Christchurch East School
HARD MATERIALS - CRAIG POOLE
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Overview of Hard Materials
Technology is intervention by design.
In Hard Materials Technology, students are given the opportunity to be creative by exploring design possibilities and learn about how to work safely with hard materials in a workshop to create outcomes which meet users’ needs and wants, and that are fit for a specific purpose.
This Technology context area gives students the opportunity to work independently but also collaboratively, to problem-solve but learn life-long practical skills, which are considered some of the many valued skills employers are looking for in prospective employee.
Students will challenge themselves through following the Technological Practice process.
About me
Kia ora
My name is Craig Poole and I have really enjoy my teaching here at the Hard Materials workshop at Christchurch East School for more than 25 years.
I am passionate about helping students to learn through creating "stuff" in the workshop. Watching how students giving things a go, being creative with their designs and working with hard materials to make amazing outcomes that they are proud of; have brought me great job satisfaction every day, week, month, term and year.
I am sure 2023 will be no different!
I am looking forward to meet the new cohort of Year 7 students and catchup with my Year 8 students.
Ngā mihi nui
Mr Poole
2023 POSSIBLE PROJECTS
2023 Projects : Creative Metal Art and Laser Cutter / Engraver
Students will be learning through creative metal art and about the properties and characteristics of aluminium as a material. Also student will experience the great things that a laser cutter / engraver can achieve by design. Students will be able to reflect their creativity to meet an identified need or want for themselves or a prospective client.
Click Below to go to our Laser Cutter website for learning.
Technological Products (Helpful videos)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0d0eIqaim8 - The physical properties of materials
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=esgQVbJ6uyE - Changes in Materials
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=340MmuYosY - Materials and their properties
Watch each of the above videos and record:
3 interesting facts I have learnt
2 interesting facts I have experienced or learnt at the workshop
1 fact I already know
Resources
I will be providing guide sheets booklets and videos to assist you in your learning.
I will also be putting a range of resources below to assist you in your learning. Here are some YouTube videos that may just start to pique your interest.
Learn how to Use a hacksaw safely
Learn how to Use a file safely
Learn how to Use a laser cutter
Learn how to How to use a Drill Press
Learn how to How to use a Scroll Saw Safely
Learn how to Polish and Repair Scratched Plastic
(Click on the Bolded headings above for the links.)
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