SCHEME OF WORK

Name & ID No. Stephen Duffy G00324453

List of Topics: Caravan Woodcraft
Subject: Construction Studies
Methods
Pupil Year Group: Transition Year No. of Pupils: 18
No. of Lessons: 20 Length Of Lessons: 1 Hour

PREVIOUS LEARNING
KNOWLEDGE
Successful completion of Junior Cycle
Materials Technology (Wood) syllabus
Successful completion of Junior Cycle
Mathematics
Successful completion of Junior Cycle
Technical Graphics syllabus
Basic knowledge of traditional
caravans and their woodcraft
SKILLS
Junior Cycle use of hand tools, power
tools and measuring
Junior Cycle Mathematic geometry
calculation expertise
Junior Cycle technical drawing
expertise
Limited identification of caravan types

AIMS OF SCHEME
Educate students about the history and heritage of the Travelling community and
the importance of the Bowtop caravan
Create a more enlightened classroom which embraces the culture of others
Introduce traditional caravan craft methods
Familiarize students with the different types of traditional horse drawn vardos
Make clear how to operate and safely use various hand tools and power tools
Distinguish between natural and manmade timbers
Introduce bending of wood procedures
Develop students spatial awareness problem solving skills
Enhance fine motor skills
Sketch solutions to design and construction problems
Acquaint with students new words relating to technical terminology
 Develop the students educational and personal well being

LEARNING OUTCOMES OF SCHEME

Discuss the history and heritage of the Travelling community and the importance
of the Bow top caravan
Compare and contrast the different values, beliefs and cultures of others outside
their own cultural norms
Explain and demonstrate the different caravan woodcraft methods
Classify and identify different types of traditional horse drawn vardos
Operate and safely use various hand tools and power tools
Distinguish between natural and manmade timbers
Describe the different bending of wood procedures
Solve given tasks using spatial intelligence
Construct an accurate representation of a Bow top caravan
Sketch solutions to design and construction problems
List bi-lingual words relating to technical terminology
Work individually or cooperatively as part of a group

LITERACY NUMERACY ORACY GRAPHICACY

STRATEGIES STRATEGIES STRATEGIES STRATEGIES
Posters (Labeled) Converting cm/m
Word Wall to mm Oral Icebreaker Worksheets/Drawings
Annotated work Measuring objects Group work Physical Projects
sheets Adding, subtracting Presentations of Images
Writing on and dividing line work Posters
whiteboard each measurements Peer Solidworks Models
day (key words, Using scales in demonstrations Sketched Solutions
recaps etc.) drawings (video, visualizer) Video (Looking at
Mind Maps Use of related Group discussions objects from different
Working mathematical Student feedback perspectives)
Drawings equations
 DIFFERENTIATION STRATEGIES
Gender Inclusion
Multicultural Inclusion
SEN Strategies
Mixed Ability Teaching Strategies
Mixed gender class
Mixed gender seating plan
Gender neutral project/images/models
Mixed gender groups for group work on caravan
Gender equal questioning
A mixed group of settled Irish, Travellers and European
Open design aspects for each cultural background
Inclusive worksheets
Open discussions on cultural aspects relating to subject
area.
No SEN documented in the class
Off yellow background and comic sands text used in
PowerPoints and worksheets
Images and simple step by step animations
Short bullet point format of information
Mixed Ability Group
Individual Assistance
Partially completed worksheets for weaker students
Peer tutoring (buddy system)
Higher order drawing questions for advanced students
Online video recaps for students to view if struggling
 LESSON/ TEACHING ASSESSMENT
WEEK CURRICULUM/ SYLLABUS CONTENT
TOPIC STRATEGIES STRATEGIES
Introduction to traditional caravan woodcraft Instructional explanation Student Participation
and its history Brainstorm Higher order questioning
Fastening
Research and design into traditional caravan Concept questioning 3 things I learned today
Methods of
1 Different
woodcraft Prior knowledge gauge Traffic Light exit cards
Trailer preparation Discovery learning One Minute Paper
Materials
Adding floor joists Guided instructional learning
Construct floor base
Recap of previous learning Demonstration Projects checked visually
Cutting
Framing lower side walls Group pair work Peer assessment
Frame
2 Construction
Adding ply siding Use of Models Student presentation recap
Building jig for corbels Mark out pieces on visualizer. Make Practice Quiz
Jig Construction
Construct corbels Recurring slideshow video Traffic Light exit cards
Recap corbels jig construction Instructional video Presentation (Student)
Capping
Add corbels Motor Skills Cutting review by peers
Angles
3 Cutting
Capping lower side walls Peer demonstration Assessment of projects
Construct upper side wall frame Peer Lessons Think Pair Share
Drilling
Adding upper side wall frame Problem Solving Traffic Light exit cards
Recap on upper side wall frame construction Learning by doing Student poster presentation
Construction of end wall frame with widow Brainstorm Worksheet hand up
Cutting
and cargo hold frame Presentation Jeopardy
4 Drilling
Construction of front wall frame with door Paired Problem Solving Note Review
Structures
frame. Examples Traffic Light exit cards
Add centre bed frame support
Wall frame construction recapped Grab Bag 3 things I learned today
Nail Gun Introduction to use of nail gun Divide and Conquer Assessment of paired work
5 Cladding Introduction to cladding Peer demonstration Peer corrections
Cutting Sheet front and end walls Video demonstration 3:2:1
Sheet side walls Socratic Seminar Traffic Light exit cards
6 Capping Nail gun recapped Boardwork Model Worksheet hand up
Cutting Side wall cladding continued Sealing Demonstration Higher order questioning (Socratic
Nail Gun Capping recapped Higher order questioning seminar)
Surface prep Capping upper side walls Project Work Observation of projects
Sealing Introduction to orbital sander Scaffolding Traffic Light exit cards
 Sanding and sealing
Sanding and sealing continued Send a Problem Peer demonstration with higher order
Jig making End arch jig construction Peer demonstration questioning
7 Arches Creating end arches Paired Problem Solving PBL worksheet hand up
Runners Adding end arches Task Rotation (mixed ability) Taboo
Applying runners Project Traffic Light exit cards
Introduction to bending wood Jigsaw Student video demonstration of work
Creating hoops (lamination) Group paired work Observation of work
Bending wood
8 Trim
Corbels revised for window sills Student video demonstrations Summarize Lecture
Creation and addition of trim as designed ZDF Vygotsky Traffic Light exit cards
week 1 Challenges Set
Recap on bending wood Guided Instruction Socratic Seminar
Wood carving Wood carving on trim Learning from others Inspection of students work
9 Fastening Hanging doors Active discovery learning Double Time Line
Methods Installation of windows Paired buddy system Traffic Light exit cards
Installation of canvas roof Big Idea
Recap on previous learning Time Line Higher order questioning
Addition of interior Student demonstration Visually assessing work
10 Finishing
Surface preparation Higher Order Questioning Poster Presentation
Applying finish Poster Presentation Exit survey