Year 3

Developing, planning and communicating ideas.

• Generate ideas for an item, considering its purpose and the users.

• Identify a purpose and establish criteria for a successful product.

• Plan the order of their work before starting.

• Explore, develop and communicate design proposals by modelling ideas.

• Make drawings with labels when designing

Working with tools, equipment, materials and components to make quality products (including food):

• Select tools and techniques for making their product. 

* Measure, mark out, cut, score and assemble components with more accuracy.

• Work safely and accurately with a range of simple tools.

• Think about their ideas as they make progress and be willing to change things if this helps them improve their work.

• Measure, tape or pin, cut and join fabric with some accuracy.

• Demonstrate hygienic food preparation and storage.

• Use finishing techniques to strengthen and improve the appearance of their product using a range of equipment including ICT.

Evaluating processes and products:

• Evaluate their product against original design criteria e.g. how well it meets its intended purpose.

• Disassemble and evaluate familiar products.