Weekly outline

  • General

  • 1 February - 7 February

  • 8 February - 14 February

    Kia ora 

    Welcome to 9 Technology. We are going to a fun and interesting year identifying needs and opportunities, solving problems, learning new skills in Resistant Materials Technology and creating products.

    We use the Design Process to Plan and control our learning in Technology. Our class code for google classroom is 


    Learning Intentions: We are learning to (WALT)...

    • Understand the basics of the Design Process

    • understand the purpose of a clearly written Brief and Specification.


    Success Criteria: I can/have...

    • explain the steps in the design process and what is required at various KEY STAGES.

    Activities:

    • Writing a brief 

    • Freehand Orthographic sketching of a pencil case

    Homework:
    Complete the brief and Specifications for our New Project :Wooden Pencil case

    Complete the orthographic sketch and upload a digital photo in the google doc on Google classroom.

    Image result for wooden pencil case

  • 15 February - 21 February

    Kia ora 

    Learning Intentions: We are learning to (WALT)...

    • Understand the basics of the Design Process

    • understand the purpose of a clearly written Brief and Specification.

    • Understanding how to communicate a form in 2D and 3D sketching 


    Success Criteria: I can/have...

    • explain the steps in the design process and what is required at various KEY STAGES.
    • My orthographic shows 3 views and is labelled correctly with appropriate measurements.
    • My #d sketches are shown in proportion and my design features are clearly visible.

    Activities:

    • Writing a brief 

    • Freehand Orthographic sketching of a pencil case

    • Freehand oblique drawing of my pencil case 

    • Freehand isometric drawing of a pencilcase

    • Starting to create a mood board of images

    Homework:
    Complete the brief and Specifications for our New Project :Wooden Pencil case

    Complete the orthographic sketch and upload a digital photo in the google doc on Google classroom.

    Complete 3D sketches and upload onto google classroom.

    Image result for pencil case plans

  • 22 February - 28 February

    Kia ora 

    Learning Intentions: We are learning to (WALT)...

    • Understand the basics of the Design Process

    • understand the purpose of a clearly written Brief and Specification.

    • Understanding how to communicate a form in 2D and 3D sketching 


    Success Criteria: I can/have...

    • explain the steps in the design process and what is required at various KEY STAGES.
    • My orthographic shows 3 views and is labelled correctly with appropriate measurements.
    • My 3D sketches are shown in proportion and my design features are clearly visible.

    Activities:

    • Writing a brief 

    • Freehand Orthographic sketching of a pencil case

    • Freehand oblique drawing of my pencil case 

    • Freehand isometric drawing of a pencilcase

    • Starting to create a mood board of images

    Homework:
    Complete the brief and Specifications for our New Project :Wooden Pencil case

    Complete the orthographic sketch and upload a digital photo in the google doc on Google classroom.

    Complete 3D sketches and upload onto google classroom.




  • 1 March - 7 March

    Kia ora 

    Learning Intentions: We are learning to (WALT)...

    • Understand the basics of the Design Process

    • understand the purpose of a clearly written Brief and Specification.

    • Understanding how to communicate a form in 2D and 3D sketching 

    • Research exsiting designs


    Success Criteria: I can/have...

    • explain the steps in the design process and what is required at various KEY STAGES.
    • My orthographic shows 3 views and is labelled correctly with appropriate measurements.
    • My 3D sketches are shown in proportion and my design features are clearly visible.
    • Researched at least 5 existing designs and completed a PIN (Positive,Interesting,Negative comment for each image)

    Activities:

    • Writing a brief 

    • Freehand Orthographic sketching of a pencil case

    • Freehand oblique drawing of my pencil case 

    • Freehand isometric drawing of a pencil case

    • Starting to create a mood board of images with PIN analysis

    Homework:
    Complete the brief and Specifications for our New Project :Wooden Pencil case

    Complete the orthographic sketch and upload a digital photo in the google doc on Google classroom.

    Complete 3D sketches and upload onto google classroom.


    Example Analysis of first image

    Positives- The sliding lid acts as a ruler and the case is small and compact. 

    Interesting-The case has been personalised with a laser engraved name.

    Negatives-The lid has no way of locking and relies on friction to keep it closed.


  • 8 March - 14 March

    Kia ora 

    Learning Intentions: We are learning to (WALT)...

    • Understand the basics of the Design Process

    • understand the purpose of a clearly written Brief and Specification.

    • Understanding how to communicate a form in 2D and 3D sketching 

    • Research existing designs


    Success Criteria: I can/have...

