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DT Mechanisms - KS1 Sliders and Levers - Researching!
This engaging and purposeful lesson enables children to understand what slider and lever mechanisms are and consider their uses.
The lesson was originally taught as a part of a series of lessons created to guide children towards creating polar slider and lever scenes, but the resources can easily be adapted to fit your own particular project.
This first lesson helps children to:
-Understand what slider and lever mechanisms are;
-Consider objects, vehicles and tools that use slider and lever mechanisms;
-Understand how slider and lever mechanisms work, including introducing children to the key vocabulary (e.g. bridge, slot, pivot, etc);
-Begin thinking about design considerations for creating a polar slider/ lever mechanisms picture.
Included is an eye-catching and comprehensive 17-slide PowerPoint presentation, and a research template (in both Word and PDF).
These lessons were originally created for children in years 1-2, but may be adapted for slightly older and younger year groups. The other lessons in the series are available on this site individually, or all of the lessons can be purchased as a part of a bundle.
DT Mechanisms - Wheels and Axles - Making!
This engaging and purposeful series of lessons enables children to gradually develop towards constructing vehicles using wheels and axles. The resources were originally created to guide children towards building safari buggies, but the resources can easily be adapted to fit your own particular project.
This is the third lesson in the series, which focuses on making the wheel, axle and enables children to:
-Recall how wheel and axle mechanisms work;
-Recall key terminology relating to wheel and axle mechanisms;
-Understand a clear design brief;
-Understand how to put together a chassis, different types of wheel/ axle fixings and washers;
-Test and improve their base vehicle.
The resource is made up of a 12-slide PowerPoint presentation.
These lessons were originally created for children in years 2 and 3, but may be adapted for slightly older and younger year groups.
DT: Mechanisms - Levers and Linkages - Knowledge Organiser!
This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for children, teachers and parents learning about ‘Mechanisms’ as a part of the lower KS2 curriculum in Design and Technology. The organiser is clear, logical and fully meets the expectations of the National Curriculum.
This organiser has a particular emphasis on sliders and levers.
It includes sections on:
-Overview - Mechanisms, Levers and Linkages;
-Example Mechanisms - Seesaw, Scissors, Steam Engines, Scissor Lifts;
-Designing;
-Making and Evaluating;
-Health and Safety Guidance.
The resource is designed to be printed onto A3, and is provided as both a PDF and a Word version (so that you can edit if you want to). All images used are licensed for commercial use and are cited on a separate document (included).
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Subject Foundations in EYFS - Knowledge Organisers Bundle!
These clear, detailed and visually-appealing resources help to detail and categorise the EYFS foundation learning in each of the primary curriculum subject areas
It is an important resource for EYFS teachers and parents, but also subject leaders, to aid them in the development of a clearly-mapped and well-sequenced subject curriculum across the school.
This organiser groups the subject-related learning into the relevant EYFS areas of learning (e.g. Understanding the World, Expressive Arts and Design, Communication and Language, etc.)
The resources are designed to be printed onto A3, and are provided as both PDF and Word documents (so that you can edit if you want to). All images used are licensed for commercial use and are cited on a separate document (included).
EYFS Learning in Design and Technology - Knowledge Organiser!
This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource helps to detail and categorise the foundation Design and Technology learning that takes place in the EYFS stage.
It is an important resource for EYFS teachers and parents, but also Design and Technology subject leaders to aid the development of a clearly-mapped and well-sequenced D+T curriculum across the school.
This organiser groups the D+T- related learning into the relevant EYFS areas of learning, including:
-Expressive Arts and Design;
-Understanding the World;
-Physical Development.
There is also a section detailing ‘Health and Safety’ considerations.
The resource is designed to be printed onto A3, and is provided as both a PDF and a Word version (so that you can edit if you want to). All images used are licensed for commercial use and are cited on a separate document (included).
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Huge Primary Design and Technology Knowledge Organisers Bundle!
These clear, detailed and visually-appealing resources offer a complete reference point for children, teachers and parents building knowledge of the Primary Design and Technology curriculum. The organisers are clear, logical and fully aligned with the expectations of the National Curriculum.
Included are organisers based on:
-KS1 Structures: Freestanding Structures
-KS2 Structures: Shell Structures;
-KS2 Structures: Frame Structures;
-KS1 Mechanisms: Slides and Levers;
-KS1 Mechanisms: Wheels and Axles;
-KS2 Mechanisms: Gears and Pulleys;
-KS1 Textiles: Joining Techniques;
-KS2 Textiles: Simple Sewing;
-KS2 Textiles: More Complex Sewing;
-KS2 Electrical Systems: Simple Circuits and Switches;
-KS2 Electrical Systems: More Complex Circuits and Switches;
-KS1 Food and Nutrition: Preparing Food
-KS2 Food and Nutrition: Healthy and Varied Diet;
-KS2 Food and Nutrition: Culture and Seasonality
The resources are designed to be printed onto A3 (although can be printed onto A4), and are provided in both PDF and Word versions (so that you can edit if you want to). All images used are licensed for commercial use and are cited on a separate document (included).
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KS2 Design and Technology Knowledge Organisers Bundle!
