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  • General

    Welcome to Hard Materials Technology 2024                                                                                                      

    My name is Mr Jackson and I am excited to be leading your learning journey in hard materials this year. 

    Tasks will be posted on our Google Classroom (code: 3d6en33)


  • Term 1 Weeks 1- 3 Using the Tech Workshop

    We'll learn to use Technology language, tools and equipment (Codes of Practice for the safe use of the Tech rooms), and the properties of 'resistant materials'
    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING... recognise the importance of health and safety in a practical workshop.
    • We are EXPLORING... investigate the safety practice of a range of hand tools and workshop machines.
    • We are EXPLORING... question the safety features of the tools and connect these to personal use of them in terms of how we manipulate them in different uses and scenarios.

    Success Criteria: 
    I have participated in a discussion about Technology and Tech Education
    I can recognised the difference between a product from nature and a technological outcome
    I can identify a range of different technologies
    I understand the terms used in Technology Education
    I can identify safe codes of practice to follow in the Tech workshop

    Activities:
    1.  Health and Safety Quiz on Google Classroom
    2. Equipment - Safe storage and expectations for use
    3. Practice using equipment and measuring - how to use tools, correct measurements + accuracy of the measurements, discuss problem solving

    Have a great week.
    - Mr Jackson

  • Term 1 Weeks 4-6 'Golf ball jail'

        FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING...selecting the most appropriate tools to complete the project
    • We are FOCUSING...discussing and solving our measuring mistakes

    Paearu Angitu / Success Criteria: I can/have...

    • Measure and cut wood accurately with a forstner drill
    • Rectify any measuring mistakes
    • Use a wood file and select the most appropriate grade of production paper to finish the design

    Hei Mahi / Activities:
    Golf ball jail - learning how to make a golf ball jail:
    - cut wood to size,
    - drill holes,
    - add the bars of the 'jail',
    - problem solve to remedy mistakes (no new materials provided)


  • Term 1 Week 6 - 8 'Golf ball jail' continued

    Kia ora students,

    Paearu Angitu / Success Criteria: I can operate the following machines safely and responsibly

    1. Orbital and Horizontal Band sanders
    2. Bench drill press and jig
    3. I can mark and measure my wooden block accurately and within a set tolerance
    4. I have learnt to file and shape wood using Rasps, Files and a variety of abrasive production papers ranging from P80, P240 and P400

    Hei Mahi / Activities:
    Continue to work on your GBJ (Golf Ball Jail)

    Skills being taught and practised are:  
    - Safety around dangerous tools and machinery
    - Accurate marking and measuring
    - Successful and safe use of the bench drill and techniques to improve accuracy
    - Right and wrong way to use woodworking hand tools and machinery


  • Term 1 Week 9-11 'Golf ball jail' Resources

  • Holidays

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  • T2 Wks 1-3 Tea Tray - Issue Planning Journal

                      

                     EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    Kia ora...

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING... new equipment such as a Jig / Pattern Template and a Table Router
    • We will be learning how fabricate and manipulate wood to create a bespoke tea tray.

     Paearu Angitu / Success Criteria: I can/have...

    • I can identify a new range of hand tools that I have not used previously
    • I can continue to participate in safe codes of practice to follow in the Tech Workshop
    • I have made a personalised wooden tea tray with handles that can hold up to 2kg of weight.
    • I have created an "Original' design that will be used to decorate the Tea Tray   

    Hei Mahi / Activities:

    1. Make a personalised design on Inkscape
    2. Send the design to Mr Dubash for etching / cutting on the laser cutter
    3. Stain the finished design or decorate with a medium of your choice.
    4. Use this finished design on the tea tray base.
    5. Work through the tasks on the Google Doc posted in Google classroom



  • T2 Wks 4-6 Tea Tray - Identify solutions

    We're learning to use hand tools and machinery safely in the Workshop.
    We'll make (fabricate) and shape (manipulate) wood to create a personalised tea tray.

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA 

    Learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING how to use equipment such as a Jig / Pattern Template and a Table Router.
    • We are EXPLORING how to identify solutions to a problem
    Paearu Angitu / Success Criteria: I can/have...
    • I can identify a new range of hand tools that I have not used previously
    • I can continue to participate in safe codes of practice to follow in the Tech Workshop
    • I have made a personalised wooden tea tray with handles that can hold up to 2kg of weight.
    • I have created an "Original' design that will be used to decorate the Tea Tray   

    Hei Mahi / Activities:

    1. Tasks 1-3 in the Planning Journal (Identifying the problem and solutions)

  • T2 Wks 7-10 Tea Tray - Design Brief

    We're learning to use hand tools and machinery safely in the Workshop.
    We'll make (fabricate) and shape (manipulate) wood to create a personalised tea tray.

