Design and Technology at Deira International School
Our DIS Design and Technology curriculum aims to provide pupils with the skill set to:
- Identify and solve their own design problems and understand how to reformulate problems given to them.
- Develop and communicate design ideas using annotated sketches, detailed plans, 3-D modelling.
- Select from and use specialist tools, techniques, processes, equipment and machinery precisely.
- Select from and use a wider, more complex range of materials, taking into account their properties.
- Test, evaluate and refine their ideas and products against a specification.
- Understand developments in design and technology, its impact on individuals, society and the environment, and the responsibilities of designers, engineers and technologists.
- Understand the common physical and working properties of materials.
- Understand that materials and components can be classified according to their properties and working characteristics.
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Curriculum Intention
Students will learn through a variety of creative and practical activities, pupils will be taught the knowledge, understanding and skills needed to engage in an iterative process of designing and making. The primary focus in Year 7 will center around plastics and it is through this core topic that all other sub strands will be implemented.
The aim of this process is to develop students who are:
Inquirers. They develop their natural curiosity. They acquire the skills necessary to conduct inquiry and research and show independence in learning.
Knowledgeable. They explore concepts, ideas and issues that have local and global significance. In so doing, they acquire in-depth knowledge and develop understanding across a broad and balanced range of disciplines.
Thinkers. They exercise initiative in applying thinking skills critically and creatively to recognize and approach complex problems, and make reasoned, ethical decisions.
Communicators. They understand and express ideas and information confidently and creatively.
Risk-takers. They approach unfamiliar situations and uncertainty with courage and have the independence of spirit to explore new roles, ideas and strategies.
Reflective. They give thoughtful consideration to their own learning and experience. They are able to assess and understand their strengths and limitations.
Curriculum Implementation
In Year 7 we teach the UK National Curriculum, supported by clear skills and knowledge progression. This ensures that skills and knowledge are built on year by year and sequenced appropriately to maximise learning for all children.
All teaching of DT follows the design, make and evaluate cycle. Each stage is rooted in technical knowledge. The design process is rooted in real life, relevant contexts to give meaning to learning. While making, students are given choice and a range of tools to choose freely from. To evaluate, students will be able to evaluate their own products against a design criteria. Each of these steps is rooted in technical knowledge and vocabulary. DT is always taught to a high standard, where each of the stages is given equal weight.
Assessment
Assessments is both practical and theory based in line with the expectations of GCSE/IB.
Theory 50%
Practical 50%
Theory: Students are asked to complete knowledge based Socrative assessments to assess understanding of theory knowledge as well as complete manufacturing diaries to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the manufacturing process.
Practical: Students are assessed practically each term through the design and making of their own solution to a given design brief. In year 7 the skill set is based on the cutting, shaping, joining and finishing of plastic.
Project 1 – Pencil Holder
Project 2 – Mobile Phone Display
Wider Curriculum
- English – each year group is given subject specific key words for their particular projects
- History/Social Studies/Geography – History of design and the impact it has had on society/ Social implications of design and our ethical choices as consumers/ How geographical location can impact the design requirements of a product.
- Art– communication of both 2D and 3D sketching techniques
- Mathematics – Use of different metrics and the understanding of measurements in the design process
- Students will be able to participate in a range of CCA activities including: IKEA maker day, Upcycling Scheme, KS3 CAD Club
Curriculum Impact
By the end of Year 7 pupils will be able to:
- Design purposeful, functional, appealing products for themselves and other users based on design criteria.
- Select from and use a range of tools and equipment to perform practical tasks [for example, cutting, shaping, joining and finishing]
- Explore and evaluate a range of existing products
Curriculum Intention
Students will learn through a variety of creative and practical activities, pupils will be taught the knowledge, understanding and skills needed to engage in an iterative process of designing and making. The primary focus in Year 8 will focus around woods and it is through this core topic that all other sub strands will be implemented.
The aim of this process is to develop students who are:
Inquirers. They develop their natural curiosity. They acquire the skills necessary to conduct inquiry and research and show independence in learning.
Knowledgeable. They explore concepts, ideas and issues that have local and global significance. In so doing, they acquire in-depth knowledge and develop understanding across a broad and balanced range of disciplines.
Thinkers. They exercise initiative in applying thinking skills critically and creatively to recognize and approach complex problems, and make reasoned, ethical decisions.
Communicators. They understand and express ideas and information confidently and creatively.
Risk-takers. They approach unfamiliar situations and uncertainty with courage and have the independence of spirit to explore new roles, ideas and strategies.
Reflective. They give thoughtful consideration to their own learning and experience. They are able to assess and understand their strengths and limitations.
