Year 6 pupils will develop the skills and knowledge of cooking and nutrition by developing and cooking a seasonal recipe. They will explore mechanical and electrical systems by creating controllable vehicles and they will learn more about product design while designing and making a pair of slippers.

By the end of Year 6 most children should:

• Carry out research using surveys, interviews, questionnaires and web based resources to inform design process

• Make design decisions taking account of the available resources and constraints such as time and cost

• Use annotated sketches, cross sectional drawings and exploded diagrams to communicate their ideas

• Use ICT to develop and enhance design ideas, e.g. creating advertising for an enterprise project or using a spread sheet to calculate a profit margin

• Use a wide range of materials and components and apply a range of finishing techniques with accuracy with a view to producing a product that is fit for purpose

• Formulate step by step plans as a guide to making using techniques that involve a number of steps

• Apply knowledge of electrical systems including motors into their design

• Critically evaluate the quality of the design, manufacture and fitness for purpose of their products as they design and make

• Create, plan and prepare savoury dishes safely and hygienically that are in line with the principles of healthy eating

• Use a wide range of techniques such as chopping, slicing, grating, peeling, mixing and combining, kneading, rolling and baking

• Understand that different food and drink contain different substances – nutrients, water and fibre – that are needed for health

• Understand that the seasons may affect the food available