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA 

    Learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING how to create a Mood Board to illustrate a problem and possible solutions
    • We are EXPLORING how to use a Design Brief to show our preferred solution
    Paearu Angitu / Success Criteria: I can/have...
    • I have created an "Original' design that will be used to decorate the Tea Tray   

    Hei Mahi / Activities:

    1. Tasks 4-6 in the Planning Journal. (Make a personalised design on Inkscape) 


  • T3 Wks1-4 Tea Tray - Etch & laser cut (Assessment 1)

    We're learning to use hand tools and machinery safely in the Workshop.
    We'll make (fabricate) and shape (manipulate) wood to create a personalised tea tray.

    FOCUS 

    Learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING how to identify Product Specifications (size, shape, colour, materials, how it's constructed) 
    • We are FOCUSING on designing a product that meets stakeholders' needs
    Paearu Angitu / Success Criteria: I can/have...
    • I have described the specs of my product (tea tray)
    • I have gathered stakeholder feedback to inform my design   

    Hei Mahi / Activities:

    1. Tasks 7 & 8 in the Planning Journal 
    Send the design to Mr Dubash for etching / cutting on the laser cutter





    Assessment task can be found on Google Classroom
    Please convert your google doc file to PDF and then submit in the assessment link below:

    Year 10 Technology Assessment 1 - Modeling Rubric 

  • T3 Wks 5-7 Tea Tray - fine tune design & colour stain

    We're learning to use hand tools and machinery safely in the Workshop.
    We'll make (fabricate) and shape (manipulate) wood to create a personalised tea tray.

    PLAN 

    Learning intentions:

    • We are Planning how to make a prototype to test proof of concept
    • We are Planning how to complete the outcome (tea tray) by the deadline
    Paearu Angitu / Success Criteria: I can/have...
    • I have adapted my design based on prototype and stakeholder feedback
    • I have used some hand and machine tools to start constructing my tea tray  

    Hei Mahi / Activities:

    1. Task 9 in the Planning Journal 
    • Send the design to Mr Dubash for etching / cutting on the laser cutter
    • Stain the finished design or decorate with a medium of your choice.



  • T3 Wks 8-9 Tea tray - Finish & Reflect

  • T3 Wk10 Submit Assessment 2- Outcome dev't & eval'n


  • T4 Weeks 1-6

    • Kia Ora Students


    I am Romeen Chandra and I will be your new technology teacher. 
    The tasks which you have done and will be doing till week 5 are outlined below.

    Tea Tray

    Paearu Angitu / Success Criteria: I can/have...

    •  successfully completed my;
      a. Tea Tray three dimensional Drawings 
      b. Prototype
      c. Inkscape drawing for Laser cutting on the tray
      d. Model with finishing
      e. Evaluation

    Hei Mahi / Activities:
    a. Tea Tray drawings should be done- including measurements and any specifics for your tea tray handles. 
    b. Cardboard prototype of your tray should be done, focusing on creating a unique handle design. Model
         must show a handle design, tray inlay design and any TWO additional features or attributes.
    c. Take photos of the top (Birds eye), end and side view of the tray and include that in your writeup.
    d. Complete the tea tray (finishing should be done).
    e. Complete the outcome development and Evaluation.     

    Mahi Kāinga / Homework:                                                                                                                                                                                               
    a. Watch U-tube videos on how to use different types of electrical and hand tools for
         projects.
    b. Practice more of Inkscape drawings for better understanding and for future projects.
                                                                                                                                                

  • T4 Weeks 7

    Year 10s Work Experience Week- No Tech classes

  • T4 - Week 8

    We will continue with the final finishing of the Tea Tray.

    Paearu Angitu / Success Criteria: I can/have...

    •  successfully completed my;
      . Tea Tray with finishing (Stain/Varnish)

    Hei Mahi / Activities:

    Complete the tea tray finishing. (Design painting and outer finishing)

     







    Mahi Kāinga / Homework:                                                                                                                                                                                               
    Watch U-tube videos and learn more about the basic construction skills.
    Some useful video links are given below:
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XeRsTWujHeY
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZUy8GkVpP38
                

  • Term 4 -Week 9

    Final week of Term 4
    a. Once finishing of the projects are done, you can take that home.
    b. Prepare yourself for Graduation.

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