Objective: Interpret technical drawings and plans.

Subject: TLE (Technology and Livelihood Education)

Grade Level: Grade 8

Learning across curriculum:

1. Mathematics - Geometry and measurement concepts are essential in

understanding technical drawings and plans.

2. Science - Knowledge of scientific principles and processes can be applied in

interpreting technical drawings and plans.

3. Art - Elements of design, such as lines, shapes, and proportions, play a role in
technical drawings and plans.

Review Motivation:

1. Show a video clip of a famous architectural masterpiece and ask students to

identify the different elements of the building's design.

2. Present a real-life scenario where a technical drawing or plan was used to

construct a complex structure, such as a bridge or a skyscraper.

3. Conduct a hands-on activity where students are given an incomplete technical

drawing and asked to complete it, sparking their curiosity and interest in technical
drawings and plans.

Activity 1: Introduction to Technical Drawings and Plans

Materials: Whiteboard, markers, handouts with sample technical drawings,

rulers, pencils
Instructions:

1. Begin by defining technical drawings and plans, emphasizing their importance in

various fields, such as architecture, engineering, and construction.

2. Present sample technical drawings and explain the different elements, such as
lines, dimensions, and symbols, found in them.

3. Engage students in a discussion about the purpose and significance of each

element in a technical drawing.

4. Distribute handouts with sample technical drawings and ask students to identify
and label the different elements they have learned.

Rubrics:

Criteria:

- Correct identification and labeling of elements in technical drawings

- Understanding of the purpose and significance of each element

Points:

- Correct identification and labeling: 10 points

- Understanding of purpose and significance: 10 points

Assessment Questions:

1. What are the different elements found in a technical drawing?

2. Why is it important to accurately identify and label the elements in a technical

drawing?

Activity 2: Interpreting Technical Drawings and Plans

Materials: Whiteboard, markers, handouts with complex technical drawings,

rulers, pencils
Instructions:

1. Present more complex technical drawings and plans, such as building blueprints
or electrical circuit diagrams.

2. Discuss the key features and symbols used in each type of technical drawing.

3. Demonstrate how to interpret and understand the information presented in the

technical drawings, focusing on measurements, scales, and symbols.

4. Engage students in a guided practice activity where they interpret and extract
information from given technical drawings.

Rubrics:

Criteria:

- Accuracy in interpreting and extracting information from technical drawings

- Understanding of measurements, scales, and symbols

Points:

- Accuracy in interpretation: 15 points

- Understanding of measurements, scales, and symbols: 10 points

Assessment Questions:

1. How do you interpret measurements and scales in a technical drawing?

2. What are the common symbols used in electrical circuit diagrams?

Activity 3: Applying Technical Drawings and Plans

Materials: Whiteboard, markers, handouts with real-life scenarios, rulers,

pencils
Instructions:

1. Present real-life scenarios where technical drawings and plans are used, such as
designing a residential house or planning a landscaping project.

2. Divide students into groups and assign each group a scenario.

3. In their groups, students are required to create a technical drawing or plan based
on the given scenario, including all necessary elements and measurements.

4. Each group presents their technical drawing or plan and explains their design
choices.

Rubrics:

Criteria:

- Accuracy and completeness of the technical drawing or plan

- Clarity and coherence in explaining design choices

Points:

- Accuracy and completeness: 15 points

- Clarity and coherence in explaining design choices: 10 points

Assessment Questions:

1. How did you ensure the accuracy and completeness of your technical drawing or
plan?

2. Why did you make certain design choices in your technical drawing or plan?

Analysis:

Analyze the outcome of each activity, focusing on students' understanding of

technical drawings and plans, their ability to identify and interpret elements, and their
application of knowledge in creating their own technical drawings or plans.
Abstraction:

Summarize the key concepts and skills learned in interpreting technical drawings
and plans, emphasizing the importance of accuracy, attention to detail, and
understanding of measurements and scales.

Application:

Present a real-life problem, such as designing a floor plan for a classroom or

creating a technical drawing for a simple machine, and ask students to apply their
knowledge and skills in solving the problem.

Assessment:

Teachers can assess students' learning based on their accuracy in interpreting

technical drawings, their ability to identify and explain elements, and their proficiency
in creating their own technical drawings or plans. Assessment methods may include
written tests, practical exams, and group presentations.

Assignment:

Assign students to research and analyze a famous architectural structure, such as

the Eiffel Tower or the Taj Mahal, focusing on the technical drawings and plans used
in its construction. Students can create a presentation or a written report detailing the
elements, measurements, and design choices in the technical drawings and plans of
the chosen structure.