Mr D.
Gallagher (G00291142)
Student Teacher: Dean Gallagher (G00291142)
Subject: Construction Studies
Pupil Year Group: 1st years
No. of Lessons: 10
Date: From: 28/11/16 To:17/02/17
Topics to date:
KNOWLEDGE
Students can:
Identify the features of a domestic house
Differentiate 2D and 3D sketches
Distinguish between M, CM and MM
Identify different types angles.
AIMS
To provide opportunities for
pupils to:
1. Investigate the topic of Roof.
2. Construct a section of flat roof.
3. Identify the key components that
define a stair case in a domestic
dwelling.
4. Solve stairs Calculations problems.
5.Analyze the purpose and
construction of a Fireplace
SCHEME OF WORK
List of Topics: Roofs, Stairs and Fireplaces and Chimneys
No. of Pupils:24 All Male
Length of Lessons: 1x80 and 1x40 Minute per week
Room No:
PREVIOUS LEARNING
SKILLS
Students Can:
Draw communication sketches
Interpret, measure
Read working drawings
Use a battery drill
LEARNING OUTCOMES (Los)
ASSESSMENT
By the end of this scheme pupils will
be able to:
1. Identify the different types of roof and
Class discussion
their construction.
Questioning
2. Explain the functions and features of a
Exit Slips (Fisher &
roof.
Frey,2004)
3. List the components of a roof and their
Traffic lights.
dimensions
4. Draw detailed sketches of the various End of topic test
Roof types. (See weeks 1-5 Below)
1.Outline the processes involved in the
Presentation(peet2014)
construction of a roof.
Student discussion (West
2. Justify the positioning of key
Virginia department of
components and explain their purpose.
education, 2016)
3.Assemble a scale model of a sloped
Observation
roof.
1. List the components of a stairs
Questioning (Petty2014)
2. Draw a detailed sketch of a stair case
Presentation(Petty2014)
and label the components
Observation (West Virginia
3. Explain the regulations governing a
department of education,
domestic stair.
2016)
1.Assess a stairs question and formulate Questioning
a solution Observation
2.Calculate The appropriate rise and Exit slips
going for a domestic stair. Assessment of application
1. Outline the functions and features
of a Fireplace
2. Draw a detailed sketch of a fireplace Questioning
and its various components Traffic lights
3. Differentiate between the open Homework
fires and stoves Observation
4. List key design features and
regulations
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1. Outline the design considerations of

Questioning
a chimney
Observation
6. Investigate the construction of a 2. List the components of a chimney
Homework
chimney 3. Draw a detailed sketch of chimney
Traffic lights
4. Explain how a chimney is weather
proofed Exit slips

KEY LEARNING STRATEGIES

Key words on board
LITERACY Sign Posts (PDST, 2016)
Exit slips (Fisher & Frey,2004)
Sign posts (PDST, 2016)
Dimensions of material
Mental maths
NUMERACY
Calculations
Fractions to Percentage
Stop watch Timer
Stick debate (Northern Ireland Curriculum, 2007)
HOT and LOT questioning (St Aidan's Comprehensive school, 2016)
ORACY Wait Time (St Aidan's Comprehensive school, 2016)
Mystery bag (PDST, 2015)
Oral Presentations
Drawings questions
Sketching
GRAPHICACY Board drawings
Posters with images
Images Roofs, Stairs and Chimney and fireplaces

DIFFERENTIATION STRATEGIES
Group work (Muis & Reynolds, 2005)
Signe posts (PDST, 2016)
Multicultural Inclusion Key words
Global construction methods

Comic Sans MS text

SEN Strategies Instructions sheet
(Strategies are generic as I have not been Stick Debate (Northern Ireland Curriculum, 2007)
Demonstrations (IADT, 2010)
informed of any SEN.) Project work

Demonstrations (IADT, 2010)

Mixed Ability Teaching Strategies Group work (Muis & Reynolds, 2005)
 1.LINKS TO SYLLABUS (LTS) AND TEACHING ASSESSMENT
Class Content
Mr D. Gallagher (G00291142) 2. WIDER LEARNING (WL) STRATEGIES STRATEGIES Resources
WEEK1: 28th November- 2nd December
1.LTS Class discussion (Clarke, 2008) Questioning (Muis & Model roof
Part 1- Construction Theory and Questioning (Muis & Reynolds, Reynolds, 2005) Power point on roofs
Roofs
Drawing; 2005) Traffic lights Work sheets
Functions and Features
o Superstructure Use of Model (Jackson, 2015) Exit slips Roof material
Types of roof
o Internal construction Note taking Homework (Muis & Work sheets
The Construction of a roof
2.WL Demonstration (IADT, 2010) Reynolds, 2005)
Traditional cut roof
Roofs used in other countries K.W.L
and wider uses.

