JUNIOR CYCLE WOOD TECHNOLOGY PLANNING GRID

Student Name: Michael McMahon List of Topics: growth of trees, Irish tree species and practical Class teacher: Mr. McGill, Mr. Cronin

ID: No: G00383574 No of Pupils: 16, 16 Length of Lesson: 60 minutes

Class profile

Special Educational Needs (SEN) Diversity (Gender, Ethnicity etc.) Other relevant information
Dyslexia M

Wood Technology Planning Grid

Student name: Michael Mc Mahon Year Group: 1st Year (A & B) School: CBS Charleville
Linking with Subject Specification and Junior Cert Framework Evidence of Teaching and Learning
Statements of Learning Intentions (students will learn Success Criteria
Topic/Chapter Relevant JC Outcomes Key Skills Teaching Methodology Assessment Method Key Words
Schedule Learning about)
Week 1 SOL 19 Introduction 3.2 evaluate the Get to know the student and introduce 1c. Learning Match the different Students will: Higher questioning on parts of the Life cycle,
SOL 23 Growth and characteristics and myself, Creatively stages of the lifecycle, Identify how a tree tree, Tree growth,
SOL 24 structure of wood properties of common Life cycle of a tree, 4a. Being Curious PowerPoint, may start out, 3-2-1,
Cutting,
species of wood Ways of growing a tree Higher and Lower order Recognize the Students explaining the steps to
Introduce the 1.5 represent key 7e. Developing questioning (Socrates), names given to the completing the boat from the Working
my spoken drawing,
project. information graphically Identify the project and what it entails. 3-2-1 different stages, working drawing.
3.5 explain the properties Observe the working drawing and language Demonstrations Acknowledge the Face-side face-
associated with the recognize the process to a complete steps needed tom edge.
classification of wood finish. take to complete
the project,
Begin marking out
the boat.
Week 2 SOL 19 Growth and 3.2 evaluate the Begin examining each stage of the life 4b. Gathering, PowerPoint, Students will: Recap at start of class, Tree life cycle,
SOL 20 structure of trees, characteristics and cycle in detail, recording, Higher & Lower order Answer questions Higher order questioning, Germination,
SOL 21 Boat project properties of common Recognize the importance of each stage organising and questioning (Socrates), on the different Student demonstration, Seedling,
species of wood of the lifecycle, evaluating Demonstrations, stages of the life Over the shoulder assessment. Trenches,
3.5 explain the properties Finish marking out trenches, information Hangman. cycle,
associated with the Begin cutting trenches. 2b. Co-operating Correctly
classification of wood demonstrate to the
3a. Using
1.9 demonstrate class how to use
principles of craft language the tenon saw for
excellence through the cutting the
design and realisation of trenches.
tasks and artefacts
Week 3 SOL 19 Tree growth and 1.9 demonstrate Finish the life cycle of a tree, 3c. Listening and Class discussions, Students will: Higher and lower order Sapling,
SOL 20 structure, principles of craft Examine the external structure of a tree, expressing myself Physical examples, Correctly answer questioning, Snap,
SOL 21 Boat project excellence through the Chisel out trenches to get a smooth neat 4b. Gathering, Higher and lower order questions in the Student demonstration, Demonstration,
design and realisation of finish. recording, questioning (Socrates), recap, Class discussion on a matter within discussion
tasks and artefacts organising and Recap, Confidently the topic.
3.5 explain the properties evaluating Working drawing, perform a
associated with the Student demonstrations. demonstration,
 classification of wood information Create, flat neat
3.2 evaluate the 8a. Being healthy trenches.
characteristics and and physically
properties of common active
species of wood
Week 4 SOL 15 Tree growth and 3.2 evaluate the In depth examination on external parts 2e. Learning with Images, Students will: Higher and lower order Crown,
SOL 20 structure, characteristics and of the tree, others YouTube videos, Explain the correct questioning, Cambium layer,
SOL 21 Boat project properties of common What is the function of each part? 4b. Gathering, Questioning, function of the Students’ demonstration, Paring,
species of wood Look at the different parts of the internal recording, Students’ external parts of Matching game for locating the Marking tools
1.5 represent key structure of a tree. organising and demonstration. the tree, internal parts,
