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.
View full descriptionStrand: 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
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
View full descriptionStrand: 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
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.
View full descriptionStrand: 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
Strand: Construction Studies
Conceptualising planar surfaces and projections in first angle orthographic projection systems. Learn and understand how 3D objects are presented in 2D. This is a really important area in Graphics so take your time to develop your thinking, knowledge and understanding!
View full descriptionStrand: Technical Graphics
Strand unit: Orthographic Projection
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
This video gives a guide on how to complete Question 1 MTW Higher Level 2016, an Orthographic Projection based question. This videos goes through step by step from setting up the question to the final stages of the question
View full descriptionStrand: Materials Technology Wood
Strand unit: Shaping and Forming
Suggestions for use: Teachers can use this resource in the classroom to inform students how to excel in examination questions
Key Skills: Being Creative Managing Myself
A vast compilation of resources, developed over 10 years to support teachers who teach the T4 subjects of Construction Studies, DCG, Engineering and Technology.
View full descriptionSuggestions for use: Choose resources to support planning of lessons.
Suggestions for use: Choose resources to support planning of lessons.
Suggestions for use: Choose resources to support planning of lessons.
Suggestions for use: Choose resources to support planning of lessons.
Suggestions for use: Choose resources to support planning of lessons.
Suggestions for use: Choose resources to support planning of lessons.
Suggestions for use: Choose resources to support planning of lessons.
Suggestions for use: Choose resources to support planning of lessons.
This is a printable pdf version of a Transformation Geometry poster that I have designed. It contains a summary and images of the key principles of the topic.
View full descriptionStrand: 1. 2D Graphics
Strand unit: 12. Construct 2D Solutions
Suggestions for use: It is high resolution .pdf so it can be printed in A1/A2/A3 as a classroom display. It can also be printed as A4/A5 revision card for students revising the topic.
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.
View full descriptionStrand: 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
This website gives the learner a real insight into the principles of Passive Design. It describes the 5 key principles and visually describes each principle. This website explains the origins of Passive Design and its creators. This is an excellent visual website on a topic that has been a frequent Q10 on the Construction Studies exam.
View full descriptionStrand: 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
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!
View full descriptionStrand: 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
This document goes into a deeper knowledge of Thermal Bridging and Airtightness, This document looks at all the areas where air loss or heat loss (thermal bridging) may occur and comes up with solid solutions to stop this from happening. This is a very visual document, it translates a lot of big terms very easily.
View full descriptionStrand: Heat & Thermal Effects in Building
Strand unit: Thermal Resistance & Conductivity of Material
Suggestions for use: Teachers can use this document to describe the complicated term of Thermal Bridging. Students can be given a copy of this document so they can gain a deeper understanding of heat loss and the main areas it happens
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