Lesson Notes By Weeks and Term v4 - SHS 2
MATERIALS AND ARTEFACT PRODUCTION IN WOODWORK IINDUSTRY IN GHANA
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MATERIALS AND ARTEFACT PRODUCTION IN WOODWORK IINDUSTRY IN GHANA
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Subject: Applied Technology
Class: SHS 2
Term: 2nd Term
Week: 10
Grade code: 2.4.2.LI.4
Strand code: 4
Sub-strand code: 2
Content standard code: 2.4.2.CS.1
Indicator code: 2.4.2.LI.4
Theme: WOOD TECHNOLOGY
Subtheme: MATERIALS AND ARTEFACT PRODUCTION IN WOODWORK IINDUSTRY IN GHANA
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This project-based lesson series bridges the gap between imagination and reality. In Ghana, our skilled carpenters and furniture makers—from the workshops in Odorkor, Accra to Anloga in Kumasi—do not just pick up wood and start cutting. They follow a process: they understand a client's need, they sketch an idea, they plan their materials, and then they build. This lesson introduces you to that same professional process. You will learn how to take a problem, design a solution on paper and with a computer, select the right materials, and finally, bring your idea to life by building a small-scale model.
This project follows a structured design process. Let's break down each stage. Stage 1: The Design Process
This is the step-by-step method used by designers and makers to solve problems. For our project, we will use these key stages: Situation & Brief: Understanding the problem. Ideation: Brainstorming and sketching possible solutions. Development: Choosing the best idea and refining it with detailed drawings (CAD). Planning: Creating a cutting list and a sequence of work. Production: Making the artefact (our model). Evaluation: Checking if the solution works. Stage 2: Understanding the "Situation and Brief"
A design project always starts with a problem or a need. Situation: A short story describing the problem. *Example: "A student's desk is always messy because their pens, pencils, and phone have no dedicated place."* Brief: A clear instruction to solve the problem. *Example: "Design and make a small wooden desk organiser that can hold at least 5 pens/pencils and a standard smartphone."* Stage 3: Working Drawings (Orthographic Projection)
To build something accurately, you need more than just a picture. You need a technical drawing that shows the exact size and shape from different angles. This is called a Working Drawing. We use Orthographic Projection for this. What is it? It is a way of drawing a 3D object in 2D. We look at the object from the front, from the top, and from the side, and draw each view separately. Key Views: Front View (or Front Elevation): What you see when you look directly at the front. Top View (or Plan): What you see when you look directly down from above. End View (or End Elevation): What you see when you look directly at the side (usually the right or left side). Example: A Simple Wooden Block Imagine a block with Length=80mm, Width=50mm, Height=30mm. Front View would be a rectangle: 80mm x 30mm. Top View would be a rectangle: 80mm x 50mm. End View would be a rectangle: 50mm x 30mm. Stage 4: Introduction to CAD (Computer-Aided Design)