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Curriculum Content
Key Stage 3 pupils use a wide range of materials including wood, metal, plastics,
food ingredients, textiles and graphic media to design and make products. They
work out their ideas, taking into account how products will be used, who will
use them, how much they cost and their appearance. They develop their understanding
of designing and making by investigating products. They use computers, including
computer-aided design and manufacture (CAD/CAM) and control software, as an
integral part of designing and making.
Practical cookery is an essential part of the food course. The majority of ingredients will be provided, but occasionally pupils will be asked to bring small amounts of food. It is essential that they bring a suitable container for every practical lesson.
Resources
These include well-equipped workshops, food, textiles and graphics areas. There is also a computer room area with access to the school computer network system. Gaining Specialist School Status in Technology has enabled us to purchase a number of machines which will enable Pupils to experience industrial techniques. There are class sets of textbooks as well as numerous reference books.Teaching Methods
Pupils are taught in mixed groups of boys and girls during the three years. The teacher gives a great deal of information orally. Textbooks and worksheets are used, along with visual material. Pupils learn through investigation and experimental work and there is always a free exchange of information and ideas between staff and pupils.Skills and Knowledge
Your child will follow a programme of study laid down by the National Curriculum, carried out in the workshops, computer, food and textiles work areas. This covers the following:Designing and making skills
Knowledge, skills and understanding which includes:
- developing, planning and communicating ideas;
- working with tools, equipment, materials and components to produce quality goods;
- evaluating processes and products;
- materials and components;
- systems and control (mechanisms, electronics etc.);
- structures.