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Wood Technology Planning Grid

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Linking with Subject Specification and Junior Cert Framework Evidence of Teaching and Learning
Statements of Learning Intentions (students will learn Success Criteria
Topic/Chapter Teaching Methodology Assessment Method Key Words
Schedule Learning about)
Week 1 Trees and growth Wood identification and the differences Powerpoint Students will know Questioning Hardwood
between Softwoods and Hardwoods. Cross section what a softwood is sketches Softwood
Identify a tree from its leaf. and what a
Late wood
Be able to label the parts of a tree. hardwood is.
What leaf belongs Earlywood
to what tree. pith
The parts of a tree.
Week 2 Rainforests and The benefits of conserving the Discussion Students will come Questioning. Sustainable
deforestation rainforests. powerpoint up with ways to use Traffic light sticks. Co2
Alternatives to cutting exotic trees. attractive Environment
hardwoods in an deforestation
environmentally
friendly way.
Week 3 Manufactured Distinguish between Chipboard, Brought-in boards Know the uses of Questioning Mdf
boards Plywood, lamwood and MDF. Powerpoint manufactured kahoot Ply
Know what plywood, fibreboard and discussion boards. Lamwood
particle board are. Distinguish Fibreboard
How they are made. between them all. Particle board
Their uses and disadvantages.
Week 4 Veneers and Know what veneer is. Where it is used. Powerpoint Know what the use Questioning Veneer
laminating How is helps in wood conservation Brought in examples of veneer is and its Short demo Marquetry
Marquetry techniques. advantages over Knife
regular wood.
 Know how to
perform marquetry
Week 5 Project 1 Marquetry tray. Student led design. Students make the Marquetry fits. Safety
Demonstration project Questioning Knife
Students will make a dining tray with a Instructions on board observing patience
marquetry base designed by
themselves.
Week 6 plastics List different plastics and their Powerpoint Students identify Questioning Thermosetting
properties. Discussion which obhjects 3-2-1 Thermoplastic
Know thermoplastic and thermosetting around their house PVC
and their characteristics are which type of Nylon
plastic. Acrylic
Week 7 Joints and jointing List different joints. Discussion Students know Sketches Finger joint
Outline their advantages and Powerpoint which joints are Questioning Dovetail
disadvantages and where they might be Examples strong and weak Fist to five. Mortise and
used. and where different tenon
joints may be used. Mitre joint
Week 8 Project 2 Students make a birdhouse with both Demonstration Students make a Observational Pins
finger joints and dovetail joints on the Instructions on board buildhouse with 2 Questioning Tails
corners. jointing method. Joints align. Fingers
It will be glued to a plastic base.
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STATEMENTS OF LEARNING
Statements of Learning (Wood Technology)
The statement
SOL 15 The student recognises the potential uses of mathematical knowledge, skills
and understanding in all areas of learning.
SOL 19 The student values the role and contribution of science and technology to
society, and their personal, social and global importance.
SOL 20 The student uses appropriate technologies in meeting a design challenge.
SOL 21 The student applies practical skills as she/he develops models and products
using a variety of materials and technologies.
SOL 23 The student brings an idea from conception to realisation.
SOL 24 The student uses technology and digital media tools to learn, work and think
collaboratively and creatively in a responsible and ethical manner.
Examples of relevant learning 
Students will apply numerical reasoning to establish
appropriate functions, proportions and dimensions. 
Students will evaluate the impact of Wood
Technology on their lives, society and the
environment.
Students will select suitable equipment to realise a
design task.
Students will create solutions through modelling and
tasks that encourage the development of their
practical skills, while working with a range of
materials and equipment.
Students will develop, individually, a concept to
address a problem and create their solution using
appropriate materials and the skills they have
developed.
Students will select appropriate digital media tools
to explore, research and represent design ideas.

Statements of Learning (Graphics)

SOL No. The statement Example of relevant learning
SOL 15 Recognises the potential uses of mathematical knowledge, skills and Students will be able to support their solutions to
understanding in all areas of learning geometry problems by referencing appropriate
geometry concepts and principles.
SOL 19 Values the role and contribution of science and technology to society, and Students will evaluate the impact of technologies on
their personal, social and global importance. their lives, society and the environment.
SOL 20 Uses appropriate technologies in meeting a design challenge Students will determine the most suitable
technologies available to them and apply them to
fulfil the criteria of a given design challenge.
SOL 21 Applies practical skills as she/he develop models and products using a variety Students will develop 3D representations of solutions
of materials and technologies to problems through modelling using appropriate
media.
SOL 23 Brings an idea from conception to realisation Students will individually explore ideas to satisfy a
problem and develop their solutions using
appropriate modelling skills they have developed.
SOL 24 Uses technology and digital media tools to learn, communicate, work and Students will select appropriate digital media tools to
think collaboratively and creatively in a responsible and ethical matter research, explore and present design ideas.
KEY SKILLS