D&T KS2 Resistant Materials Automaton Woodwork Mechanical Toy - Hook and 2 design lessons

Design and technology lessons for upper key stage pupils in year 5 and year 6. (could be adapted to others.) These resources are aimed at the Hook for your pupils to enter a new topic to create a wooden automaton toy as a Christmas present. Leading in to two design phase lessons - conducting market research based on the briefing of the customer, followed by looking at creating detailed design drawings. There is also everything for a display board.

Resistant Materials - Christmas Automaton Mechanical Systems Toy. Making use of woodwork and cams.

L.O. - To conduct market research and outline a design specification.
Achieve - I can identify the requirements from a generic design brief.
Challenge - I can conduct market research to ensure a product will meet the requirements of the intended user.
Aspire - I can explain how my design will be guided by design specifications and user requirements.

LO: To reflect on my designs and develop them bearing in mind the way they will be used.
Achieve: I can add appropriate design features, using my understanding of familiar products.
Challenge: I can create accurate and concise designs using familiar products and prior knowledge.
Aspire: I can analyse and comment on my design ideas, methods and approaches used in my own work.