Year 7 Lesson 3: Wood in Design Applications

Curriculum Links

VCDSTS004: Explore the use of familiar designed solutions to meet their needs.

VCDSTC005: Explore the characteristics and properties of familiar designed solutions in at least one technologies context.

VCDSCD006: Experience and explore how designed solutions are created and produced safely to meet personal needs.

Aboriginal Cultural Standards Framework: Cultural Responsiveness Standard - Staff embed Aboriginal cultural knowledge, such as sustainable wood sourcing for tools like coolamons, to demonstrate respect for community values and environmental stewardship.

Cross-Curriculum Priority: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures - Students explore traditional wood use in crafts like coolamons to understand sustainable and ethical design principles.

Reading: Wood in Design Applications

Wood is a natural material used in design for its strength and aesthetic appeal. Aboriginal peoples craft coolamons from hardwoods like jarrah to carry food or babies, ensuring durability. Hardwoods are strong for long-lasting furniture like tables. Softwoods like pine are used for lightweight items like shelves. Wood meets functional community needs safely.

In construction, wood forms structural elements like beams or frames. Aboriginal knowledge uses local timber sustainably to build shelters. Hardwoods support heavy loads in buildings. Softwoods are cost-effective for temporary structures. Sustainability guides material choices for environmental care.

Wood’s versatility allows custom designs for community needs. Aboriginal crafts like coolamons reflect cultural values through careful wood selection. Modern designers use ethical sourcing to protect the environment. Year 7 students explore safe wood use in design. This respects traditional knowledge.

Spelling Bank

Here are 20 words from the reading for spelling practice:

  • wood
  • natural
  • design
  • strength
  • aesthetic
  • coolamons
  • hardwoods
  • jarrah
  • durability
  • softwoods
  • pine
  • lightweight
  • construction
  • structural
  • beams
  • timber
  • sustainably
  • cost-effective
  • versatility
  • ethical

Example Sentences

  1. Wood is a natural material valued for its strength in design.
  2. Aboriginal peoples craft coolamons from hardwoods like jarrah for durability.
  3. Construction uses structural beams made from sustainable timber.
  4. Softwoods like pine are cost-effective for lightweight shelves.
  5. Ethical sourcing ensures wood’s versatility meets environmental standards.
Fill in the Blanks (Using words from the reading)
1. Aboriginal peoples craft __________ from hardwoods like jarrah.
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2. Hardwoods ensure __________ for long-lasting furniture.
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3. Construction uses wood for __________ elements like beams.
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4. Softwoods like pine are __________ for temporary structures.
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5. Wood’s __________ allows custom designs.
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6. Aboriginal knowledge uses timber __________ for shelters.
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7. Designers use __________ sourcing to protect the environment.
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Multiple Choice Questions
1. Why is wood valued in design?
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2. What do hardwoods support in construction?
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3. What guides material choices in construction?
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4. How do Aboriginal crafts reflect cultural values?
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5. What ensures environmental care in wood design?
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6. What are softwoods like pine used for?
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7. What do Year 7 students explore in wood design?
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