Design Technology - Desk Tidy (Lower Key Stage 2)

In this unit of work children learn about shell structures and how different three-dimensional containers can be joined together to form a desk tidy. Children apply their knowledge of creating shell structures, computer-aided design, and recycling practices to create a desk tidy for themselves to use at home or at school. They learn how papier mâché techniques of adding layers can be used to stiffen and strengthen shell structures. Using a range of recycled materials, children create a desk tidy product and use a range of decorative techniques to create a quality product. Children learn how to use posters and how the functions of products can be used to market and advertise a product.

This knowledge, skills and understanding is delivered through the following six sessions:

1. IDEA Task 1: What is a Desk Tidy? & Focused Practical Task 1: Making Shell Structures
2. IDEA Task 2: What are shell structures? & Focused Practical Task 2: Paper Mâché Structures
3. Focused Practical Task 3: Introducing Computer-Aided Design
4. Designing Using Computer-Aided Design
5. Making the Desk Tidy
6. Evaluation Session