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Year 8 - DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY

During this year your child will be able to experience how designers work and learn and why Technology is so relevant to our lives. Following a common design process to help solve problems they will complete 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 a clock.

When studying Food Technology pupils will learn about commercial food environments, nutrition and produce a number of practical outcomes including naan bread, relishes and burgers. When studying the food module pupils will be required to bring ingredients.

In Textiles pupils will use the sewing machine and basic construction techniques to produce a piece of film merchandise.

When studying Electronics they will build upon the last year's theory to develop their knowledge of the subject. They produce a printed circuit board of their own design and build a steady hand game.

In Year 8 they will study Graphics for the first time and work as a graphic designer to develop the packaging for a new chocolate bar and a point-of-sale display to promote the product.

Each item they produce will be brought home on completion.