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Unit
2d: Joseph's coat
Audience: Key Stage 1
Year Group: 2
Through this unit children will learn to use a graphics program to design
a model of a simple coat linked to the story of Joseph's coat of many
colours. They learn to use simple paper patterns to make a coat and simple
joining techniques for fabrics. They learn to communicate their ideas
through talking, freehand drawing and using a graphics program.
Scheme of Work
Download the Scheme of Work from the DFEE Standards web site by
clicking HERE.
Lesson
Plans
Lesson
Plan 1: Repeating patterns
Children will understand how repeating patterns in textiles and
paper are made. Children will
be able to identify the area of design used to make a repeating
pattern. Children will
be able to talk about the difficulties of creating an accurate
repeating pattern and methods that make it easier.
Lesson
Plan 2: Creating a repeating pattern using a graphics package
Children will be able to copy and paste to create a repeating
pattern. Children will
understand the benefits of using a graphics package to create a
repeating pattern.
Lesson
Plan 3: Joseph's Coat
Children will know the story of Joseph. Children will
be able to join the component parts of a simple coat. Children will
be able to talk about the advantages and disadvantages of using
different tools to join.
Lesson
Plan 4: Creating and using a pattern
Children will be able to use a pattern to cut out material.
Children will
know what appliqué is. Children will
be able to create a simple appliqué
design using the Joseph story as inspiration.
Lesson
Plan 5: Appliqué
Children will be able to talk about appliqué
designs, their effect and how they are made. Children will be able to use a
pattern to cut out pieces of material. Children will be able to follow
a design to make an appliqué
picture.
Lesson
Plan 6: Completing the coat
Children will be able to create a cardboard printing tile. Children
will be able to print a repeating pattern. Children will
be able to carry out a method of joining the coat pieces.
Teacher Factfiles
None available
Worksheets
PDF: Back coat
template
A template for children to use as a pattern for cutting out material
for the back of the coat. Can also be used for children to plan out
an appliqué design. Best enlarged onto A3 paper.
PDF: Front coat template
A template for children to use as a pattern for cutting out material
for the front of the coat. By cutting along the central line a front
opening is created. Best enlarged onto A3 paper.
Other Relevant Classroom Activities
BMP: Joseph's
Coat Front Template
A BMP file of an outline of the front of Joseph's coat. Suitable
for using with graphics programs such as Paint and Dazzle. Help
children copy and paste to create a repeating pattern to fill the coat.
BMP: Joseph's
Coat Back Template
A BMP file of an outline of the back of Joseph's coat. Suitable
for using with graphics programs such as Paint and Dazzle. Teach
children how to use the shape tools to create a simple picture design.
Assessment
PDF: Skills
in DT
A comprehensive chart outlining the skills to be taught for every year
group throughout Key Stage 1 and 2. Areas covered include the use of
wood, reclaimed materials, food, fabric, electrical equipment,
construction apparatus, tools, and the skills of planning and
joining.
Useful Resources (books, videos, etc)
None available
Web Sites
None available
Relevant Outings
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