Senior Cycle Construction Studies Planning Grid

Student Name: Michael Mc Mahon School: Coláiste na Trócaire Class teacher:

ID: No: G00383574 No of Pupils: Length of Lesson: 80 minutes & 40 minutes

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Schedule Topic/Chapter Relevant LC Outcomes Learning Intentions

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Week 1 Foundation 2. understand how the various Explain the functions of Textbook, Answering questions correctly, Questioning, Foundation,
professions and craftspeople combine and foundations, PowerPoint, Participating in class discussions, Class discussions, Building
interact in the design and production of a Selection of a foundation, Video Explanation, Partaking in group work, Student presentation, load,
building and its associated services The different types of foundation, Video example of good and bad Correctly selecting the type of Quiz, Settlement,
4. understand and evaluate a variety of outcomes, foundation for a build Observations, Soil,
building types and systems in the context Student research, Strip,
of design and aesthetics, architectural Model examples, Raft,
appropriateness, as well as their Word-wall, Pile,
environmental and ecological impact End of class quiz Excavation,
17. appreciate the difference between Reinforcing,
minimum standards and good/best
practice
Week 2 Foundation 2. understand how the various Identifying Strip foundation, Textbook, Identify areas where strip Questioning, Force
professions and craftspeople combine and Correct use of strip foundation, Images, foundation can be used, Identifying images, distribution,
interact in the design and production of a Different types of strip Videos, Recognize the different types of Quiz, Depth,
building and its associated services foundation, Student research, strip foundation, Observation, Width,
35. model real or imaginary rural and Construction of strip foundations Quiz, Construct a high standard model Student construction Traditional,
urban site layouts Student construction of strip foundation. Wide,
7. skilfully model, make and finish Deep,
artefacts Ready-mix,
Settlement
Week 3 Foundation 13. apply design principles on a sound Recognizing raft foundation, Example model, Recognize the construction of Questioning, Raft,
scientific basis and in the context of Areas to use raft foundation, Textbook, raft foundation, Observation, Rebar,
 contemporary building and safety Correct construction of raft Images, Identify correct areas of use, Student construction, Load
regulations foundation Student research, Construct their own high quality Student presentation bearing,
5. identify, describe and model various Student construction, raft foundation model, Reinforced
structural forms and concepts relating to Student presentation Gain confidence in foundation
buildings and other appropriate and public speaking through
architectural structures presentation
33. appreciate design considerations
appropriate to various environments
Week 4 Foundation 16. appreciate the way in which good Identify Pile foundation, Example model, Self research the correct Class discussion, Pile,
architecture enhances the quality of life of Recognize areas of use, Textbook, construction of pile foundation, Questioning, End-bearing,
individuals and the community Explain the construction of pile Images, High quality construction of their Student construction, Friction,
7. skilfully model, make and finish foundation, Student construction, own pile foundation models, Illustrations, Shar-bored,
artefacts Recognize the risks of building Student research Recognize the risks of building End of topic quiz Beam,
36. through appropriate investigation, near trees near trees Moisture,
derive solutions to environmental Frost,
problems. Pyrite
Week 5 Choose an item.
Choose an item.
Choose an item.
Week 6 Roof 1. appreciate how the architecture and Explain the function of a roof, Example model, Understand function of a roof, Group research, Terminology,
technologies of the past influence Recognize functional requirement Images, Compare traditional cut roof to Class discussion, Insulation,
contemporary designs and the general in a roof, Textbook, truss roof, Questioning, Durability,
built environmen Identify different roof types, Student group research, Complete a high standard Labelling, Traditional
4. understand and evaluate a variety of Understand roof terminology, Student drawing, drawing of traditional cut roof, Observations, cut,
building types and systems in the context Identify the advantages and Identify roof terminology and Truss,
of design and aesthetics, architectural disadvantages of traditional cut what they are, Rafter,
appropriateness, as well as their roof, Collar,
environmental and ecological impact Compare to advantages and Batten,
30. have an awarenessof aesthetic disadvantages of a truss roof, Strut,
valuesand considerations relating to the Acknowledge traditional cut roof Hip
built environment detail drawing
Week 7 Roof 3. have a knowledge of the various Develop a traditional cut roof, Example model, Begin construction of traditional Student construction, Truss,
technologies which combine to produce a Develop a truss roof detail Example detail sketches, cut roof, Questioning, Lean-to,
building which is comfortable and safe for drawing, Textbook, Present high quality sketches of Detail drawing, Eaves,
all users and which will incorporate Identifying eaves, Videos, roof types, Identifying images, Fascia,
inclusive design considerations. Understanding the guttering Images Explain what eaves are and their Observations, Guttering
2. understand how the various system, function,
professions and craftspeople combine and Detail sketch of Lean-to roof Explain the guttering system and
interact in the design and production of a its importance
building and its associated services
21. model buildings and their components
and/or restore or reproduce artefacts and
furnishings
Week 8 Roof 7. skilfully model, make and finish Develop a traditional cut roof, Example model, Complete a model of traditional Student construction, Ventilation,
artefacts Develop a Flat roof detail drawing, Example detail sketches, cut roof, Questioning, Aesthetic,
28. execute modelling and design ideas Understand the importance of Textbook, Complete high quality sketch of Detail drawing, Flat,
including their finish and presentation. Roof covering, Images, Flat roof, Observation, Cold deck,
3. have a knowledge of the various Recognize the importance of Student drawings, Identify covering a roof Class discussion, Warm deck,
technologies which combine to produce a ventilation. Student models, importance, Quiz Air flow
building which is comfortable and safe for End of topic quiz Identify the reasoning for
all users and which will incorporate ventilation and how it is
inclusive design considerations. complete
Week 9 Fireplace and 12. understand the societal and Understand the functions of a Example detail drawings, Present high quality detail Student work, Chimney,
Chimney environmental impact of building and fireplace, Textbook, drawings, Observation, Fireplace,
architectural technologies Explain how a chimney is Images, Recognize the function of a Class discussion, Stack,
 13. apply design principles on a sound constructed, Label chart of fireplace, fireplace and chimney, Questioning, Flue liner,
scientific basis and in the context of List key features of a chimney, PowerPoint using UDL Identify features of a chimney, Word-wall, Smoke shelf,
contemporary building and safety Draw to scale a fireplace, Recognize how a a chimney Hearth
regulations Label the components of a works
16. appreciate the way in which good fireplace.
architecture enhances the quality of life of
individuals and the community
Week 10 Fireplace and 8. be discerning in the selection or Explain how water is kept out of Textbook, Present high quality detail Student drawings,
Chimney specification of materials which are the chimney at roof level, Videos, drawings, Class discussion,
appropriately used and are Understand the maximum and Example drawing, Identify the waterproofing Questioning,
environmentally friendly minimum guidelines for chimney Label chart of a chimney methods, Observation,
14. be appropriately informed and placement, Recognize correct construction Labelling,
discerning home owners/occupiers Draw to scale a chimney of a chimney, Quiz
33. appreciate design considerations Identify chimney placement
appropriate to various environments