Substructure and… · SHS2 Applied Technology

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: 2.3.2.LI.1 - Explain load bearing and non-load bearing members of the superstructure

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Define load bearing and non-load bearing members of a superstructure in their own words.
Identify at least four load bearing members and four non-load bearing members from a diagram or photograph of a building.
Explain the function of each major load bearing and non-load bearing member, including walls, columns, beams, lintels, and partitions.
Distinguish between load bearing and non-load bearing walls by describing how each transfers loads and what happens if each is removed.
Justify, with reasons, why a particular building component is classified as load bearing or non-load bearing in a given scenario.

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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.2 - 2.3.2.CS.2 Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of Load bearing and non-Load bearing components of the superstructure. 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.1 - Explain load bearing and non-load bearing members of the superstructure
Suggested placement: Semester 1, Week 18 (Week 18 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:

indicator text - p.92: prints the learning-indicator code as "2.3.2.LI..1"
Curriculum reference: NaCCA curriculum document, p. 92

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Communication: Explain load-bearing and non-load bearing.
Collaboration: In structured groups (GESI) ask learners to outline load-bearing and non-load bearing members in the superstructure.

Assessment (2.3.2.AS.1). 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.