Year 4 pupils will develop the skills and knowledge of cooking and nutrition by designing and making their own pizza. They will explore electrical systems by creating a light up box and they will learn more about product design while creating a pop up storybook.
By the end of Year 4 most children should:
Gather information about the needs and wants of particular groups and use this information to develop design criteria
Generate realistic ideas, focusing on the needs of the user or function of the product
Record design ideas through annotated drawings and sketches
Use simple computer aided design software to enable accurate design, e.g. the nets for packaging
Use a wide range of materials and components and apply a range of finishing techniques with some accuracy
Choose tools, materials and components suitable for the task and explain their choices according to their function and aesthetics
Understand how simple electrical circuits and components can be used to create functional products
Be able to explain how well their finished product meets the design criteria and how well it meets the needs of the intended users
Understand the principles of a healthy diet and understand that, to be active and healthy, food is needed to provide energy for the body
Prepare savoury dishes safely and hygienically using a heat source
Use a wide range of techniques such as chopping, slicing, grating, peeling, mixing and combining, kneading, rolling and baking
Begin to develop an understanding of the process needed to grow, package and transport the ingredients needed for their recipes