Curriculum Sequencing Documents - Technology
Most of the Design and Technology projects include all key themes as research, investigation, designing, making, technical knowledge and evaluation make up the assessment criteria. The level and depth intensify as the student progresses through the key stage due to the content and demand of each project. The sequencing is designed to reinforce and scaffold. Expectation of independence through progression is included ready for KS4.
Key themes - Research, Investigation, Designing, Making (application of knowledge), Risk (health and safety), Sustainability/environmental, Evaluation, Technical knowledge.
Skills - Independence, Transferrable skills, SMSC (culture, wider impact, team work, life skills).
| Year 7 – programmes of study | Year 8- programmes of study | Year 9- programmes of study |
| Health and safety Students are introduced to Technology during this 1st project. Health and safety are paramount so health and safety and basic Technology knowledge is incorporated – materials, tools and equipment. Themes Risk (health and safety), technical knowledgeSustainability/environmental Skills Independence, SMSC (culture, wider impact, team work, life skills). |
Theory recovery Students are currently recovering theory knowledge that has been lost during the pandemic. Themes Risk (health and safety), technical knowledgeSustainability/environmental Skills Independence, SMSC (culture, wider impact, team work, life skills). |
Theory recovery Students are currently recovering theory knowledge that has been lost during the pandemic. Themes Risk (health and safety), technical knowledgeSustainability/environmental Skills Independence, SMSC (culture, wider impact, team work, life skills). |
| Fridge magnet Students begin their technology journey by designing and making a fridge magnet. Themes Research, Investigation, Designing, Making (application of knowledge),Risk (health and safety), Sustainability/environmental, Evaluation. Skills Independence, Transferrable skills across the curriculum, SMSC (culture, wider impact, team work, life skills) |
Acrobat toy Students design and make an acrobat toy. They are building on design and make skills and are introduced to mechanisms. Themes Research, Investigation, Designing, Making (application of knowledge), Risk (health and safety), Sustainability/environmental, Evaluation Skills Independence, Transferrable skills across the curriculum, SMSC (culture, wider impact, team work, life skills) |
Clacker/rattle toy Students make a rattle. They are building on design and make skills but are introduced to wood turning and planeing. Themes Research, Investigation, Designing, Making (application of knowledge), Risk (health and safety), Sustainability/environmental, Evaluation Skills Independence, Transferrable skills across the curriculum, SMSC (culture, wider impact, team work, life skills) |
| Handheld stamp Students design and make a handheld stamp. They are introduced to new processes including vacuum forming, tools and equipment. Themes Research, Investigation, Designing, Making (application of knowledge),Risk (health and safety), Sustainability/environmental, Evaluation. Skills Independence, Transferrable skills across the curriculum, SMSC (culture, wider impact, team work, life skills) |
Educational building blocks Students design and make educational building blocks. They are building on design and make skills but are introduced to the graphics umbrella, surface developments, new tools and processes. Themes Research, Investigation, Designing, Making (application of knowledge), Risk (health and safety), Sustainability/environmental, Evaluation Skills Independence, Transferrable skills across the curriculum, SMSC (culture, wider impact, team work, life skills) |
Name/desk plaque Students design and make a name/desk plaque. They are building on design and make skills. They are introduced to CAD/CAM. Themes Research, Investigation, Designing, Making (application of knowledge), Risk (health and safety), Sustainability/environmental, Evaluation Skills Independence, Transferrable skills across the curriculum, SMSC (culture, wider impact, team work, life skills) |
