Design and Technology
Intent
We want all our children to develop their creativity, use their imagination and explore their ideas to make purposeful products. We want all our children to problem solve and create solutions, whilst equipping them with life skills.
Useful websites:
- What is D.T. and why is it important? https://www.stem.org.uk/news-and-views/opinions/what%E2%80%99s-point-design-and-technology
- Learning about food and cooking: https://www.foodafactoflife.org.uk
- For designing and building interesting projects at home, visit: https://www.exploratorium.edu/pie/ideas.html#page https://www.sciencekids.co.nz/technology.html
- For learning about D.T. moments in history, visit: https://inventivekids.com/
- And if you want to make better use of that big box of Lego in the attic: https://www.lego.com/en-gb/themes/letsbuildtogether/365-activities
Local places of interest:
- https://www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/ (A great day out for all ages) https://www.boreplace.org/ (Milling and bread making, growing foods and craft activities)
- https://www.diggerland.com/ (Fun way to learn about pulleys and levers, control mechanisms and other real-life STEM applications)
Supporting Your Child at Home