information graphically What area do they take up once they are evaluating Locate the internal Students explanation to marking
1.10 apply recognised laid out? information parts if the tree, front of the boat.
health and safety Finish chiselling out trenches. Create a flat neat
practices in the use of Examine the working drawing to 6b. Estimating, surface on the
prediciting and
tools, equipment and determine the marking out of the front trenches,
materials of the ship calculating Identify the method
of marking the
front of the boat.
Week 5 SOL 15 Tree growth and 3.5 explain the properties What do the different internal parts do 1c. Learning Higher and lower order Students will: Recap, Cell structure,
SOL 19 structure, associated with the for the tree? Creatively questioning (Socrates), Locate and explain Higher questioning, Hardwood,
SOL 21 Boat project classification of wood Recognize the cell structure. 3b. Using Recap, the functions if the Labelling cell structure image, Softwood,
3.2 evaluate the What is a plane and the parts to it? numbers Working drawing, inner tree, Over the shoulder assessment, plane
characteristics and Using a plane correctly. Student demonstrations Recognize the cell
properties of common 4b. Gathering, structure of a tree,
recording,
species of wood Correctly use the
1.7 explain the function organising and plane to create a
evaluating
and application of a range level angled
of tools, equipment, information surface.
fixtures and fittings
Week 6 SOL 19 Characteristics of 3.1 identify common What are hardwoods and what are 4c. Thinking Examples of tree leaves, Students will: Higher questioning, Hardwood,
SOL 20 trees, species of wood softwoods? creatively and Higher lower order Identify the Student explanations Softwood,
SOL 21 Boat project 3.2 evaluate the Other characteristic differences in tree critically questioning (Socrates), differences Over the shoulder assessment, Deciduous,
characteristics and species, 1a. Exploring Demonstration, between hardwood Assessing students pieces. Coniferous,
properties of common Completing the front of the boat using options and and softwood, Plane,
species of wood the plane, alternatives Analyse the Pillar drill
3.5 explain the properties Marking out pillar drill holes. different
8a. Being healthy
associated with the characteristics to
classification of wood and physically look at,
active Plane the angles at
the front of the
boat,
Evenly mark the
pillar drill holes for
the pencil to sit
into.
Week 7 SOL 19 Irish tree species, 3.1 identify common Irish tree project, 2a. Developing Pair project, Students will: Proof work, Irish tree
SOL 20 Boat project species of wood Characteristic, uses, origin, good Chrome books, Work in pairs on Assessing work in class, species,
SOL 23 3.2 evaluate the Creating pencil holes, relationships and Demonstration, gathering Higher questioning, Pair work,
characteristics and Boat design using pyrography pen. dealing with Sketching, information on an Demonstration, Pillar drill,
properties of common conflict Using the pyrography assigned Irish tree Sketch examples. Pyrography pen,
species of wood 8g. Being pen. species, Sketching.
1.10 apply recognised responsible, safe Create evenly
health and safety and ethical in spaced holes using
 practices in the use of using digital the pillar drill
tools, equipment and technology correctly,
materials 1b. Implementing Sketch and burn a
ideas and taking design of their
action choice onto the
side of their boat.
Week 8 SOL 15 Irish tree species, 3.2 evaluate the Different Irish tree species and their 2b. Co-operating Pair presentation, Students will: Presentation ranking, Presentation,
SOL 20 Boat project characteristics and characteristics, 2e. Learning with Demonstration, Confidently take Higher questioning, Co-
SOL 21 properties of common How it is working in pairs, others Applying a finish. turns to present Observing finish being applied. presentation,
species of wood Finishing the boat. their assigned tree Sanding,
8a. Being healthy
2.6 produce sketches, species to the class, Applying finish.
drawings and and physically Correctly apply a
active
models/prototypes to suitable finish to
explore design ideas their boat following
1.4 manage themselves a good sanding.
and their resources
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.
KEY SKILLS
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.