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Passive Construction Handout

http://www.passivedesign.org/images...ds/passive_construction_handout.pdf Added: 12 Aug 2016 Contributor: Tomás Callanan Resource type: Guide/notes / Presentation

This document gives the learner a real insight into the Construction of a Passive Home. It describes the changes to the Sub and Superstructure and visually describes each stage. This document explains the different options in Foundations, Walling System and Roofs the owner has to make. This is an excellent visual document on a topic that has been a frequent Q10 on the Construction Studies exam.

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How it maps to the curriculum

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Construction Studies

Strand: Design & Planning

Strand unit: Principle Building Regulations- NZB/Passive..

Suggestions for use: Teachers can use this document as a great tool in the classroom as in ways of presentation in the class or as information for classroom notes. Students can use this as a revision tool for class tests and the LC exam

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Passive Construction - Tomas Callanan

https://www.scoilnet.ie/go-to-post-...y/collections/senior-cycle/passive/ Added: 01 Jun 2018 Contributor: Scoilnet Resource type: Guide/notes / Presentation

A collection of resources to support students revising for their construction studies exam. The material covers roofs, floors, foundations, concrete cavity and timber frame walls, windows and doors. Collection created by teacher, Tomas Callanan.

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SC Construction Studies
TY TY Subject Sampling

How it maps to the curriculum

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Construction Studies

Strand: Substructure

Strand unit: Foundations


Strand: Internal Construction

Strand unit: Internal Walls


Strand: Internal Construction

Strand unit: Internal Walls


Strand: Superstructure

Strand unit: Roofs


Strand: Superstructure

Strand unit: Windows


Strand: Superstructure

Strand unit: Doors


Strand: Superstructure

Strand unit: External Walls

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TY Subject Sampling

Strand: Construction Studies

Asset type: Online Resource
Language: English
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Basic Woodworking Hand Tools

https://www.scoilnet.ieuploads/resources/30674/30410.pptx Added: 07 Aug 2019 Contributor: Joe Resource type: Simulation

Don't be a fool, know your tools! Use this brief guide of a limited number of basic Woodworking Hand Tools to familiarise yourself with names and functions. Enjoy!

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How it maps to the curriculum

JC
Wood Technology

Strand: 1. Principles and Practices

Strand unit: 7. Function & Application of a Range of Tools

Suggestions for use: Teaching and Learning Resource

Key Skills: Communicating Managing Information and Thinking Staying Well Working with Others Literacy Numeracy Managing Myself

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Language: English
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Passive Principles Handout

http://www.passivedesign.org/images...ds/principles_of_passive_design.pdf Added: 12 Aug 2016 Contributor: Tomás Callanan Resource type: Guide/notes / Presentation

These notes gives the learner a real insight into the principles of Passive Design. It describes the 5 key principles and visually describes each principle. These notes explains the origins of Passive Design and its creators. This is an excellent visual document on a topic that has been a frequent Q10 on the Construction Studies exam

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How it maps to the curriculum

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Construction Studies

Strand: Design & Planning

Strand unit: Principle Building Regulations- NZB/Passive..

Suggestions for use: Teachers can use these notes as a great tool in the classroom as in ways of presentation in the class or as information for classroom notes. Students can use this as a revision tool for class tests and the LC exam

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Language: English
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Passive House Construction

http://www.passivedesign.org/passive-construction-home Added: 12 Aug 2016 Contributor: Tomás Callanan Resource type: Guide/notes / Presentation

This website gives the learner a real insight into the Construction of a Passive House. Through sketches and images it goes through the Substructure and Superstructure of the Passive House. It relates back to the current regulations and shows the difference between them. This is an excellent visual website on a topic that has been a frequent Q10 on the Construction Studies exam

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How it maps to the curriculum

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Construction Studies

Strand: Design & Planning

Strand unit: Principle Building Regulations- NZB/Passive..

Suggestions for use: Teachers can use this website as a great tool in the classroom as in ways of presentation in the class or as information for classroom notes. Students can use this as a revision tool for class tests and the LC exam

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Language: English
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Passive Roofing Notes

https://www.scoilnet.ieuploads/resources/25456/25192.pdf Added: 25 Dec 2017 Contributor: Tomás Callanan Resource type: Guide/notes

This document is a set of notes based on the basics of Roofing technology. It goes through the various roofs and also looks at ventilation and insulation.

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How it maps to the curriculum

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Construction Studies

Strand: Superstructure

Strand unit: Roofs

Suggestions for use: Teachers can use this resource as a useful aid to teaching roofing technology. The teacher could print out an individual copy for each student. Student's can also use this as a study guide

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Language: English
Rights: Attribution-Noncommercial Creative Commons
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Noel Ward - YouTube Channel

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs6PZ1aXoc82Xsyd9-fg69A Added: 07 Nov 2018 Contributor: Scoilnet Resource type: Audio / Video

Noel Ward is a Construction Studies teacher who has created videos for students of Leaving Certificate Construction Studies and DCG, and Junior Cert Materials Technology Wood. He has also some instructional videos for beginning Solidwork's and some commands that may be useful for the Student Assignment.

