Budding units:

Title: Autumn: Making a scarecrow

1. describe what a scarecrow is and how it helps farmers protect their crops either in writing or verbally

2. make scarecrow from materials of their choosing

3. use autumn colours and different textures to decorate their scarecrow for the season.

 

Title: Autumn/winter: Light and Dark

1. identify at least three sources of light

2. make a shadow using a light source

3. make a lantern with a design feature that creates a shadow

4. describe how their lantern works

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Crafters units:

Title: The Yule goat

1. describe why the Yule goat is a significant symbol in Scandinavian Christmas traditions

2. describe what the Yule goat is and its significance in Norse mythology

3. describe why straw is used in the context of old Scandinavian farming traditions

4. make their own Yule goat (Julbock in Sweden or Julebukk in Norway) using some traditional materials and colours (eg straw and red ribbon)

5. critically reflect on elements of their goat model and the process of making it

 

Title: Make a winter star decoration

1. evaluate the environmental value of using natural materials to create an autumn or winter seasonal decoration

2. plan how they will make a star decoration either by looking at a selection of ideas or designing their own craft project.

3. select and source materials needed to make a star decorationuse a chosen craft technique to create a symmetrical, structurally stable star decoration

4. apply a chosen theme (eg Autumn or Winter) to their star by selecting and arranging textures, colours, and natural elements to create a high-quality finish

 

Title: Cultural studies: Momiji

1. explain the cultural significance of Momiji (autumn leaf viewing) in Japan

2. describe something they might do to observe the festival of Momiji

3. make a 3D model, drawing or high-relief tree structure in celebration of Momiji

4. reflect on how their craft relates to the Japanese culture

 

Title: An introduction to Hygge

1. describe what the Danish and Scandinavian concept of Hygge means and identify how it influences daily life and well-being in those places

2. explain how lighting, textures, and sensory details are used to design a cosy, welcoming atmosphere in Hygge philosophy

3. create an item to promote Hygge, that uses their own chosen sensory elements to promote relaxation and mindfulness for the autumn and winter months

 

Skilled new units:

Title: Make a seasonal wreath

1. plan how they will make their wreath and what materials they will need

2. identify what a safe and purposeful working area looks like to create a wreath and set this up

3. choose the key tools and materials which are required to make their wreath

4. make their seasonal wreath using at least 3 different materials

5. add at least one embellishment for the theme of autumn and / or winter

6. hang their wreath for display and comment on how it makes them feel

 

Title: An evaluation of Hygge philosophy: Cosiness

1. evaluate how Hygge functions as a social philosophy in Denmark

2. analyse how Hygge has been commercialised with an example

3. apply one principle of Scandinavian minimalism to their domestic life

4. reflect on how this principle of Scandinavian minimalism impacted them

5. give an opinion of the correlation of minimalism and cosiness to their lives

6. describe what the consumer wellbeing framework is

7. evaluate how homemade, raw, or upcycled materials impact their consumer well-being