Materials and… · SHS1 Applied Technology

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: 1.5.2.LI.3 - Outline the uses of manufactured boards made from Wood and non-wood residues

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

State at least four common manufactured boards made from wood and non-wood residues and match each to its primary use.
Explain why specific manufactured boards are chosen for particular applications (e.g., moisture resistance, strength, cost, surface finish).
Identify at least three places in their school, home, or community where manufactured boards are already in use.
Justify the choice of a manufactured board over solid wood for a given practical application, using at least two supporting reasons.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Woodwork Technology (Strand 5)
Sub-strand: Materials and Artefacts Production Woodowrk Industry in Ghana (5.2)
Content standard: 1.5.2.CS.2 - 1.5.2.CS.2 Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of Utilisation of Manufactured Boards from Wood Residues. 1.5.2.LO.1 Demonstrate knowledge and understanding in the classification of timber and its processing phases in the woodwork industry. 1.5.2.LO.2 Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of manufactured boards from Wood and non-wood residues to describe their types and uses
Indicator: 1.5.2.LI.3 - Outline the uses of manufactured boards made from Wood and non-wood residues
Suggested placement: Semester 2, Week 19 (Week 39 of the year)
Our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order across three terms of twelve weeks. NaCCA does not fix the week, so follow your school's scheme of learning.
Curriculum reference: NaCCA curriculum document, p. 64

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Critical Thinking and Talk for Learning Approaches: Guide learners through whole class session to brainstorm the meaning of manufactured boards (Engineered wood) with open-mindedness Group work/Collaborative Learning
- Task learners in mixed ability groups to politely discuss the types and characteristics of manufactured boards.
- Task learners in mixed gender ability groups to surf for YouTube videos and watch the production processes of manufactured boards with open-mindedness.
- Assist learners in mix ability groups to co-operatively discuss and tabulate the advantages and disadvantages of manufactured boards over solid wood in an orderly manner.

Assessment (1.5.2.AS.3). The document marks these depth-of-knowledge levels for this indicator: Level 1 Recall; Level 2 Skills of conceptual understanding.

Teaching and Learning Materials:
- Hand specimens of softwoods and hardwoods/xylarium
- YouTube videos on timber conversion/Flip chart
- specimens of wood sawn using the conversion methods.
- YouTube videos on timber seasoning/Flip chart
- specimens of seasoned timber
- Computer/Smart phone
- Magnifying hand lens/knife
- Wood anatomy laboratory/Visit a xylarium/collection of timber species specimens
- Hand samples of manufactured boards
- YouTube videos on manufactured boards/Flip chart
- Computer/Smart phone