    • explain the steps in the design process and what is required at various KEY STAGES.
    • My orthographic shows 3 views and is labelled correctly with appropriate measurements.
    • My 3D sketches are shown in proportion and my design features are clearly visible.
    • Researched at least 5 existing designs and completed a PIN (Positive,Interesting,Negative comment for each image)

    Activities:

    • Writing a brief 

    • Freehand Orthographic sketching of a pencil case

    • Freehand oblique drawing of my pencil case 

    • Freehand isometric drawing of a pencil case

    • Starting to create a mood board of images with PIN analysis

    Homework:
    Complete the brief and Specifications for our New Project :Wooden Pencil case

    Complete the orthographic sketch and upload a digital photo in the google doc on Google classroom.

    Complete 3D sketches and upload onto google classroom.


    Example Analysis of first image

    Positives- The sliding lid acts as a ruler and the case is small and compact. 

    Interesting-The case has been personalised with a laser engraved name.

    Negatives-The lid has no way of locking and relies on friction to keep it closed.



  • 15 March - 21 March

    Kia Ora

    WALT: What we are learning to:

    We are learning to use Inkscape software to create a file for the Laser cutter.


    Task: 

    Create a new Inkscape file

    Name the file:

    Selection tools 

    Drawing Tools

    Align Tools

    Stroke and Fill Colour.

    Navigate tool and create a simple template for the laser.

    Design a new top design with the polygon tool and then the  path> division tool.

    Success Criteria 

    Interior dimensions of the case comfortably hold the length of a typical pencil or pen.

    Exterior wall must be 10 mm thick

    The top needs to be embossed with a simple graphic to enhance the aesthetic appeal of the object.

     



  • 22 March - 28 March

    Kia Ora

    WALT: What we are learning to:

    We are learning to use Inkscape software to create a file for the Laser cutter.


    Task: 

    Create a new Inkscape file

    Name the file:

    Selection tools 

    Drawing Tools

    Align Tools

    Stroke and Fill Colour.

    Navigate tool and create a simple template for the laser.

    Design a new top design with the polygon tool and then the  path> division tool.

    Success Criteria 

    Interior dimensions of the case comfortably hold the length of a typical pencil or pen.

    Exterior wall must be 10 mm thick

    The top needs to be embossed with a simple graphic to enhance the aesthetic appeal of the object.

    Also: We will be completing our practical pine and MDF based pencilcase design and uplaoding photos to the document on google classroom.


  • 29 March - 4 April

    Kia Ora

    Task



  • 5 April - 11 April

    Kia Ora 

    This week please complete the online document ready for assessment.


    This assessment is about your use of planning tools to complete your pencil case project.

    Make sure all parts of the document are completed from the brief through to the final project photo.

    Time management is an important part of Technological Practise. Your planning tools must maximise your time and minimise the waste of materials and resources.

    Your Gantt chart and key stages table need to be completed and the reflection needs to be written with in-depth explanations about how you over came problems and used your time and resources effectively.

     


  • 12 April - 18 April

    Kia Ora 

    This week please complete the online document ready for assessment.


    This assessment is about your use of planning tools to complete your pencil case project.

    Make sure all parts of the document are completed from the brief through to the final project photo.

    Time management is an important part of Technological Practise. Your planning tools must maximise your time and minimise the waste of materials and resources.

    Your Gantt chart and key stages table need to be completed and the reflection needs to be written with in-depth explanations about how you over came problems and used your time and resources effectively.

     


  • 19 April - 25 April

    School Holidays

  • 26 April - 2 May

    School Holidays

  • 3 May - 9 May

    Kia Ora 

    This week please complete the online document ready for assessment.


    This assessment is about your use of planning tools to complete your pencil case project.

    Make sure all parts of the document are completed from the brief through to the final project photo.

    Time management is an important part of Technological Practise. Your planning tools must maximise your time and minimise the waste of materials and resources.

    Your Gantt chart and key stages table need to be completed and the reflection needs to be written with in-depth explanations about how you over came problems and used your time and resources effectively.

     

  • 10 May - 16 May

    Kia ora...and welcome to Week 2 of Term 2.

    Unfortunately there will be no Tech classes this week. 

    On Wednesday you will come to W9 to get the roll done and then we will head to the gym to watch "Ugly Shakespeare". On Thursday it is Teacher Only Day.

    Have a great week. I look forward to seeing you Week 3!


  • 17 May - 23 May

    Kia Ora 


    Welcome to Week 3

    WALT: We will be learning about planning tools.



    Planning tools

    Planning tools help guide action steps to an outcome. For example, brainstorms, mind-maps, idea banks, reflective journals and scrapbooks, plans of action, Gantt charts, flow diagrams, graphical organisers, spreadsheets, and databases.

