Wood Joints 1

Joinery makes or breaks a project. Generally, the more difficult the joint, the stronger it is. That's why woodworkers decide on the joints they'll use early on in the planning stages. Before starting with the project you will practice making all the joints.

Whāinga - Objectives

The objective of year 9 wood technology class is to introduce you to the basic Wood Joints that we will use in making the projects.

You need to complete the following objectives.

Video links : Cross Halving, T Halving, Lap and Mitre Halving

To be able to identify each joint, to know the proper uses and how to make it in a safe manner. 

Testing Joints Testing Wooden Joints   Testing 2 

Mahere Whakamua - Action Plan

1. Create google slide covering the joints.

2. Slide show will have a cover page, information pages with illustrations and bibliography page at the end.

Research - Look at videos of basic wood joints and websites to get a comprehensive knowledge of Basic Wood Joints commonly used in furniture making.

Research also  what the ancient people used for making their boats, homes and other furniture.

3. Peer assessment - When you feel the presentation is finished share it with  for feedback. Make sure you give them "view only" and open the comments function to them.

4. As a class we will select the best slideshow.

5. All slideshows will be available on you blog for parents to view.

6. Extension:Produce your own video with Screencastify.(free Google app) and put it on your blog.

Taunaki  - Evidence

1.  Slideshow

2.  Joint Form