Curriculum Implementation
In Year 8 we continue to teach based on the UK National Curriculum and build on skills and knowledge gained from the previous scheme of work in Year 7. This time we take our focus to the material area of woods. Skills and knowledge are built on from the previous year and sequenced appropriately to allow a natural progression of both skills and independence.
In Year 8 follow the design cycle of design, make and evaluate. Each stage is rooted in technical knowledge. The real life, relevant context for Year 8 is based on local culture and well as modern technologies.
While making, students are given choice and a range of tools to choose freely from. To evaluate, students will be able to evaluate their own products against a design criteria. Each of these steps will be rooted in technical knowledge and vocabulary specific to Year 8 projects, materials and processes.
Assessment
Assessments is both practical and theory based in line with the expectations of GCSE/IB.
Theory 50%
Practical 50%
Theory: Students are asked to complete knowledge based Socrative assessments to assess understanding of theory knowledge as well as complete manufacturing diaries to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the manufacturing process.
Practical: Students are assessed practically each term through the design and making of their own solution to a given design brief. In year 8 the skill set is based on the cutting, shaping, joining and finishing of wood/plastic.
Project 1 – G-Wagon
Project 2 – Desk Tidy
Wider Curriculum
- English – each year group is given subject specific key words for their particular projects
- History/Social Studies/Geography – History of design and the impact it has had on society/ Social implications of design and our ethical choices as consumers/ How geographical location can impact the design requirements of a product.
- Art– communication of both 2D and 3D sketching techniques
- Mathematics – Use of different metrics and the understanding of measurements in the design process
- Students will be able to participate in a range of CCA activities including: IKEA maker day, Upcycling Scheme, KS3 CAD Club
Curriculum Impact
By the end of Year 8 pupils will be able to:
- Identify and solve their own design problems and understand how to reformulate problems given to them
- Select from and use a wider, more complex range of materials, components and ingredients, taking into account their properties
- Investigate new and emerging technologies
Curriculum Intention
Students will learn through a variety of creative and practical activities, pupils will be taught the knowledge, understanding and skills needed to engage in an iterative process of designing and making.
The primary focus in Year 9 will revolve around Resistant Materials and it is through this core topic that all other sub strands will be implemented. It will be in Year 9 that we bring together all the skills and knowledge learned from the previous two years of study and combine them in one project.
The aim of this process is to develop students who are:
Inquirers. They develop their natural curiosity. They acquire the skills necessary to conduct inquiry and research and show independence in learning.
Knowledgeable. They explore concepts, ideas and issues that have local and global significance. In so doing, they acquire in-depth knowledge and develop understanding across a broad and balanced range of disciplines.
Thinkers. They exercise initiative in applying thinking skills critically and creatively to recognize and approach complex problems, and make reasoned, ethical decisions.
Communicators. They understand and express ideas and information confidently and creatively.
Risk-takers. They approach unfamiliar situations and uncertainty with courage and have the independence of spirit to explore new roles, ideas and strategies.
Reflective. They give thoughtful consideration to their own learning and experience. They are able to assess and understand their strengths and limitations.
Curriculum Implementation
In Year 9 we build on skills and knowledge gained from the previous two years. The previous focus off plastics (Year 7) and woods (Year 8) is combined in Year 9 where students undertake a project that requires all of these to create a successful outcome made from both resistant materials wood and plastic,
It will be these skills and knowledge built on from previous years and sequenced appropriately that allows a natural progression which is tested and concluded in this final scheme of work.
Students will follow the now familiar design cycle of design, make and evaluate. Presented with a real life, relevant context for which they are to independently provide a solution for.
While making, students will be given choice and a range of tools to choose freely from. To evaluate, students are be able to evaluate their own products against a design criteria. Each of these steps will be rooted in technical knowledge and vocabulary.
Each of the stages will be given equal weight. In year 9 more emphasis is placed on communicating ideas in a range of both 2D and 3D rendered sketching techniques.
Assessment
Assessments is both practical and theory based in line with the expectations of GCSE/IB.
Theory 50%
Practical 50%
Theory: Students are asked to complete knowledge based Socrative assessment on:
Properties
Plastics
Woods
ACCESS FM
Students will complete an electronic manufacturing diary with images and specific health and safety steps
Practical: Students are assessed practically through one final KS3 project which requires the combination of skills, tools and processes of all previous projects.
Project – Stationary Solution
Wider Curriculum
- English – each year group is given subject specific key words for their particular projects
- History/Social Studies/Geography – History of design and the impact it has had on society/ Social implications of design and our ethical choices as consumers/ How geographical location can impact the design requirements of a product.
