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Structures

  • What is a structure?

    Explore what a structure is by learning about frame structures and shell structures.

  • Building structures

    Find out about different types of structures, what they are made of and how they can be strengthened.

  • How can materials be ed?

    Learn about and explore how to make tab ts, butt ts, flanges and L braces.

Mechanisms

Textiles

  • Exploring materials

    Learn about the properties of different materials and find out which materials are best for different purposes.

  • What is a fastening?

    Explore different types of fastenings and discover where you can find them on everyday items.

  • How to decorate a product

    Learn how to decorate a product using different techniques and decorate your own sock puppet.

Cooking and nutrition

  • Where does food come from?

    Discover that almost everything we eat comes from plants or animals and from the land or the water.

  • What is healthy eating?

    Learn about the different food groups in the Eatwell Guide and how it can help us to eat more healthily.

  • Getting ready to cook

    Understand the different steps that you need to take to make sure that you are ready to cook safely and hygienically.

  • Choosing kitchen tools

    Learn about the special jobs that kitchen tools do so that you can choose the correct equipment when you're cooking.

Design

  • What is a design?

    Find out what a design is, how the design process works and how a design brief can help you make a good design.

  • How to make a design?

    Learn about how designers work and the different methods you can use to help plan your design.

  • Who will use a product?

    Explore why designers need to understand what a wants and needs.