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Key stage 2 design and technology lesson plans (national curriculum)

Every Key stage 2 design and technology statement from the national curriculum programme of study, grouped by strand. Choose "Plan this" and Heapso plans a lesson that covers it.

Design

  • ENG-NC-DT-KS2-001

    use research and develop design criteria to inform the design of innovative, functional, appealing products that are fit for purpose, aimed at particular individuals or groups

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  • ENG-NC-DT-KS2-002

    generate, develop, model and communicate their ideas through discussion, annotated sketches, cross-sectional and exploded diagrams, prototypes, pattern pieces and computer-aided design

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Make

  • ENG-NC-DT-KS2-003

    select from and use a wider range of tools and equipment to perform practical tasks [for example, cutting, shaping, joining and finishing], accurately

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  • ENG-NC-DT-KS2-004

    select from and use a wider range of materials and components, including construction materials, textiles and ingredients, according to their functional properties and aesthetic qualities

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Evaluate

  • ENG-NC-DT-KS2-005

    investigate and analyse a range of existing products

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  • ENG-NC-DT-KS2-006

    evaluate their ideas and products against their own design criteria and consider the views of others to improve their work

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  • ENG-NC-DT-KS2-007

    understand how key events and individuals in design and technology have helped shape the world

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Technical knowledge

  • ENG-NC-DT-KS2-008

    apply their understanding of how to strengthen, stiffen and reinforce more complex structures

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  • ENG-NC-DT-KS2-009

    understand and use mechanical systems in their products [for example, gears, pulleys, cams, levers and linkages]

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  • ENG-NC-DT-KS2-010

    understand and use electrical systems in their products [for example, series circuits incorporating switches, bulbs, buzzers and motors]

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  • ENG-NC-DT-KS2-011

    apply their understanding of computing to program, monitor and control their products

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Cooking and nutrition

  • ENG-NC-DT-KS2-012

    understand and apply the principles of a healthy and varied diet

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  • ENG-NC-DT-KS2-013

    prepare and cook a variety of predominantly savoury dishes using a range of cooking techniques

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  • ENG-NC-DT-KS2-014

    understand seasonality, and know where and how a variety of ingredients are grown, reared, caught and processed

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Questions teachers ask

What do pupils learn in Key stage 2 design and technology?
The national curriculum has 14 statutory design and technology statements for Key stage 2 (Years 3 to 6). They are listed on this page by strand, each with a code.
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Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: Department for Education, National curriculum in England (2013, updated 2014–2021). Open Government Licence v3.0.

Heapso is an independent planning tool. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Department for Education, the Welsh Government, the Department of Education (Northern Ireland), CCEA, Ofqual, Qualifications Wales or any exam board. Curriculum statements are reproduced from official sources under the Open Government Licence v3.0, with a link to each source. Always check the official documents for what is statutory.