Key Stage 1

The primary solutions resources have considerable guidance on teaching each unit but there is always room for a little more help.

Screen 1 of the tutorial provides an introduction, Screens 2 and 3 deal with relevant subject knowledge and Screens 4 and 5 consider appropriate pedagogy.

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How scary should a calendar be? - Year 1

This tutorial provides general guidance on the software and explains how to display 12 designs on a sheet of A4. It describes how you can enable children to make design decisions and to support co-operative problem solving through effective intervention.

What can you learn from a textile tree? - Year 1

This tutorial provides more information about the nature of textile materials. It explains how this unit links to the science curriculum and the art and design curriculum.

What parts of your picture should move? - Year 1

This tutorial provides more information on the two mechanisms used in the unit. It describes two additional ways to investigate pictures.

Which fruits would be good in your salad? - Year 1

This tutorial provides more information on tropical fruit and why fruit is good for us. It describes the benefits of a supermarket visit and explains different methods for extracting juice.

How do you like your toast? - Year 2

This tutorial provides more information about the chemistry of toasting and the physics of heat transfer. It explains how you can use questioning to help pupils gain understanding and how to choose chance in designing investigations.

How will your roly poly move? - Year 2

This tutorial provides more information about wheels and the way they work. It explains how this unit links to the science curriculum and describes how pupils can use ICT to enhance the appearance of their roly polys.

Should your software speak - Year 2

This tutorial provides more information about approaches to designing interactive software. It explains how you can use an interactive white board to enhance you teaching and the importance of helping pupils model their design ideas.

What should be stuck to your fridge? - Year 2

This tutorial provides more information on the materials, components and cutting tools used in the unit. It describes ways to help children understand layers and conceiving an object in layers.