This half term, Year 4 have been learning how to sew a pouch using felt and a needle and thread! We designed our pouches independently then joined up with a partner for the creating part! Lots of the children found…
We had a lovely lesson this morning, remembering skills from previous year groups and bringing knowledge from home to help us with two new techniques. First we learned how to make a cross stitch from two simple stitches, then we…
After exploring how to join paper to create freestanding structures, Year 6 set about realising their prototype shelters. They used flaps, folds and joins to create stable structures. As they were just exploring prototype designs, they used masking tape…
On Friday, we learned about how to use sharp knives and vegetable peelers safely. We practised using claw and bridge holds so our fingers were out of the way! Have you been able to help at home using your new…
Last term, Year 6 started to explore existing shelters. They used the Kagan structure, Round Table, to discuss the different features of shelters such as bus stops, phone boxes ("What are they?"), bird houses, tents and umbrellas. Next, they sketched…
Our freestanding structures are taking shape! Here are the first to be completed . . . see how well the models match the plans? Just amazing you guys! Watch this space for more next week.
For Autumn Year 2's topic was The Toy Maker. For D.T. We followed a set of instructions to make a simple toy using four objects. Year 2 had to make a toy using every day materials. We conducted studies…
After exploring cam mechanisms in existing toys, Year 6 had a go at creating our own cam and follower experiments. We worked in pairs and used corrugated cardboard, paper fasteners and lollipop sticks. The next part of our process was…
This afternoon, Year 3 designed and made dinosaur heads with pneumatic mechanisms to move the jaws! We spent a long time yesterday exploring different ways of using the power of air to make things move. After experimenting with different options,…
Our Alice in wonderland stages are complete and ready for the ROH online showcase next week. Year 5 have worked hard in DT to plan, draft, design and construct a 3D miniature replica of a stage, along with some figurines to…