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England National Curriculum · Year 2 · Design and Technology

4 curriculum codes

Design and Technology

Design

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Design
design purposeful, functional, appealing products for themselves and other users based on design criteria
generate, develop, model and communicate their ideas through talking, drawing, templates, mock-ups and, where appropriate, information and communication technology

5 resources

Evaluate

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Evaluate
explore and evaluate a range of existing products
evaluate their ideas and products against design criteria

5 resources

Make

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Make
select from and use a range of tools and equipment to perform practical tasks [for example, cutting, shaping, joining and finishing]
select from and use a wide range of materials and components, including construction materials, textiles and ingredients, according to their characteristics

5 resources

Technical knowledge

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Technical knowledge
build structures, exploring how they can be made stronger, stiffer and more stable
explore and use mechanisms [for example, levers, sliders, wheels and axles] in their products

5 resources