Wood Technology

WOOD TECHNOLOGY NEW JUNIOR CYCLE

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WOOD TECHNOLOGY Wood Technology is an exciting package for the new Junior Cycle Wood Technology course. It has been written by Michael Cross, our highly experienced and successful author, specifically for the new specification and covers the entire course in a logical easy-to-use format.

The new Wood Technology package includes:

Student Textbook Free Student Activity Book Free Student e-Book NEW 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 29 years of teaching experience.

He has acted as an advising examiner with the State Examinations for Junior Cert Project work since 1994.

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If you would like a sample copy, please contact your local representative or Ph: 01-4500611, Email: info@edco.ie, Website: www.edco.ie

A new and student-friendly package for Junior Cycle Wood Technology

WOOD TECHNOLOGY

STUDENT TEXTBOOK

Comprehensively covers the entire course in a logical, easy-to-use format

A fresh, modern design with a student-friendly layout, colourful graphics and fully labelled diagrams

Learning intentions provided at the beginning of each chapter are linked to the new Junior Cycle specification

Keyword boxes accommodate mixed-ability groups

Independent, paired, and group activities throughout the book enrich students’ understanding of material through the development of communication skills

End-of-chapter questions can be used for homework and revision

Weblinks to relevant websites and videos provide additional research and information

Wood science and materials section 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 year

Chapters on sketching and drawing prepare students for creating their own designs

Designing, planning and reporting chapter offers a step-by-step guide to the design process and project portfolio preparation

A project section guides students through

analysis, investigation, brainstorming, designing, drawing, planning, and

evaluation over the course of six projects

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STUDENT ACTIVITY BOOK Contains extra activities to accompany key chapters

Updated sketching and drawing worksheets develop key drawing, design and communication skills

Suggested project planning templates aid research,

design development and reflection

Project portfolio examples assist in preparation and presentation of students’ own project portfolios

TEACHER’S RESOURCE BOOK Wood Technology Teacher’s Resource Book is the first of its kind to provide all the support you need to teach the new Junior Cycle course. It contains:

A suggested yearly plan outlined by month to suit your requirements

Project ideas and guidance on the Classroom-based Assessments (CBAs)

Project-planning templates that can be used in the classroom

Sample projects and joints (SolidWorks® Files)

Digital Resources Teachers can access Wood Technology interactive e-book at www.edcolearning.ie, plus a bank of free digital resources, including: › Editable lesson plans to aid teacher planning › PowerPoint presentations that cover key topics and aid revision › Printable worksheets › A range of videos to enhance student engagement › A comprehensive list of weblinks as an additional resource

The Educational Company of Ireland

If you would like a sample copy, please contact your local representative or Ph: 01-4500611, Email: info@edco.ie, Website: www.edco.ie