DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY - Year 7
Teacher in charge - Mr A. Jelf
To extend the skills and knowledge developed at Key Stage 2 by introducing pupils to a range of skills concepts and processes which meet the requirements of the National Curriculum for Design and Technology. In particular work will concentrate on designing and making which make up the single attainment target in Design and Technology.
All Year 7 pupils follow a Design and Technology
programme for 3 x 50 minute lessons for the whole year. The year group is
divided into eight groups of approximately 20 pupils. The following work is
covered,
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TEXTILES Teacher Mrs H. Kaye |
Patch-work cushions with a sustainable theme. Cutting and joining fabric. Use of sewing machines - becoming familiar with school sewing machines. Health and safety. |
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FOOD Teacher Mr A. Jelf |
Health and Safety practices Healthy eating guidelines and diet analysis Recipe adaptations. Design and make task including Batch production. |
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PRODUCT DESIGN Teacher Mrs N Newton |
Health and Safety and basic use of hand and machine tools. Copper bracelet. Structures. |
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SYSTEMS AND CONTROL Teacher Mr A. Buck |
Mobile Phone Holder Electronic Display
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Pupils will have the opportunity to work individually, in pairs and in groups. Most of the lessons will be based around practical activities which will involve the use of a wide range of equipment and machinery. Pupils will be encouraged to take home what they produce although in some instances this may not be until the end of a module or a term.
Homework will normally be set each week and will usually be follow up work from lessons or preparation or research work.
Each module (or unit within a module) will be assessed and the results recorded. Pupils will be encouraged to develop self assessment skills through regularly evaluating their own and other’s work.