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Edco’s market-leading Wood Technology package is now fully updated to deliver everything teachers and students need for success in the Junior Cycle.
Expertly written by Michael Cross, one of Edco’s most experienced and accomplished authors, this new edition offers comprehensive, up-to-date coverage of all course requirements in a logical, student-friendly format— making it the ultimate classroom resource for teaching and learning Wood Technology.
The new Wood Technology package includes:
Student Textbook
Student Activity Book
Free Student eBook
Teacher’s Resource Book
Free Digital Resources
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Michael Cross is a teacher in Coláiste Íde agus Iosef in Abbeyfeale Co. Limerick with over 30 years of teaching experience.
He has acted as an advising examiner with the State Examinations for Junior Certificate and Junior Cycle Project work since 1994.
The Educational Company of Ireland
If you would like a sample copy, please contact your local representative or Ph: 01-2546079, Email: info@edcolearning.ie, Website: www.edcopublications.ie
A
fully revised, student-friendly edition for Junior Cycle Wood Technology
STUDENT TEXTBOOK
A brand new, modern design with a student-friendly layout, completely new colourful graphics and diagrams and fully labelled diagrams
Learning intentions provided at the beginning of each chapter linked to the Junior Cycle specification
Keyword boxes accommodate mixed-ability groups
Independent, paired and group activities enrich students’ understanding of material through the development of communication skills
End-of-chapter exam style questions can be used for homework and revision
Weblinks to relevant websites and videos provide additional research and information
Design Thinking includes chapters on sketching and drawing to prepare students for making their own designs and a step-by-step guide to the design process
Wood Science and Materials gives a comprehensive overview of timber production and the properties of the materials students will encounter in the Wood Technology classroom
Principles and Practices introduces the tools and techniques used throughout the three year course
A brand new project section guides students through portfolio preparation: analysis, investigation, brainstorming, designing, drawing, planning and evaluation
STUDENT ACTIVITY BOOK
10 brand new project portfolio examples assist in preparation and presentation of students’ own project portfolios
A brand new comprehensive Student Activity Book which includes a wide range of activities for students of all abilities including wordsearches and crosswords
Sketching Worksheets to aid practice and proficiency – including blank, squared and isometric grids
TEACHER’S RESOURCE BOOK
Wood Technology Teacher’s Resource Book provides all the support you need to teach the Wood Technology course. It contains:
A suggested yearly plan for each year of the Junior Cycle course outlined by month to suit your requirements
Six new classroom tests for assessment at key points during the three year course
Guidance on the Classroom Based Assessments (CBAs)
Project-planning templates that can be used in the classroom
Solutions to all Textbook and Student Activity Book questions
Digital Resources
Teachers and students can access Wood Technology digital resources and interactive e-book at www.edcolearning.ie, including:
Chapter Summary PowerPoint presentations that cover key topics and aid revision
Projects section, includes a project folio guide and step-by-step projects (including SolidWorks® files)
A range of videos to enhance student engagement
A comprehensive list of weblinks as an additional resource
Teacher resources include:
Classroom tests – six tests for classroom use at key points during the course
Editable classroom planning to aid three years of JC Wood Technology classroom planning
Helpful exam guide – an editable PowerPoint on how to succeed at the exam
Drawings of joints – to aid understanding
Downloadable graph paper – for sketching practice
Student checklists – to aid in completing classwork
The Educational Company of Ireland
If you would like a sample copy, please contact your local representative or Ph: 01-2546079, Email: info@edcolearning.ie, Website: www.edcopublications.ie