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Year 5 Design and Technology

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Structures

Mechanical systems

Textiles

Cooking and nutrition

  • Growing food around the world

    Learn about how a country's weather and climate can affect the types of food that can be grown there.

  • Why do people need energy?

    Find out where energy comes from, the important role that it plays and how much energy is in different types of food.

  • Slicing and cutting safely

    Learn how to slice foods safely using the bridge hold, claw grip and fork secure method.

  • Peeling and grating safely

    Learn what peelers and graters are, what types of food they are used for and how to use them safely in the kitchen.

  • Cooking safely with heat

    Find out about the different types of kitchen appliances that use heat and learn how to use them safely.

  • Understanding food labels

    Recognise the important information that labels can tell us about food, such as its ingredients and how it should be stored.

Design

  • What is CAD?

    Discover what Computer Aided Design (CAD) is and how it can be used to help people design products.