Miss J.

Saye Lesson Plan- JPC 2013- Practicum 1

Subject:
Technology (Mandatory) - Timber
Class:
8 DTD4 AJO
Date:
Monday 3
rd
June, 2013
Lesson No. Period: 4 Time allocated: 12:04- 12:56 Room: T7
Unit/Module: Hobby Box
Lesson Focus : Theory- Veneer
Lesson Overview:
In this lesson students will continue to learn about aspects of sketching in their communication of their final design
drawing. They will focus on what makes an appropriate design for their marquetry project and the importance and
impact of factors affecting design. They will look at a suitability of a design in relation to their practical ability as
determined by the quality of their completed coasters and their personal evaluations and reflections. If they
complete this activity they will go on with their timber research activities on one note (that they did with Miss Hogan
on Thursday in period 5 & 6)
Outcomes to be addressed:
- 4.3.1 applies a broad range of contemporary and appropriate tools, materials and techniques with competence
in the development of design projects

- 4.1.2 describes factors influencing design in the areas of study of built environments, products, and information
and communications
Outcome - Students learn about Students learn to:
4.3.1 MATERIALS
- Characteristics and properties of timber and
timber products

TOOLS
- Specific tools related to timber technologies
- The function, selection and correct use of a
range of contemporary tools used for :
o Marking out and measuring
- Identify, select and use appropriate
materials for a design project
- Select and correctly use tools for
timber technology
4.1.2 - Factors affecting design
o Function
o Aesthetics
o Resource availability
o Physical and material properties
- Examine factors affecting design in
the area of products
- Describe the factors affecting design
CROSS CURRICULUM FOCUS:
Information & Communication
Technologies (ICT),
Work Employment & Enterprise Aboriginal & Indigenous Civics And Citizenship
Difference And Diversity Environment Gender Other
KEY COMPETENCIES:
Literacy Numeracy Multicultural
Resources Required:
- Whiteboard markers
- Students blue folders and booklets
o Activity 1:- page 7. Preliminary Decorative Design
o Activity 2: page 8. Final design sketch
o Activity 3: Page 9. Final Design line Drawing EXTENSION
- Student evaluation homework
- Veneer samples for students work books
Preparation for the lesson:
- Set up whiteboard
- Organise booklets and retrieve a
few samples for students
Ask Ray if he would mind coming in to
take a look at some of the students
designs
LESSON OUTLINE:
Time Content Teaching/Learning Strategy Resources
12:04-
12:10
6 mins Introduction:
- Greet students outside- ask them to line up
bring in diary netbook, and sit down
quietly
- Roll marking
- Introduce students to lesson
- Remind students of appropriate behaviour
and rules
- Attendance roll
12:10-
12:20
10 mins Discussion
Revision:
- Ask students to tell me what they did with
Miss Hogan yesterday- Revision
o Ask students to tell me:
What is sketching?
Name one thing you use to
draw?
What is the purpose of
sketching or drawing?

- Discussion on factors affecting an
appropriate design

Key questions:
o What
o Why
o How
o Sketching:

Introduction to lesson:
Explanation of activities:
- Activity 1 page 7. Complete Preliminary
Decorative Design
- Activity 2: page 8. Final design sketch
- Activity 3: Page 9. Final Design line Drawing
- White board
marker
- Student blue
booklets
- Student
evaluation
sheets
12:20-
12:50
30 mins
Body:

Students work through activities
Reminding students:
o It is of a top view only
o To use a sharp lead pencil only
o Do not press hard
o To provide labels/key
o Label veneer types.
o Focus on grain of veneer
o Look at shapes and space
Create designs suitable to their abilities
highlighted in coaster and evaluation sheets
- Sharp lead pencil
- Rulers
- Blue booklets
- Veneer sample
board for
terminology
- Veneer sample
pieces

12:50-
12:56
6 min
Pack-up,
Evaluation and
Conclusion
- Pack up time
- Sum up of lesson
- Ask students to tell me:
o What is the purpose of sketching