A complete KS2 clay art unit that teaches children how to design, build, and decorate a clay pot using real ceramic techniques. This artist‑inspired sequence blends sculpture, texture, pattern, and 3D form, giving pupils a hands‑on introduction to armatures, score and slip, and surface design. What’s Included Teaching Slides for all three lessons Knowledge Organiser with artist biography, key facts, and visual examples Key Vocabulary — armature, score, slip, texture, pattern, form, structure, join, surface Clear Learning Intentions and success criteria WAGOLL Images to support modelling and expectations Evaluation Sheet for reflection on design choices and technique Artist‑inspired prompts and background information to deepen cultural and creative understanding Lesson Sequence Lesson 1 — Use an Armature & Score‑and‑Slip to Create a Clay Pot Children learn how artists build strong structures using armatures. They practise the score and slip method to join clay securely and begin forming the base of their pot. This lesson builds confidence with 3D form, structure, and construction techniques. Lesson 2 — Experiment with Techniques & Design a Clay Pot Pupils explore a range of clay techniques inspired by the featured artist. They sketch and plan their own pot design, experimenting with shape, form, and creative problem‑solving. The focus is on artistic intention, design thinking, and material exploration. Lesson 3 — Apply Texture & Pattern to Decorate a Clay Pot Children apply their knowledge of texture, pattern, and surface detail tocreate their final piece. They use tools to create repeated patterns and carved textures. The lesson ends with structured reflection using the included evaluation sheet.

DT Catapult Project – Three‑Lesson STEM Engineering Sequence A complete KS2 Design & Technology catapult project that guides children through designing, making, and testing a working lever‑based catapult. This resource is built for high‑impact, low‑prep teaching and is packed with STEM, engineering, and forces & motion vocabulary to boost search visibility and curriculum alignment. What’s Included Key Vocabulary — lever, pivot, fulcrum, potential energy, kinetic energy, tension, accuracy, force, trajectory Teacher Notebook Slides for all three lessons Video Links to demonstrate levers, catapults, and energy transfer Resource Lists for quick prep Step‑by‑Step Build Guide with clear photos and an example model Open‑Ended STEM Challenge focused on potential vs kinetic energy Suggested STEM Sentences to support evaluation and reflection Lesson Sequence Lesson 1 — Design a Catapult with a Lever Pupils explore mechanical systems, identifying how levers and fulcrums create movement. They sketch initial designs, considering force, energy storage, and material limitations. Lesson 2 — Make a Catapult with a Lever Using limited resources (20 elastic bands, 10 lollipop sticks, Blu Tack, and pom‑poms), children build their catapult. The restricted materials encourage problem‑solving, creative engineering, and iterative design thinking. Lesson 3 — Test a Catapult with a Lever Children test their designs using fair‑test principles, measuring distance, accuracy, and energy transfer. They evaluate performance using structured STEM sentences and propose improvements.***