Construction Studies Planning Grid

Student Name: Benen Lynch School: Grange Post Primary School Class teacher: Tom White

ID: No: G00349360 No of Pupils: Length of Lesson: 80 minutes & 40 minutes

Class profile

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Schedule Topic/Chapter Relevant LC Outcomes Learning Intentions

Success Criteria Key
(students will learn how Teaching Methodology Assessment Method
Words
to)
Week 1 Roof 33. appreciate design considerations Explaining the main functions of a Video explanation -Completion of Quiz for video Questioning Wall-plate
appropriate to various environments roof Examples on board - Successful submission Valley
20. recognise the relevance and Identify various roof types Textbook /Answering of worksheet Class discussion Purlin
importance of elements associated with Understand how pitched roofs are Working Drawing (visualizer) Rafters
conservation and refurbishment of constructed SolidWorks -Participate in class discussion Student Demonstrations Collar
Practical model (Project) Flashing
 buildings and associated artefacts and Understand the design features of Step-by-step instructions -Explanation of theory Observation Gable
furnishings a roof Word-Wall of Worksheet Battens
4. understand and evaluate a variety of Contrast the Video quiz Traffic lights Ridge board
building types and systems in the context Advantage/Disadvantage of -Illustrated in an Hip
of design and aesthetics, architectural traditional cut roofs advantage/disadvantage table Quiz Pitched roof
appropriateness, as well as their Compare Advantage/Disadvantage
environmental and ecological impact of truss roof
Double Class -Description of method used Student drawing
Start Roof Project Execute drawing layout on drawing -Completed drawing
(Drawing Working sheet -Correct measurements on
Drawing) Use material (stock) as measuring drawing
tools

Week 2 Roof 1. appreciate how the architecture and Draw a Truss roof detail Practical demonstrations Complete truss roof detail Experiment results struts
technologies of the past influence Develop a traditional cut roof detail PowerPoints drawing Eaves
contemporary designs and the general Experiment - Roof Triangulation Textbook Create the TCR detail drawing Peer assessment Traditional
built environmen Work effectively in a group Working Drawing Generates, discusses, and cut roof
2. understand how the various Agree the key post experiments SolidWorks model chooses interesting questions to Observation Truss roof
professions and craftspeople combine conclusions In class Experiment investigate
and interact in the design and production communicate the group’s results to Groupwork Uses scientific ideas to make Student working Drawing Sarking(felt)
of a building and its associated services class group Working Drawing (visualizer) testable predictions
23. explore the properties of a variety of Suggests possible solution to the Marked out pieces
materials including wood, metals, problems
Double Class plastics, ceramics and composites Develop a common rafter Identifies the variables in the
Finish Working Discover the true length of a hip investigation
Drawing rafter Explains the predicted
(Development of Reiterate what a corner halving relationships between the
Rafters) & start joint is. variables
marking out (Wall- Complete the marking out of
plate) wallplate
Calculation of true lengths U