- Art– communication of both 2D and 3D sketching techniques
- Mathematics – Use of different metrics and the understanding of measurements in the design process
- Students will be able to participate in a range of CCA activities including: IKEA maker day, Upcycling Scheme, KS3 CAD Club
Curriculum Impact
By the end of Year 9 pupils will be able to:
- Use research and exploration, such as the study of different cultures, to identify and understand user needs
- Select from and use specialist tools, techniques, processes, equipment and machinery precisely.
- Analyse the work of past and present professionals and others to develop and broaden their understanding
- Understand and use the properties of materials and the performance of structural elements to achieve functioning solutions
| THE LEARNING JOURNEY FOR DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY | ||||
| Unit / Block of work | Key Episodes / Questions | Additional Detail | Length of time. | Learner Attribute(s) |
| Desk Organiser | Develop your understanding of Health and Safety | Essential students are following the DATA health and safety procedures throughout DIS journey | 1 term | |
| I can follow the working drawing to mark out the given pieces. | Principled | |||
| I am able to describe best practice for using a craft knife and rule | ||||
| I will be able to describe how the desk organiser will be assembled. | ||||
| I am able to generate ideas using SCAMPER | ||||
| I will be able to recognise types of woods. | Investigate the primary source of wood and how they are made into stock forms | |||
| I am able measure and mark accurately | IGCSE Spec: Analyse the characteristics of different types of woods | |||
| I am able to design and manufacure my desk organiser | At IGCSE Criterion 4 – students must develop prototypes and final idea using a range of workshop skills and Criterion 6 – students must reflect and log their making journey | |||
| Birdhouse | Develop a understanding of iterative design | 1 term | ||
| generate a range of ideas | ||||
| Understand how to read orthographic drawings and be able draw orthographics drawings | Criterion 5 – IGCSE coursework and Criterion C and E for IA/IB | Thinker | ||
| measure and mark accuratley | At IGCSE Criterion 4 – students must develop prototypes and final idea using a range of workshop skills and Criterion 6 – students must reflect and log their making journey | |||
| Make a range of wood joints | ||||
| assessmble all the parts of the birdhouse | ||||
| Apply finishings process on timber | ||||
| Drawing techniques | Learn the rules of 1-point and 2-point perspective | IGCSE coursework – link to Criterion 3 – generating ideas and IGCSE Design paper 1- Q3 | 1 term | Communicator |
| Develop your understanding of isometric drawings | ||||
| Further develop your Crating skills | ||||
| Attempt IGCSE Design questions Q3 | ||||
Year 9 | Term | Overarching Topics | Assessment | Learning Resources |
Term 1
| Overarching Topic: Materials
Learning Objective
– To understand the common physical and working properties of materials – To understand that materials and components can be classified according to their properties and working characteristics. – To understand the environmental impact of deforestation – To be able to identify different wood joints. – To be able to use isometric paper to sketch different wood joints. – To be able to identify common plastics. – To be able to generate design proposals that match the criteria. – To be able to use the correct tools and equipment to mark out wood.
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Theory (50%). A student’s subject knowledge of materials and properties is to be assessed through a multiple choice Socrative.
Practical (50%). Marks are awarded through a student’s ability to communicate design proposals in relation to a specific design brief. |
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Term 2
| Overarching Topic: Stationary Holder
Learning Objective
– To Identify relevant sources of information, using a range of resources including ICT – To be able to select and use tools, equipment, and processes to shape and form materials safely and accurately and finish them appropriately. – To be able to discuss the working characteristics and applications of a range of modern materials, including wood and plastics. – To be able to use a range of techniques to join wood including; PVA, wood screws and wood joints. – To be able to work with both wood and plastic to manufacture one solution to a given problem.
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Theory (50%). Students produce an electronic manufacturing diary to document all steps, tools, equipment and safety in the making of their final product.
Practical (50%). Marks are awarded for the students completed product (Stationery Holder). Students must independently demonstrate a wide range of workshop skills in both wood and plastic. These skills must be combined in one product.
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Term 3
| Overarching Topic: Stationary Holder
Learning Objective
– To be able to use ACCESS FM to perform a detailed Product Analysis. – To be able to use a range of drawing techniques including isometric, 1 point and 2 point perspective. – To be able to render a presentation drawing using a range of techniques. – To produce a mind map displaying information across a range of materials and properties.
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Theory (50%). A student’s subject knowledge of materials and properties across KS3 is to be assessed through Socrative.
Product Analysis (50%) Students must perform a PA to identify its strengths, weaknesses and recommend modifications for improvement. |
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