Year 9 Technology Summary Area of technology
Topic / Task: Students will cover the six areas of design and technology set out in the national curriculum. These will all follow the theme of the Film ‘The Hunger Games’.
Type of Assessment. Each area will give a formative and summative assessment for the specific area of Design and Technology. The will form 60% of the summative assessment.
Research and Investigation
Use of ACCESSFM to research materials, products and processes in order to consider design.
Class work – Design and practical
Design and Planning
Designing using CAD SolidWorks.
Class work – Design and practical
Making
Understanding industrial processes and using them to make a USB casing.
Class work – Design and practical
Evaluation and Testing
Testing and Evaluating materials and products.
Class work – Design and practical
Communication
Graphical communication through promotional advertising.
Class work – Design and practical
Food and Nutrition.
Food from around the world. Chilli, Bread tasting, Pizza, Pastry and designing a dish.
Class work – Design and practical
Summative Assessment
Examination covering all aspects of Design and Technology. – Research, design, make, evaluation and communication.
Formal Examination – 40% overall assessment.
Mid-April to July