These clear, detailed and visually-appealing resources offer a complete reference point for children, teachers and parents building knowledge of the KS2 Design and Technology curriculum. The organisers are clear, logical and fully aligned with the expectations of the National Curriculum.
Included are organisers based on:
-Structures: Shell Structures;
-Structures: Frame Structures;
-Mechanisms: Gears and Pulleys;
-Textiles: Simple Sewing;
-Textiles: More Complex Sewing;
-Electrical Systems: Simple Circuits and Switches;
-Electrical Systems: More Complex Circuits and Switches;
-Food and Nutrition: Healthy and Varied Diet;
-Food and Nutrition: Culture and Seasonality
The resources are designed to be printed onto A3 (although can be printed onto A4), and are provided in both PDF and Word versions (so that you can edit if you want to). All images used are licensed for commercial use and are cited on a separate document (included).
DT: Electrical Systems - More Complex Switches and Circuits - KS2 Knowledge Organiser!
This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for children, teachers and parents building their knowledge of electrical systems as a part of the KS2 curriculum in Design and Technology. The organiser is clear, logical and fully meets the expectations of the National Curriculum.
This organiser has a particular emphasis on further switches and circuits.
It includes sections on:
-Overview - Electrical Systems, More Complex Circuits and Switches;
-Research - Thomas Edison, Traffic Lights, Burglar Alarm;
-Designing;
-Making and Evaluating;
-Health and Safety Guidance.
The resource is designed to be printed onto A3, and is provided as both a PDF and a Word version (so that you can edit if you want to). All images used are licensed for commercial use and are cited on a separate document (included).
DT: Electrical Systems - Simple Circuits and Switches - Knowledge Organiser!
This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for children, teachers and parents building their knowledge of electrical systems as a part of the KS2 curriculum in Design and Technology. The organiser is clear, logical and fully meets the expectations of the National Curriculum.
This organiser has a particular emphasis on simple circuits and switches.
It includes sections on:
-Overview - Electrical Systems, Simple Circuits and Switches;
-Example Battery-Powered Products - Simple Circuit, Torch, Handheld Fan;
-Designing;
-Making and Evaluating;
-Health and Safety Guidance.
The resource is designed to be printed onto A3, and is provided as both a PDF and a Word version (so that you can edit if you want to). All images used are licensed for commercial use and are cited on a separate document (included).
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Mechanisms - Primary DT - Knowledge Organisers Bundle!
These clear, detailed and visually-appealing resources offer a complete reference point for children, teachers and parents building knowledge of the Mechanisms and Mechanical Systems elements of primary Design and Technology. The organisers are clear, logical and fully meet the expectations of the National Curriculum.
The knowledge organisers included are:
-Wheels and Axles (KS1)
-Slides and Levers (KS1/KS2)
-Gears and Pulleys (KS2)
-Levers and Linkages
-Overview;
-Example Mechanisms;
-Designing;
-Making and Evaluating;
-Health and Safety Guidance.
The resources are designed to be printed onto A3 (although can be printed onto A4), and are provided in both PDF and Word versions (so that you can edit if you want to). All images used are licensed for commercial use and are cited on a separate document (included).
DT: Mechanisms - Gears and Pulleys - KS2 Knowledge Organiser!
This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for children, teachers and parents building their knowledge of mechanical systems as a part of the KS2 curriculum in Design and Technology. The organiser is clear, logical and fully meets the expectations of the National Curriculum.
This organiser has a particular emphasis on gears and pulleys
It includes sections on:
-Overview - Mechanical Systems, Gears and Pulleys;
-Example Mechanisms - Flagpole, Can Opener, Bicycle;
-Designing - Toy Car;
-Making and Evaluating - Toy Car;
-Health and Safety Guidance.
The resource is designed to be printed onto A3, and is provided as both a PDF and a Word version (so that you can edit if you want to). All images used are licensed for commercial use and are cited on a separate document (included).
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Textiles Primary Knowledge Organisers Bundle!
These clear, detailed and visually-appealing resources offer a complete reference point for children, teachers and parents building knowledge of the ‘Textiles’ elements of Design and Technology. The organisers are clear, logical and fully meet the expectations of the National Curriculum.
There are KS1, lower KS2, and upper KS2 organisers, which each include sections on:
-Overview;
-Example Textiles;
-Designing;
-Making and Evaluating;
-Health and Safety Guidance.
The resources are designed to be printed onto A3 (although can be printed onto A4), and are provided in both PDF and Word versions (so that you can edit if you want to). All images used are licensed for commercial use and are cited on a separate document (included).
DT: Textiles - Combining Different Fabric Shapes - Upper KS2 Knowledge Organiser!
This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for children, teachers and parents developing their knowledge of Textiles as a part of the KS2 curriculum in Design and Technology. The organiser is clear, logical and fully meets the expectations of the National Curriculum.
This organiser has a particular emphasis on combining different fabric shapes
It includes sections on:
-Overview - Textiles and Combining Fabric Shapes;
-Example Textiles - Embroidered Clothes and Tie Dye Bags;
-Designing;
-Making and Evaluating;
-Health and Safety Guidance.
