Design Technology at Parkfields

Design and technology is an inspiring , rigorous and practical subject. Using creativity and imagination, pupils design and make products that solve real and relevant problems within a variety of contexts, considering their own and others’ needs, wants and values. They acquire a broad range of subject knowledge and draw on disciplines such as mathematics, science, engineering, computing and art. Pupils learn how to take risks, becoming resourceful, innovative, enterprising and capable citizens. Through the evaluation of past and present design and technology, they develop a critical understanding of its impact on daily life and the wider world. High-quality design and technology education makes an essential contribution to the creativity, wealth and well-being of the nation.

We aim to develop the creative, technical and practical expertise to perform everyday tasks confidently and to participate successfully in an increasingly technological world; build and apply a repertoire of knowledge, understanding and skills in order to design and make high quality prototypes and products for a wide range of users; critique, evaluate and test their ideas and products and the work of others; understand and apply the principles of nutrition and learn how to cook.

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Curriculum Overview

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Food & Nutrition

Foccacia bread

Knife skills

Stir Fry

Interhouse Bake Off

Making different bread products - biological raising agent

Hot Cross Buns

Wood fired Pizza

Making pasta

Design & Technology

Product Design - LED lamps

Product Design - LED light hangars

Product Design - Torches

Product Design - Keyrings

Textiles

Cushion Covers

Drawstring Bags

Embellished cushions

Embroidered bookmarks

Enrichment in Design Technology

Bug house

Cooking wood fired pizza outdoors

Community hedgehog house project

Christmas Tree Festival products

Cross Curricular Days

Using gears to create cranes

Making ice cream with dry ice

Product development

Investigating chocolate - making brownies

Mexican Food

Japanese Food