    Mind Map


    Idea Bank


    Plan of Action

    https://www.instructables.com/Pencil-Box-Storage-Jewellery-Keys-or-Money-Bo/

    Gantt Chart

    https://www.productplan.com/glossary/gantt-chart/

    Flowchart


    Creately software

    Graphic Organiser


  • 24 May - 30 May

    Kia Ora

    Welcome to week 4

    This week Mr Yee will be introducing ISOMETRIC DRAWING. 

    WALT: I will be learning to draw Isometric drawings using an AXONOMETRIC GRID. 30 degree angles and parallel lines.

    https://technologystudent.com/prddes1/drawtec2.html












    https://technologystudent.com/despro_flsh/isomty2.html

    Homework:

    You will also be completing all of the document for the Pencil case Project.






  • 31 May - 6 June

    Kia Ora

    Welcome to Week 5

    This is the last week for you to complete the Planning Tools document for the Pencil case project.


    Make sure you review your documents and complete all incomplete sections. Please see the previous week for examples of planning tools and check google classroom regularly for examples and updated information.




  • 7 June - 13 June

    Assessment for Pencil case Activity

    Please submit a PDF of your completed google doc for the Pencil case project.

    Kind regards

    Mr Symons

  • 14 June - 20 June

    Kia Ora 

    Welcome to week 7

    WALT: We are learning to use Mock Ups to generate design ideas for our new project the tool box.



    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ORpEhScmA28

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KQY2SlOlvMU

    https://www.dezeen.com/2020/07/07/samsung-out-of-the-box-competition-shortlist-15-cardboard-furniture-designs/

  • 21 June - 27 June

    Kia Ora 

    Welcome to Week 8


    WALT: We are learning to use methods of joining to create our functional models for our tool box.

    Success Criteria:

    All joints will be completed in groups and analysed in terms of fit for purpose/durability , ease of construction and materials used.

    TASK

    We will make a series of test joints.

    Butt joint

    Finger joint

    Dowel joint 

    Lap Joint

    Use a table to compare the joints against each other. What is your conclusion? Write a brief conclusion which talks about which approach you will use and why?

    Tests: tool impact test, drop test, water test and stain test.

    materials: MDF/ pine/dowel

    Material properties will be documented in photos and video.


    Technologystudent.com

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZZ3c_P2EFTU


  • 28 June - 4 July

    Kia Ora

    Welcome to week 9

    WALT: We are learning to explore methods of joining in Hard Materials Technology.

    This week we will be investigating more methods of joining. In particular cross having joints and slot construction

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uapzeNwKq4U

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uapzeNwKq4U&t=4s



  • 5 July - 11 July

    Kia Ora

    Welcome to Week 10

    This week we will assemble and glue our toolbox v2 MDF Lap Joint.

    Please record video or take photos of the final object.


    Materials 

    PVA

    MDF box,sides,divider,handle 

    Success Criteria

    Square corners, check with a try square

    Small gap between joints +- 3 MM

    Base attached in a secure manner with 4 nails and PVA

    Take two photos

    4 small brad nails

    Try Square

    8 clamps

    Newspaper


  • 12 July - 18 July

  • 19 July - 25 July

  • 26 July - 1 August

    Kia Ora Welcome to Week 1,Term 3 2021

    WALT:

    This week we will begin our document for the final Assessment on Modelling.

    This task will be uploaded onto Google classroom for you to modifty and record all of your work during this project.

    Learning Intentions: We are learning to (WALT)...

    • Understand the basics of the Design Brief and purpose of modelling and testing

    • understand the purpose of a clearly written Brief and Specification.


    Success Criteria: I can/have...

    • explain why modelling ideas and testing them results in a better product.

    Activities:

    • Writing a brief (see below for information)

    • Freehand Orthographic sketching of a tool box

    Homework:
    Complete the brief and Specifications for our New Project :tool box



    Assessment-2: Making a model-prototype of a chosen outcome 


    NZC Strand: Technological modelling


    Functional modelling and prototyping play an essential role to develop an understanding of the importance of both in technological development.


    Student Name: Class:



    The final project this year will be making a functioning model/prototype of a chosen outcome. You will be using materials,methods of joining and methods of finishing to make your outcome.


                             

    Task 1 –  Writing my Product Design Brief and Specs: 



    Begin by answering all these six points:


        1. I making a mock up/and prototype of..

           

        2.  I making it because...


        3. My stake holder is...


        4. I am going to use it in...


        5. The time frame to make the model/prototype is...



  • 2 August - 8 August

    Kia Ora

    Welcome to week 2

    WALT: We are learning to test and record our functional testing results in our document.

    Task 1: Scratch test on various finishes.

    Task 2: Dent test on various materials MDF, Pine, Plywood, dowels etc.

