Autumn 1 – Design Technology

Mechanical Systems: Pneumatic Toys

This half-term, the children's topic is 'Mechanical Systems: Pneumatic Toys'. Throughout this unit of work, the children will be:

• Define a mechanism as a system of parts working together to create movement and a pneumatic system can be used as part of this.
• Describe how a pneumatic system forces air over a distance to create movement and identify pneumatic systems in a range of everyday objects.
• Describe different types of drawings used in design to explain ideas clearly and explain why one may be more useful for a particular situation.
• Develop design criteria from a design brief.
• Begin to draw different types of diagrams to generate suitable ideas.
• Recall different types of pneumatic systems used to design a toy and create one for a specific movement.
• Build secure housing for a pneumatic system, consider sustainable resources and work with materials to create different effects by cutting, creasing, folding, etc.
• Evaluate how well the design, materials and equipment help to achieve the design brief.

Autumn 2 – Art and Design

Craft and Design: Fabric of Nature

• Describe objects, images and sounds with relevant subject vocabulary.
• Create drawings that replicate a selected image.
• Select imagery and colours to create a mood board with a defined theme and colour palette.
• Complete four drawings, created with confident use of materials and tools to add colour.
• Understand the work of William Morris, using subject vocabulary to describe his work and style.
• Create a pattern using their drawing, taking inspiration from mood boards and initial research to develop it.
• Identify and explain where a pattern repeats.
• Follow instructions to create a repeating pattern, adding extra detail.
• Understand different methods of creating printed fabric in creative industries.
• Use sketchbooks to evaluate patterns.
• Produce ideas to illustrate products using their designs.

Spring 1 – Design and Technology

Textiles: Egyptian Collars

• Demonstrate their ability to use cross-stitch as a decorative feature or to join two pieces of fabric together.
• Develop appliqué designs based on design criteria.
• Design, cut and shape their template for an usekh or wesekh collar with increasing accuracy.
• Decorate their Egyptian collar using a variety of techniques, such as appliqué, cross-stitch, beads, buttons and pinking.
• Measure and attach a ribbon with a running stitch.
• Recognise different types and qualities of fabrics.
• Explain the aesthetic and functional properties of some of their material choices.

Spring 2 – Art and Design

Craft and Design: Egyptian Scrolls

• Recognise and discuss the importance of Ancient Egyptian art.
• Consider the suitability of a surface for drawing.
• Record colours, patterns and shapes through observational drawing.
• Choose and use tools and materials confidently.
• Begin to experiment with drawing techniques.
• Create a selection of sketches that show idea exploration.
• Produce a final design with a clear purpose.
• Follow instructions with minimal support.
• Discuss and evaluate the process and outcome of their work.
• Produce a complete painted or drawn piece from a design idea.
• Use colours and materials appropriately, showing an understanding of effective composition.
• Have a clear idea of the subject of their zine, including a range of images and information.

Summer 1 – Design Technology

Cooking and Nutrition: Seasonal Eating

• Explain that fruits and vegetables grow in different countries based on their climates and identify which grow where.
• Understand that seasonal fruits and vegetables grow in a given season and that eating them in season positively affects the environment.
• Identify which foods grow in which season and find recipes that contain seasonal foods.
• Know that importing food impacts the environment.
• Identify the equipment used to prepare food and explain why food needs to be prepared safely.
• Describe the taste of various fruits and vegetables and identify flavours.
• Design a seasonal dish and describe the ingredients’ nutritional benefits.
• Evaluate the dishes and give and receive feedback to identify strengths.

Summer 2 – Art and Design

Drawing: Developing Drawing Skills

• Use their observation skills to describe specific shapes, textures or patterns in objects.
• Shade with a reasonable degree of accuracy and skill following the four shading rules.
• Use mark marking to show texture and details.
• Use simple shapes to sketch the basis of their drawing before using lines and marks to add detail and texture.
• Apply shading skills to show areas of light and dark (tone).
• Apply line, shape and tone with digital tools.
• Save and present digital artwork.
• Use materials to create a design inspired by The Sun.