Foundation

Phase 1

Phase 2

Phase 3

EYFS

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2

3

4

5

6

TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE

1

MECHANISMS AND MECHANICAL STRUCTURES

1a. How do different things move?

1b. How can we make our pictures move using levers, sliders and rotating mechanisms?

1c. How can we use air to make a moving model?

1d. How can we use cams to make toys with moving parts?

2

STRUCTURES

2a. What can I build using construction kits?

2b. How can we join materials to create structures? (Model playground)

2c. What techniques can help us make free-standing structures? (Photo frames)

2d. What makes bridges strong and fit for purpose?

3

TEXTILES

3a. Can you explore materials and tools?

3b. Can you join and decorate fabric in different ways? (Making Hand/Finger Puppets)

3c. Can you use sewing skills to make decorative seasonal stockings/decorations?

3d. Can you apply a wide range of techniques to make a decorative yet functional phone/Tablet case?

4

ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

4a. How can we make a Beebot move?

4b. Which products use batteries and why might they not work?

4c. How can we incoporate electrical circuits into our designs and products? (Lava lamp)

4d. Can you create a ‘Programming Adventure’?

FOOD AND NUTRITION

5

FOOD PREPARATION AND COOKING

5a. What does that taste like?

5b. How can we prepare and combine our fruit and vegetables into tasty recipes? (Fruit salad/fruit kebabs)

5c. How can we combine food groups to make a healthy sandwich?

5d. How can we adapt and cook our favourite recipes? (Building Burgers)

6

KNOWLEDGE OF FOOD AND NUTRITION

6a. What do I know about food?

6b. Can we grow something to eat?

6c. Where does our food come from?

6d. How can we know what is in our food?