A Knowledge organiser that captures the essential knowledge and skills learnt throughout the Year 2 Design and technology (D&T) unit textiles – pouches.
This resource introduces the pupils to basic sewing techniques and textile design as they create their own pouches. Pupils will explore how to use fabric and templates to design small, functional bags for storing objects safely. Key vocabulary includes terms such as accurate, fabric, knot, pouch, running-stitch, and thimble, helping the pupils develop an understanding of sewing tools and methods. The organiser provides step-by-step guidance on skills such as threading a needle, tying a knot, and using a running stitch to sew materials together. It also emphasizes the importance of planning, accuracy, and neatness when cutting fabric and stitching designs. Pupils are encouraged to carefully follow their template to ensure the correct shape and size of their pouch.
A Knowledge organiser that captures the essential knowledge and skills learnt throughout the Year 2 Design and technology (D&T) unit mechanisms – making a moving monster.
This resource introduces the pupils to the fundamentals of mechanical design by creating a moving monster. The pupils will explore how mechanisms like linkages and pivots can be used to create movement in designs. Key terms such as mechanism, linkage, pivot, input, output, and evaluation are explained to help the pupils understand how different parts work together to create motion. The organiser covers the four main types of motion—linear, reciprocating, rotary, and oscillating—providing clear examples and helping the pupils identify how these motions are applied in mechanical systems. Through practical activities, the pupils will design and construct a monster with moving parts, using creative materials to represent features like fur, scales, and claws.
A Knowledge organiser that captures the essential knowledge and skills learnt throughout the unit Design and Technology (D&T), Year 2, Food – A Balanced Diet.
This resource is designed to support the pupils as they learn about the importance of a balanced diet and making healthy food choices. It introduces key vocabulary such as carbohydrates, protein, nutrients, ingredients, and packaging, helping the pupils understand how different food groups contribute to overall health. The pupils will also explore the concept of hidden sugars in everyday foods and consider healthier alternatives. This Knowledge organiser is perfect for consolidating essential knowledge and encouraging critical thinking about nutrition.
Aimed at pupils, a single page which gives key facts and definitions from the Key Stage 1 Design and technology lessons on Mechanisms: Fairground wheel.
This KS1 Y2 knowledge organiser provides a child-friendly summary of the key facts and knowledge for the Structures unit in the Kapow Primary Design and technology Key Stage 1 scheme of work. Suitable for printing on A4 and handing out to the children, it can also be printed in larger sizes for a classroom display. We provide this knowledge organiser free of charge as a sample of our other knowledge organisers for our Design and technology subject. Download by clicking on the big orange download button. You are likely to find the resource in your downloads folder.
A Knowledge organiser that captures the essential knowledge and skills learnt throughout the now archived unit Design and Technology (D&T), Year 3, Electrical Systems – Static Electricity.
This resource is designed to support the pupils as they explore the principles of static electricity and its applications in design and technology. It introduces key vocabulary such as electrostatic, attract, repel, motion, and component, helping the pupils understand how static charges are created and how they influence movement. The pupils will also learn about design criteria, evaluation, and constructive criticism to assess and refine their projects. It is perfect for consolidating essential knowledge and fostering curiosity about electrical forces by allowing the pupils to experiment with electrostatic energy.
A Knowledge organiser that captures the essential knowledge and skills learnt throughout the unit Design and Technology (D&T), Year 3, Food – Eating Seasonally.
This resource is designed to support the pupils as they explore the concept of eating seasonally and how climate affects food production. It introduces key vocabulary such as seasonal food, imported, exported, nutrients, and climate, helping the pupils understand why certain fruits and vegetables grow in specific regions and how food is transported globally. The pupils will also learn about the five main climate groups—polar, temperate, dry, tropical, and Mediterranean—and their impact on agriculture. This Knowledge organiser is perfect for consolidating essential knowledge and fostering awareness of how food choices affect health, sustainability, and the environment.
A Knowledge organiser that captures the essential knowledge and skills learnt throughout the unit Design and Technology (D&T), Year 3, Structures – Constructing a Castle.
This resource is designed to support the pupils as they explore how castles were built for defence and residence. It introduces key vocabulary such as façade, battlement, turret, scoring, and stable, helping the pupils understand how different structural features contribute to the strength and function of a castle. The pupils will also learn about design criteria and evaluation, ensuring their models are both realistic and well-constructed. The Knowledge organiser is perfect for consolidating essential knowledge and fostering creativity by allowing the pupils to design and construct their own castle structures.
