Year 7 Curriculum Information Booklet 2018 - 2019

Evaluation and analysis
Rotation 4 – CAD
Students will learn about computer aided design and
how it can be used in product development and
manufacture. They will apply and develop skills in the
use 2D design to create an earphone wrap of their own
design using the laser cutter. Students will also be given
the opportunity to present their work in Autodesk
Inventor as a 3D model and 3D print their outcome.
Rotation 5 – STEM
Competition: Beat the
Flood
Students work in teams to problem solve in a real life
context. The challenge involves applying skills in Science,
Technology, Engineering and Maths to design and build
a flood resistant structure which will then be put to the
test as part of a whole year group competition. Students
will study the geography of the environment and
consider social and economic factors affecting their
communities in order to problem solve and create and
effective model structure that will ‘beat the flood’.
Additional Information
There may be a small cost to some rotation areas over the year in order to support the
department provide practical materials for design and make based projects. You will be
always be fully informed in advance and in writing by the department, and support is
available for any students with any financial concerns.
Mr. A. Palmer – Curriculum Leader for Design Technology (Maternity Cover)
design@stretfordgrammar.com