Key projects, knowledge and concepts covered in Puffins class include:

Mechanical systems-Pneumatics

Key learning

• Generate their own realistic ideas and use annotated sketches and prototypes to develop, model and communicate ideas
• Select and use tools with some accuracy, cut and join materials and components such as tubing, syringes and balloons
• Investigate and find information on and products with their own products and ideas against criteria and user needs
• Understand and use pneumatic mechanisms

Electrical  systems-Simple circuits and switches

Key learning

• Use annotated sketches, cross sectional and exploded diagrams to develop and communicate ideas
• Select and use tools with some accuracy to cut, shape, join and finish
• Use construction materials and electrical components according to their functional properties and aesthetic qualities 
• Understand and use electrical systems in their products, such as circuits incorporating switches, bulbs and buzzers.

Structures-Frame structures

Key learning

• Research user needs and existing products and develop and model innovative ideas into a design specification
• Formulate a plan with a step-by-step list of tasks and resources
• Use tools to accurately measure, mark out, cut, shape and join materials to make frameworks
• Use finishing techniques suitable for the product and critically evaluate their products against a range of  criteria
• Research key events relevant to frame structures

Textiles-Combining different fabric shapes

Key learning

• Generate and communicate innovative ideas through research
• Produce detailed lists of equipment and fabrics and formulate step-by-step plans for making
• Investigate and analyse textile products linked to their final product and compare the final product to the original design specification
• Know that a 3D textile product can be made from a combination of pattern pieces, fabrics can be strengthened, stiffened and reinforced.

Food-Celebrating culture and seasonality

Key learning

• Generate and explore innovative ideas through research and discussion to develop a design brief
• Write a step-by-step recipe, including a list of ingredients, equipment and utensils
• Using appropriate utensils and equipment accurately make, decorate and present a food product for the intended user and purpose
• Evaluate a range of range of relevant products and ingredients and the final product with reference to the design brief and specification
• Understand seasonality and the source of different products