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SC Construction Studies
JC Wood Technology

How it maps to the curriculum

SC
Construction Studies

Strand: Useful Websites

JC
Wood Technology

Strand: 1. Principles and Practices

Strand unit: Useful Websites


Strand: 2. Design Thinking

Strand unit: Useful Websites


Strand: 3. Wood Science and Materials

Strand unit: Useful Websites

Asset type: Video
Language: English
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Passive Foundation Notes

https://www.scoilnet.ieuploads/resources/24830/24553.pdf Added: 17 Oct 2017 Contributor: Tomás Callanan Resource type: Guide/notes / Presentation / Primary Source / Help Sheets

These Foundation notes go through all aspects of Passive Foundations from Removal of Top Soil to sketches of Passive Strip and Passive Raft Foundation in preparation for the changing NZEB standards.

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How it maps to the curriculum

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Construction Studies

Strand: Substructure

Strand unit: Foundations

Suggestions for use: Teachers can use these notes to present in front of the class or else can be printed for students as a guide.

Asset type: Document
Language: English
Rights: Attribution-Noncommercial Share Alike Creative Commons
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DCG - Revision Pack

https://drive.google.com/file/d/14AeQbgljuSlILA6b_j8V30fsmDVMDPYB/view Added: 19 Jun 2019 Contributor: Scoilnet Resource type: Guide/notes / Worksheet

Teacher, Joe Lyster, created this higher level revision pack for the Leaving Certificate Design and Communications Graphics subject. The pack offers exam guidance and advice on the exam sections A, B, and C. The pack consists of 155 pages.

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How it maps to the curriculum

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Design & Communication Graphics

Strand: Asessment

Suggestions for use: Revision pack for students.

Asset type: Document
Language: English
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Equipment and Practises Quiz 5

https://www.flexiquiz.com/SC/N/6cfe71de-9b5f-422e-a3b9-3122638159d9 Added: 06 Dec 2018 Contributor: Tomás Callanan Resource type: Other

This resource is a Flexiquiz based on the Junior Cert Section A Short Questions. Students will attempt the quiz and answer multiple choice questions. After the quiz is complete it will give them a result and feedback

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How it maps to the curriculum

JC
Wood Technology

Strand: 1. Principles and Practices

Strand unit: 7. Function & Application of a Range of Tools

Suggestions for use: Teachers should give this link to their students as a homework/study activity. The teacher can then monitor the results and length of time it took for students. Students will benefit from experience of these questions as it will give them a greater understanding of Section A Short Questions

Key Skills: Managing Information and Thinking

Asset type: Online Resource
Language: English
Rights: Attribution-Noncommercial Creative Commons
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Isometric Projection 3 & Surface Development 1

https://www.scoilnet.ieuploads/resources/30549/30285.pptx Added: 18 Jul 2019 Contributor: Joe Resource type: Simulation

The isometric projection of a standard cube as well as its surface development. Further develop your isometric projection skills as well as learning how to develop and fold out the surfaces of an object in 2D. This is a really cool area and is great for planning and designing projects!

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How it maps to the curriculum

JC
Graphics

Strand: Technical Graphics

Strand unit: Developments

Suggestions for use: Teaching and Learning Resource

Key Skills: Being Creative Communicating Managing Information and Thinking Working with Others Literacy Numeracy Managing Myself


Strand: 1. 2D Graphics

Strand unit: 1. Visualise the Manipulation of 2D Shapes


Strand: 1. 2D Graphics

Strand unit: 2. Planning of a 2D Solution


Strand: 1. 2D Graphics

Strand unit: 3. Derive 2D Solutions


Strand: 1. 2D Graphics

Strand unit: 9. Represent 3D Info using 2D Convention


Strand: 1. 2D Graphics

Strand unit: 12. Construct 2D Solutions


Strand: 2. 3D Graphics

Strand unit: 2. Planning of a 3D Solution


Strand: 2. 3D Graphics

Strand unit: 3. Derive 3D Solutions


Strand: 2. 3D Graphics

Strand unit: 7. Construct Solutions


Strand: 2. 3D Graphics

Strand unit: 8. Construct a 3D Representation


Strand: 2. 3D Graphics

Strand unit: 10. Properties of Geometric Objects & Surface


Strand: 2. 3D Graphics

Strand unit: 13. Construct Accurate 3D Solutions

Asset type: Presentation
Language: English
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