Y2 Design and Technology

Food technology
  • Design—what makes a healthy lunchbox by generating and sharing ideas
  • Links to food—developing ideas from yr 1 on food preparation, hygiene and where food comes from, learn about basic nutrition.
  • Cut, peel or grate ingredients safely and hygienically
  • Measure or weigh using measuring cups or electronic scales
  • Assemble or cook ingredients
  • Evaluate
Sewing
  • Design—puppet to be purposeful, functional and appealing.
  • Skill building—develop skills learnt in FDS and yr 1.
  • Tools– use different tools and materials to fit purpose.
  • Shape textiles using templates
  • Join textiles using running stitch
  • Colour and decorate textiles (e.g. dyeing, adding sequins, printing)
  • Evaluate
Mechanics of wheels/axles/levers/
  • Design—to be purposeful, functional and appealing.
  • Skill building—develop skills learnt in FDS and yr 1.
  • Make products, refining the design as work progresses
  • Tools– use different tools and materials to fit purpose.
  • Evaluate– how could vehicles be improved next time?