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Year 7 - DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY

During this year your child will be able to experience how designers work and learn, focusing on why technology is so relevant to our lives. By following a common design process they will solve problems completing projects in five different material areas.

In Resistant Materials (woods, metals and plastics) pupils will learn about the materials they are using and the tools and skills needed to shape them. They will produce an animal sculpture and an aluminium figure.

When studying Food pupils will learn about foods and nutrition, producing a number of practical outcomes including coleslaw and pizzas. When studying the food module pupils will be required to bring ingredients.

In Textiles pupils will learn to use the sewing machine and basic construction skills resulting in the production of a beanbag and a pencil case.

When studying Electronics they will learn about the principles of electronics, basic components, producing circuit boards and will produce a trivia game.

Structures will help to investigate how strong materials can be made using simple engineering principles and in groups they will build a bridge to carry as much weight as possible.

They will bring home the objects they have made during the year after their completion.