Week 3 Roof 20. recognise the relevance and Draw a flat roof detail Practical demonstrations Complete flat roof detail drawing Questioning Tiles
importance of elements associated with Recognize building regulation in PowerPoints Homework (research TGD-F) Slates
conservation and refurbishment of relation to ventilation Textbook Answer verbal questioning Class discussion Gutter
Double Class buildings and associated artefacts and Distinguish between Soffit and Student demonstration Good clean saw cuts Soffit
Cut and assemble furnishings Fascia Real-life samples Good tight halving joint Student Demonstrations Fascia Binder
wall-plate 33. appreciate design considerations Compare Tiles & Ventilation
appropriate to various environments Slates Observation Tilting fillet
29. be capable of skilfully processing an
artifact or design through the various Traffic lights
stages of manufacture to completion
Saw to a depth Student Working Drawing
Saw with the grain correct.
Assemble a corner halving joint.
Student work (project)
Week 4 22. appreciate the influence of available Understand the functions of a PowerPoints Complete functions quiz Observation Fireplace
Fireplace and materials and technologies on both past fireplace. Textbook Verbal questioning Draught
Chimneys and contemporary architectural design Explain how a chimney is Student demonstration Completed fireplace detail Quickfire questioning Fireback
practices constructed. Quickfire questioning drawing Flue
29. be capable of skilfully processing an list key features of a chimney Word-Wall Worksheet Student demonstrations gathering
artifact or design through the various Draw to scale a fireplace. lintel
stages of manufacture to completion Label the Components of a typical Marked out pieces, & cut to a Stack
fireplace. high accuracy Flue liners
 21. model buildings and their Transfer a 2D dimension to 3D
Double Class components and/or restore or reproduce material
Mark out and cut artefacts and furnishings
(common rafters and
ridge board)
Week 5 16. appreciate the way in which good Explain how water is kept out of Textbook Completed Chimney detail Observation Flashing
Fireplace and architecture enhances the quality of life the chimney at roof level. Practical demonstrations drawing DPC tray
Chimneys of individuals and the community Understand the maximum and Looped videos Worksheet Student detail drawing Chimney
17. appreciate the difference between minimum guidelines for chimney Animated PowerPoints Homework Cover
minimum standards and good/best placement. Students practical work (inspection) flashing
practice Draw to scale a chimney Back gutter
Double Class Choose an item.
Mark out and cut Saw compound angles
(hip rafters) Hold pieces when making difficult
cuts
Week 6 Fireplace and 33. appreciate design considerations Understand why we use stoves vs Video explanation Illustrated in an Questioning (Fist to five) Apron
Chimneys appropriate to various environments fireplaces Textbook advantage/disadvantage table Flashing
31. understand the principles of State the global impact of burning PowerPoints (stoves vs fireplaces) Class discussion Soakers
sustainable architecture in the location, fossil fuels Video quiz Creation of 3D project Model Carbon
Double Class design and construction of buildings Draw to scale a stove and a Practical demonstrations Homework Observation neutral
Assemble Roof Chimney together Group discussion (Dev.Ed)
Good Quality Assembly Traffic lights

Assemble a multiply part

component.
Week 7 Stairs 10. by successfully completing projects Understand the various types of SolidWorks Model Project completion student Tread
gain a sense of confidence, personal stairs that can be constructed in a Word-Wall - Completion of Quiz assessment rubric Riser
Double Class achievement and satisfaction home Textbook - Successful submission Roof model Handrail
Design research and 28. execute modelling and design ideas Explain the difference between Student research (independent) /Answering of worksheet Research submitted with project Balustrade
process including their finish and presentation. different types of staircase Video explanation -Completed neat sketches Observation Stairwell
11. develop the skills associated with Neatly sketch design features of a PowerPoint -Well-designed mood board Safety assessment test Flight
sourcing and using information, decision stairs -Completion of brainstorm Newel Post
making, time and task management -Completed roof model Landing
Compile information into a mood Winder
board using ICT
Create a Brainstorm of ideas
Conceptualise their final design.
Prototype/trial/experiment with
materials for imitation of materials
Construct /adhere final concept to
project.
Week 8 Stairs 3. have a knowledge of the various Carry out a calculation to find the Textbook Worked well in a group Questioning (Fist to five) Riser
technologies which combine to produce ideal rise and going for stairs. Groupwork (calculation) Illustrate understanding through Going
a building which is comfortable and safe Sketch annotated diagrams of key 3-minute sketching (activity) sketches Class discussion String
for all users and which will incorporate features of staircases Working Drawing (visualizer) Closed string working drawing Nosing
inclusive design considerations. Draw a closed string stair detail completion Observation Step
8. be discerning in the selection or Baluster
specification of materials which are Peer assessment Pitch
appropriately used and are
environmentally friendly
25. understand considerations in
designing for manufacture and multiple
production
Week 9 Stairs 17. appreciate the difference between Distinguish between Cut string Vs In class Experiment Generates, discusses, and Observation Cut string
minimum standards and good/best closed string Groupwork chooses interesting questions to Stress
practice Draw a cut string stair SolidWorks Models investigate Questioning Stain
14. be appropriately informed and Working Drawing (visualizer) Uses scientific ideas to make Fracture
discerning home owners/occupiers Experiment testable predictions Class discussion point
23. explore the properties of a variety of with timber stress and stain Suggests possible solution to the
materials including wood, metals, joint strength problems Experiment results
plastics, ceramics and composites Identifies the variables in the
investigation Traffic lights
Explains the predicted
relationships between the Peer assessment
variables

Illustrated in an
advantage/disadvantage
table(Cut Vs Closed)

Week 10 Revision/recap Manage their time under exam Exam papers Good a tempt of questions within Questioning Time
14. be appropriately informed and conditions Testing the time frame management
discerning home owners/occupiers Analyse an exam question Groupwork Test results Observation
34. show discernment in the selection Answer an exam question PowerPoint Learned something from the
and safe use of environmentally friendly (exam like) conditions Class discussion
materials