Blog by Tag: DT

Year 2 have been taste testing the best ingredients for a fruit smoothie so they have been experimenting with different combinations.  They have explored where fruits come from and how to use implements such as knives safely.  They have also learned about food hygiene.

Technical knowledge:…

As part of our DT learning this half term, children have been researching different types of bread before making their own. 

A huge thank you to one of parents who is a Chef and sent in a selection of homemade bread for us to try,

Year 3 have been building dens to protect their Lego (stone Age) man from the elements.

Year 3 have also been using Scratch to create their own Stone Age game.

All in all we dig the Stone Age!

This week we had a special delivery. Upon investigation, we found a basket full of cooking equipment and ingredients and a recipe card to make Gingerbread men. We carefully read the instructions and measured out all the ingredients to make our tasty biscuits. 

In Year 1 we designed a new chair for baby bear. 

In Year 1 we designed and made a new chair for baby bear as Goldilocks had broken his!

These are the finished chairs for baby bear. We tested out how strong they were. 

Here are Cody, Lily and Harsith with their completed Poppies.  

Children in Year 4 read the story of Theseus and the Minotaur before design their own maze.  The children practised their measurements and cutting skills, as well developing their teamwork skills.

Well done to Year 5 and Year 6 for attending a very successful and interesting collection of workshops held at the Boat Museum last week. There were many workshops ranging from computers, geography, science, design and technology and many more! Have a look at some of our pictures below!

Fun Cooking in Maths activities for you to try at home. 

The children in Year 6 were challenged to build a pyramid to hold treasure.  They had to plan, make and evaluate their structure. 

The winning pyramid held 1.5kg! Well Done to The Egyptian MEEM Amegies.