The resource is designed to be printed onto A3, and is provided as both a PDF and a Word version (so that you can edit if you want to). All images used are licensed for commercial use and are cited on a separate document (included).
DT: Textiles - Sewing Techniques - Lower KS2 Knowledge Organiser!
This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for children, teachers and parents building their knowledge of Textiles as a part of the KS2 curriculum in Design and Technology. The organiser is clear, logical and fully meets the expectations of the National Curriculum.
This organiser has a particular emphasis on developing sewing techniques.
It includes sections on:
-Overview - Textiles and Sewing Techniques;
-Example Textiles - Phone Cases, Wallets and Purses;
-Designing;
-Making and Evaluating;
-Health and Safety Guidance.
The resource is designed to be printed onto A3, and is provided as both a PDF and a Word version (so that you can edit if you want to). All images used are licensed for commercial use and are cited on a separate document (included).
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KS1 Design and Technology Knowledge Organisers Bundle!
These clear, detailed and visually-appealing resources offer a complete reference point for children, teachers and parents covering all elements of the KS1 Design and Technology curriculum. The organisers are clear, logical and fully aligned with the expectations of the National Curriculum.
Included are organisers based on:
-Structures: Freestanding Structures;
-Mechanism: Slides and Levers;
-Mechanism: Wheels and Axles;
-Textiles: Templates and Joining Techniques;
-Food and Nutrition
The resources are designed to be printed onto A3 (although can be printed onto A4), and are provided in both PDF and Word versions (so that you can edit if you want to). All images used are licensed for commercial use and are cited on a separate document (included).
DT: Textiles - Templates and Joining Techniques - KS1 Knowledge Organiser!
This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for children, teachers and parents building their knowledge of Textiles as a part of the KS1 curriculum in Design and Technology. The organiser is clear, logical and fully meets the expectations of the National Curriculum.
This organiser has a particular emphasis on templates and joining techniques.
It includes sections on:
-Overview - Textiles;
-Example Textiles - Blankets, Quilts and Clothes;
-Designing;
-Making and Evaluating;
-Health and Safety Guidance.
The resource is designed to be printed onto A3, and is provided as both a PDF and a Word version (so that you can edit if you want to). All images used are licensed for commercial use and are cited on a separate document (included).
DT: Mechanisms - Wheels and Axles - KS1 Knowledge Organiser!
This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for children, teachers and parents learning about ‘Mechanisms’ as a part of the KS1 curriculum in Design and Technology. The organiser is clear, logical and fully meets the expectations of the National Curriculum.
This organiser has a particular emphasis on wheels and axles.
It includes sections on:
-Overview - Mechanisms, Wheels and Axles;
-Example Mechanisms - Ferris Wheel, Roller Skates, Toy Car;
-Designing;
-Making and Evaluating;
-Health and Safety Guidance.
The resource is designed to be printed onto A3, and is provided as both a PDF and a Word version (so that you can edit if you want to). All images used are licensed for commercial use and are cited on a separate document (included).
DT: Mechanisms - Sliders and Levers - KS1 Knowledge Organiser!
This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for children, teachers and parents learning about ‘Mechanisms’ as a part of the KS1 curriculum in Design and Technology. The organiser is clear, logical and fully meets the expectations of the National Curriculum.
This organiser has a particular emphasis on sliders and levers.
It includes sections on:
-Overview - Mechanisms, Sliders and Levers;
-Example Mechanisms - Seesaw, Scissors, Children’s Books, Drawers;
-Designing;
-Making and Evaluating;
-Health and Safety Guidance.
The resource is designed to be printed onto A3, and is provided as both a PDF and a Word version (so that you can edit if you want to). All images used are licensed for commercial use and are cited on a separate document (included).
Bundle Sale
DT: Structures Primary Knowledge Organisers Bundle!
These clear, detailed and visually-appealing resources offer a complete reference point for children, teachers and parents covering the ‘Structures’ elements of Design and Technology. The organisers are clear, logical and fully meet the expectations of the National Curriculum.
There are KS1, lower KS2, and upper KS2 organisers, which each include sections on:
-Overview;
-Example Structures;
-Designing;
-Making and Evaluating;
-Health and Safety Guidance.
The resources are designed to be printed onto A3 (although can be printed onto A4), and are provided in both PDF and Word versions (so that you can edit if you want to). All images used are licensed for commercial use and are cited on a separate document (included).
DT: Structures - Upper KS2 Knowledge Organiser!
This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for children, teachers and parents learning about ‘Structures’ as a part of the KS2 curriculum in Design and Technology. The organiser is clear, logical and fully meets the expectations of the National Curriculum.
This organiser has a particular emphasis on frame structures.
It includes sections on:
-Overview - Structures and Frame Structures;
-Example Structures - The Eiffel Tower and Tents/Gazebos;
-Designing - How do I design a strong, stable, secure frame structure;
-Making and Evaluating;
-Health and Safety Guidance.
The resource is designed to be printed onto A3, and is provided as both a PDF and a Word version (so that you can edit if you want to). All images used are licensed for commercial use and are cited on a separate document (included).