Substructure and… · SHS2 Applied Technology

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: 2.3.2.LI.4 - Discuss the various types of foundation used given the soil condition.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Identify at least five common types of foundations used in building construction.
Match each foundation type to the soil conditions under which it is most suitable.
Explain the factors that influence the choice of foundation for a given building project.
Justify, with reasons, the selection of a specific foundation type for a described site condition in Ghana.
Compare and contrast shallow foundations with deep foundations, citing examples of each.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Building Construction Technology (Strand 3)
Sub-strand: Substructure and Superstructure (3.2)
Content standard: 2.3.2.CS.1 - 2.3.2.CS.1 Demonstrate Knowledge and understanding of sub-structure of buildings. 2.3.2.LO.1 Categorize and describe foundations used under various soil conditions. 2.3.2.LO.1 Be able to differentiate Load bearing from non-load bearing components and their functions in the Super structure.
Indicator: 2.3.2.LI.4 - Discuss the various types of foundation used given the soil condition.
Suggested placement: Semester 1, Week 16 (Week 16 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.
Source document note: The official curriculum document has a fault in this entry, so the curriculum text above is transcribed exactly as printed:

exemplars - p.89: prints the assessment code as "2.3.1.AS.5"; filed under the section's own 2.3.2.AS.5
Curriculum reference: NaCCA curriculum document, p. 89

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Communication: Organise whole Class and ask learners to explain foundation of buildings.
Collaboration: In mixed ability groups ask learners to discuss types of foundation.
Collaboration: In mixed ability groups ask learners to discuss factors affecting the choice of foundation.

Assessment (2.3.2.AS.5). The document marks these depth-of-knowledge levels for this indicator: Level 2 Skills of conceptual understanding; Level 3 Strategic reasoning.

Teaching and Learning Materials:
- Use of Simulation; Virtual to illustrate setting out.
- Use of Flip Chat to illustrate excavations.
- Use of Simulation, Virtual and Typical foundational works as seen in progress at different Construction sites to discuss various types of foundations given the soil type.
- The use of Simulation; (virtual) to illustrate types of load-bearing and non-load bearing members of the superstructure.
- The use of Superstructure works as observed at different Construction sites to illustrate the use of load and non-load bearing members.
- The use of flip-charts to illustrate types and functions of load-bearing and non- load bearing members of the Superstructure.