WEEK2: 5th December 9th December

1.LTS Class discussion (Clarke, 2008) Traffic lights Model roof
Part 1- Construction Theory and Think-pair- share Exit slips Power point on roofs
Roofs Drawing; Group work (Hartley & Dawson , Questioning Work sheets
Traditional cut roof o Superstructure 2010) Observation Roof material
Closing the cavity o Internal construction Use of It (Muis & Reynolds, 2005) Homework (Muis &
The eaves 2.WL Use of Models (Jackson, 2015) Reynolds, 2005)
Roofing Geometry

WEEK3: 12th December 16th December

1.LTS Question and answer cards (Petty, Questioning (Muis & Model roof
Part 1- Construction Theory and 2009,p.249) Reynolds, 2005) Power point on roofs
Drawing; Use of It (Muis & Reynolds, 2005) Homework (Muis & Work sheets
Roofs
o Superstructure Use of Models (Jackson, 2015 Reynolds, 2005) Roof material
Traditional cut roof
o Internal construction Class discussion (Clarke, 2008) Visual assessment Work sheets
Prefabricated Truss roofs
2.WL Traffic lights
Roofing Geometry Exit slips

WEEK4: 19th December 23rd December

1.LTS Homework (Muis & Model roof
Part 1- Construction Theory and Class discussion (Clarke, 2008) Reynolds, 2005) Power point on roofs
Roofs
Drawing; Questioning (Muis & Reynolds, Traffic lights Work sheets
Roof covering
o Superstructure 2005) Visual assessment Roof material
o Internal construction Use of Model (Jackson, 2015) Questioning Work sheets
Flat roofs
2.WL Note taking Observation
Flt roof covering
Demonstration (IADT, 2010 Exit slips
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WEEK5: 9th January- 13th January

1.LTS The Exhibition (Petty, 2009,p.254) Traffic lights Model roof
Roofs Group work Questioning (Muis & Power point on roofs
Part 1- Construction Theory and Study- cover recall-check Reynolds, 2005) Work sheets
Abutment detail (warm Drawing; (Homework) (Petty, 2009,p.273) Visual assment Roof material
deck) o Superstructure Demonstration (IADT, 2010) Home work (Muis & Work sheets
Abutment detail (cold Deck) o Internal construction Use of models (Jackson, 2015) Reynolds, 2005)
Assessment 2.WL Class discussion Exit slips

WEEK6: 16th January- 20th January

K.W.L Questioning (Muis & Model stairs
1.LTS Class discussion (Clarke, 2008) Reynolds, 2005) Power point on stairs
Stairs
Part 1- Construction Theory and Questioning (Muis & Reynolds, 2005) Homework (Muis & Work sheets
Function and fractures
Drawing; Use of models (Jackson, 2015) Reynolds, 2005)
Components of a stairs
o Internal construction Questioning Visual assessment
Regulations governing a
2.WL Demonstration (IADT, 2010) Traffic lights
domestic stair.
Exit slips

WEEK7: 23rd January- 27th January
1.LTS The Exhibition (Petty, 2009) Homework (Muis & Model stairs
Part 1- Construction Theory and Study-cover recall-check(homework) Reynolds, 2005) Power point on roofs
Stairs
(Petty, 2009) Traffic lights Work sheets
Forming stairs Drawing;
o Internal construction Demonstration (IADT, 2010) Visual assessment
Applying the regulations to
2.WL Groupwork (Hartley & Dawson , Questioning
calculate a stair
Formwork 2010) Observation
Assessment
Use of models (Jackson, 2015) Exit slips
Class discussion
WEEK8: 30th January- 3rd February
Fire places 1.LTS K.W. L Traffic lights Model fire place
Functions and features of a Part 1- Construction Theory and Class discussion (Clarke, 2008) Questioning (Muis & Power point
Fireplace Drawing; Questioning (Muis & Reynolds, Reynolds, 2005) Work sheets
Open fires and stoves o Services and external 2005) Visual assment
Regulations Walls Use of Model (Jackson, 2015) Home work (Muis & Work sheets
2.WL Note taking Reynolds, 2005)
Demonstration (IADT, 2010 Exit slips
WEEK9: 6th February- 10th February
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Fire places and chimneys Questioning (Muis & Reynolds, Homework (Muis & Model roof
Combustion and heating 1.LTS 2005) Reynolds, 2005) Power point on roofs
methods Part 1- Construction Theory and Demonstration (IADT, 2010) Traffic lights Work sheets
New Stoves Drawing; Use of Model (Jackson, 2015) Visual assessment Roof material
Fire Safety/Protection o Services and External Class discussion Questioning Work sheets
Functions and features of a Walls Observation
chimney 2.WL Exit slips

WEEK10: 13th February-17th February

The Exhibition (Petty, 2009) Traffic lights Model Chimney
1.LTS Study-cover recall-check(homework) Questioning (Muis & Power point on
Chimneys Part 1- Construction Theory and (Petty, 2009) Reynolds, 2005) Chimneys
Weather proofing Drawing; Demonstration (IADT, 2010) Visual assment Solid works drawing
Construction of a chimney o Services and external Groupwork (Hartley & Dawson , Home work (Muis & Work sheets
Assessment Walls 2010) Reynolds, 2005) Roof material
2.WL Use of models (Jackson, 2015) Exit slis Work sheets
Class discussion
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