. 

Know history of products

Select appropriate stitch 

Investigate current products

Understand food hygiene and oven safety 

Design a pattern 

Join materials and strengthen fabrics

Create electrical circuits and use a switch 

Design a prototype

Saw wood 

Measure, cut, slice, grate, peel and mix ingredients 

Bake food 

Within Design Technology, learning links to other subjects will be made where possible. The subject is also split into a balance of developing knowledge and skills as set out in the milestones below. 

Discuss seasonality 

Explain where food comes from 

Understand frame structures 

Know how to strengthen designs

Explore cams, pulleys and gears 

Understand how parts move

Measure, cut, slice, grate, peel, chop and mix ingredients 

Cook food

Use tools safely

Saw wood and join it with dowels 

Drill holes 

Evaluate their own and existing products, and suggest improvements 

Within Design Technology, learning links to other subjects will be made where possible. The subject is also split into a balance of developing knowledge and skills as set out in the milestones below. 

Explain seasonality 

Understand origins of recipes 

Understand how to use Computer Aided Design

Research and evaluate existing products

Cut, peel, slice, grate, mix and knead ingredients 

Bake food 

Create a specification 

Create a template and prototype

Combine fabrics 

Create electrical circuits with switches 

Program a micro bit