KS3 Technology
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| Notes: To develop independant problem solves, who are able to use a range of materials and techniques, in order to produce creative solutions. Note – The Design Technology Curriculum is taught using a rotation system. This will mean that the order that pupils are taught Engineering, Food Preparation & Nutrition and Product Design will be different. The length of each project is 1 term. | |||
| Year | Engineering | Food Preparation & Nutrition | Product Design |
| Year Objective: To learn and develop the fundamental skills required in each area of Design Technology. | |||
| 7 | Electronic systems and metalworking | Healthy eating | Woodworking key skills |
| Year Objective: To build upon and develop the fundamental skills learnt in year 7, whilst introducing new concepts. | |||
| 8 | Electronic systems and metalworking | Multicultural food | Woodworking and polymers |
| Year Objective: To build upon the skills learnt in year 8, whilst learning the advanced techniques used in Design Technology. | |||
| 9 | Advanced metalworking and CAD | Food commodities | Advanced woodworking |