Key Stage 3
In Year 7, after a two-week introductory unit, each class rotates through three material areas with the same technology teacher. In Year 8 and above students have a specialist teacher for each material subject.
One single and one double period each week (one double in Year 9) in classes of about 20 students. Students should bring: pencils, black/blue pen, ruler, rubber, coloured pencils, glue stick to all technology lessons.
Year 7
Resistant Materials - Mini projects using wood, metal & plastics.
Food - Healthy eating: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Electronics - Light-emitting diodes, Steady hand game
Year 8
Resistant Materials - Architecture, computer design & clocks
Food Technology - Healthy eating: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Textiles - Tie die and batik boxer shorts
Year 9
Resistant Materials - CD rack
Graphics - Board games
Textiles - Storage unit