Blog by Tag: DT

In Science this week, we have been investigating forces, and have used our knowledge to create wind-powered pulley systems! We worked in small teams making windmills, attaching string, cups, straws and paperclips together to create an amazing pulley system. We were amazed to see the windmill…

For the final lesson of our 'Cooking and Nutrition: Fruit and Vegetable' Rabbits made their own smoothies! They chose as a class what ingredients they would like to use. In groups, the children prepped the ingredients, had a go at cutting using the 'claw grip' and ensured that they were safe using…

This week in Team Starlings, we have been learning about where our food comes from! We have enjoyed hearing about how cattle are raised and how farmers look after both animals and crops in order to produce different foods. In our lesson, we made a story board to show the journey 'From Farm to…

To celebrate STEM Day, Meadow were given a challenge to plan and create a bird nest! They're mission was to ensure that birds' eggs were to be kept safe and warm in a nest. They worked really hard together as a team to create the shape and then to fill it using the correct materials such as twigs,…

To celebrate STEM Day, Rabbits were given a challenge to plan and create a bird nest! They're mission was to ensure that birds' eggs were to be kept safe and warm in a nest. They worked really hard together as a team to create the shape and then to fill it using the correct materials such as…

We have had lots of fun making marble runs during our STEM day! We have been competing to make the slowest marble run. We have worked in teams to create some AMAZING marble runs and the children are very proud of themselves. Well done team Hedgehogs, you have…

We have had SO much fun during out STEM day this week! We have been competing to make the slowest marble run, using our science, maths, design and technology knowledge around textures, friction, angles and speed to help us. We have created some MASTERPIECES and have really impressed our teacher…

Badgers have loved their STEM Day! The challenge was to create a marble run, but we didn't want the marble to move quickly - that's too easy! We hoped to slow it down! We discussed what may help slow down the marble on its way and what materials may help. The children planned their designs in…

Sunflowers have been learning about an Artist Paul Smith. We have looked at his clay sculptures and discussed what we like. We have then designed and created our own rocket clay Sculptures.

This week, we have brought back our junk modelling table. The children have explored the different materials and constructed 3D models. We've had rocket ships, airplanes, musical instruments and so much more! 

Please take a look at our AMAZING pavilions that we have planned and constructed during our DT lessons this half term.

In DT, we have been building 'Truss' bridges, using saws to cut wood to a particular length, glue guns to stick pieces together, and cardboard triangles to reinforce the structure. We have had a lot of fun making our bridges together, and have learnt a lot of new practical skills!