    Scratch resistance

    The ability of a finish to resist damage from coarse or sharp objects is one of the most important qualities you’re likely concerned about.

    To a large extent you can know the comparative scratch resistance simply from the category of finish. For example, oil-based polyurethane varnish and catalyzed lacquers are much more scratch resistant than shellac and nitrocellulose lacquer, and usually a little more scratch resistant than acrylic and polyurethane water-based finishes.


    Task: Test the scratch resistance of various finishes.

    Success Criteria
    Record the information in the table of your document.

  • 9 August - 15 August

    Kia Ora Welcome to Week 3

    WALT: We are learning to test our materials to select the most appropriate solution for our tool box.

    Testing finishes (Scratch test)

    Beginning with one of the softer pencils, hold it as you would for writing and push it forward an inch or two across the finish. Maintaining equal pressure, follow with pencils of increasing hardness until you find one that cuts into the finish. The hardness rating for that finish is the rating of the previous pencil – the hardest lead that doesn’t cut.

    Water resistance

    Another quality you may want is water resistance. All finishes are more water resistant the thicker they are applied. So testing won’t be very revealing except on thin finishes such as oil or wax, or any film-building finish applied with just one or two coats.

    To test for water resistance, make up a sample board with the same number of coats applied in the same manner as you intend to use on your project. Then place a small puddle of water on the surface and cover it with a metal or glass cup or jar to prevent evaporation. Check every 10 minutes or so until you notice cracks or discoloration in the finish. Rate the finish at the most recent previous time before the damage occurred.

    Glue Test (Adhesion)


  • 16 August - 22 August

    Kia Ora 

    Welcome to Week 4

    WALT: We are learning about the importance of rapid prototyping and functional modelling in

    Watch the video

     Technology.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gWk6br5Ngkc&t=273s


  • 18 October - 24 October

    Kia Ora

    Welcome to Term 4,Week 1.

    WALT: We are learning to complete our Research Assessment 2 into a Technological products evolution over time and its impact on society.

    LO: We are focussing on developing our critical research skills, writing skills and design presentation skills usin a variety of digital tools.

    Task: Complete the task on Google Classroom for the research Assessment 2 using the example and the supplied template.

    Success Criteria : Write 200 words Minimum, Use clear, detailed sentences and supporting images to answer all the questions.

    Due Date. Thursday Nov 11 2021

    https://classroom.google.com/c/MjY4ODk4NDE5Njcz

  • 25 October - 31 October

    Kia Ora

    Welcome to Term 4, Week 2.

    WALT: We are learning to complete our Research Assessment 2 into a Technological products evolution over time and its impact on society.

    LO: We are focussing on developing our critical research skills, writing skills and design presentation skills usin a variety of digital tools.

    Task: Complete the task on Google Classroom for the research Assessment 2 using the example and the supplied template.

    Success Criteria : Write 200 words Minimum, Use clear, detailed sentences and supporting images to answer all the questions.


    Email me with any questions about the assessment.

    Due Date. Thursday Nov 11 2021

    https://classroom.google.com/c/MjY4ODk4NDE5Njcz

  • 1 November - 7 November

    Kia Ora

    Welcome to Term 4, Week 3.

    WALT: We are learning to complete our Research Assessment 2 into a Technological products evolution over time and its impact on society.

    LO: We are focussing on developing our critical research skills, writing skills and design presentation skills usin a variety of digital tools.

    Task: Complete the task on Google Classroom for the research Assessment 2 using the example and the supplied template.

    Success Criteria : Write 200 words Minimum, Use clear, detailed sentences and supporting images to answer all the questions.

    Due Date. Thursday Nov 11 2021

    https://classroom.google.com/c/MjY4ODk4NDE5Njcz

  • 8 November - 14 November

  • 15 November - 21 November

    Kia Ora

    Welcome to WEEK 5 Term 4


    Unfortunately due to Covid restrictions there will be no Option classes held this week.

    Please refer to the Google classroom for any instructions or Google MEET information.


  • 22 November - 28 November

    Kia Ora

    Welcome to WEEK 6 Term 4


    Unfortunately due to Covid restrictions there will be no Option classes held this week.

    Please refer to the Google classroom for any instructions or Google MEET information.


  • 29 November - 5 December

    Kia Ora 

    Welcome to Week 7

    This week we will be doing some fun learning activities

    Make a Christmas Ornament or a fun game.

    Watch these youtube videos to get an idea for simple games that you can make at home or at school using simple materials. You can also do some Christmas decoration fro your Christmas tree.

    Please see Google classroom for a list of activities and youtube links.

  • 6 December - 12 December

  • 13 December - 19 December