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St Ursulas College Kingsgrove

Technology and Applied Studies: - Stage 5 Design and Technology

Date 15
th
July
Day/Period Day 2 Period 5
Location D 07
Topic Introduction to unit
Students Students are required to
1. Read the Design Brief on page 1
2. Look at the materials available for the project. Students may wish to bring in
some materials.
3. Analyse the design brief in a Google Doc and add it to their Technology
folder on Google Drive
Homework 1. Complete analysing the design brief
2. Begin gathering images and video of the person and
environment used in this project
3. Safety Tests



The Design Brief

Your brief is to: -

Design a clock, CD/DVD cabinet or small box (other by negotiation) from Radiata
Pine.
The item must solve a real problem.
The item MUST contain a minimum of TWO DIFFERENT joints.
The portfolio must be completed by term 4 (excluding final evaluation).
The practical item must be ready for a progress mark by term 4 week 5 and
completed by term 4 week 9.
Use some or all of the material supplied by the school.

Click the image below to see the list of materials and
equipment supplied by the school for this unit


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Date 16
th
July
Day/Period Day 3 Period 3
Location D 07
Topic Identifying the Need (Part A)
Students Students are required to
1. Read the Identifying the Need provided below on page 2. Taking note of
the BASIC scaffold used,
a. Introduction
b. Flow diagram
c. Explanation
d. Summary/Conclusion
2. Students are to explain the Need behind their proposed project using this
scaffold as a starting point. Students MUST expand this scaffold to include
other areas.
Homework 1. Continue gathering images and video of the person and
environment used in this project.
2. Ensure that classwork is at least 75% complete
3. Safety Tests

Identify the need

To identify a need we need to look out for a problem. For the purposes of this example I am choosing
my Grandfather.

Basic Scaffold
Introduction
I am very close to my Grandfather and as he lives on his own I want to give him something that, when he
uses it, shows that I am thinking of him.

Below is a flow diagram that explores possible items I can make for him and that fit into the Design
Brief








1. As he has poor eyesight I could make a large clock that that sits on the wall.
2. As he has a large amount of medications sitting on the kitchen bench I could make a small box
for him to keep them in.
3. Pop has a large collection of DVDs (British comedies) which are stacked beside the DVD player.

Result
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I am going to design and construct a clock that my grandfather, who has very poor eyesight, that he can
see from his living room chair. He needs to constantly know the time so he can take his medication.
Date 18
th
July
Day/Period Day 5 Period 5
Location D 07
Topic 1. Identifying the Need (Part A)
Students Students are required to
1. Complete the Identification of the Need (Part A) completing a Google Doc
and add it to their Technology folder on Google Drive
2. Read the Explore the Problem provided below on page 3. Taking note of
the BASIC scaffold used,
a. Introduction
b. Flow diagram
c. Explanation
d. Summary/Conclusion
Homework 1. Continue gathering images and video of the person and
environment used in this project.
2. Ensure that classwork is at least 75% complete
3. Safety Tests

Part 1 Who? (This tells us about the person who has the problem. Detailed information in this
section will make designing a successful product easier) this information could be acquired through
either a Questionnaire or interview which can be recorded either audio or video.

Below is a picture of my grandfather, he lives .













The main points are he: -
Loves fishing
Has poor eyesight which
He takes lots of medication
He
Loves
Fishing
His
Eyesight is
Getting
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Poor memory
My conclusion is that .
Date 22
nd
July
Day/Period Day 7 Period 1
Location D 07
Topic 1. Identifying the Need (Part B)
Students Students are required to
1. Complete the Identification of the Need (Part B) completing a Google Doc
and add it to their Technology folder on Google Drive
a. Read the Explore the Problem provided below on page 4. Taking
note of the BASIC scaffold used,
b. Introduction
c. Flow diagram
d. Explanation
e. Summary/Conclusion
Homework 1. Continue gathering images and video of the person and
environment used in this project.
2. Ensure that classwork is at least 75% complete
3. Safety Tests

Part 2 Where (This tells us about where the problem is. Again detailed information in this section will
make designing a successful product easier) this information could be acquired through either a
Questionnaire or interview which can be recorded either audio or video.

The picture below is of my Grandfathers lounge room.
As you can see it the main features of the room are
The walls are painted in the cool
Colour of apricot. This ..
There is a large blank wall just
To the right of .







Conclusion/Summary
From this investigation I have decided that
my clock needs the following features.
Apricot
coloured
vertical
blinds
Stained timber
television cabinet
Clock to
go here
This is my
Grandfathers
seat

Could I use a
video here?
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1. Must have a fishing theme
2. It must be able to hang on the wall.
3. It must have large numerals for
Date 25
th
July
Day/Period Day 10 Period 3
Location D 07
Topic 1. Consolidation and Publish Lesson
Students Students are required to
1. Complete all tasks issued to date.
2. Ensure work is PUBLISHED before leaving class. Mr. Schuler will be
checking!
3. If time permits, begin working on Limitations as outlined below.
Homework 1. Ensure that classwork is 100% complete
2. Safety Tests


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St Ursulas College Kingsgrove
Technology and Applied Studies: - Stage 5 Design and Technology
Materials and Components Supplied

Radiata Pine
3 / 900 x 140 x 12

Components
Either
2 Racks either DVD / CD or Combination
Or

1 Clock mechanism with numeral and hand set.



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St Ursulas College Kingsgrove
Technology and Applied Studies: - Stage 5 Design and Technology
Materials Supplied (School)
Individual Student
Abrasive Paper
2 / 60 Grit
2 / 100 Grit
2 / 180 Grit
PPE
Dust Mask


Note: - Students need to supply the following items before commencing practical
Labeled storage bag (300mmm x 300mm minimum)
Pencil
Eraser
Class
Adhesive
PVA
Epoxy Resin
Hot Melt
Ureaformaldhyde
Paint
White
Black
Red
Blue
Yellow
Stain
Teak
Mahogany
Walnut
Maple
Cedar
Jarrah
Fasteners
Various Screws
Various Nails
Finish
Water based clear
polyurethane (Satin)
Masking Tape
12 mm
24 mm
Brushes
Opaque
Small
Medium
Large
Stain
12 mm
Clear
12 mm
24 mm



Note: - Components such as the following are the responsibility of the student
Hinges
Locks
Hooks
Lining
Etc.