Timber Framer

Timber framer Marc Watson talks about constructing and designing frames for buildings including calculating the forces and geometry.

To link with this we have developed a lesson plan for students to investigate the properties of different types of wood.

A downloadable version of the video, lesson plan and student practical activity sheet are available below.

Curriculum links for the lesson are as follows:

2008 Key Stage 3 Programme of Study:

Range and Content: 3.2a
Attainment Targets: AT1, AT3
Key Concepts: 1.1a, 1.1b, 1.3, 1.4
Key Processes: 2.1a-c, 2.2a, 2.3
Curriculum Opportunities: 4a, c, g, k

Scottish 5-14 Science Curriculum:

E&S2 - Materials from Earth
Attainment Targets:
Knowledge and Understanding
Level B
Make observations of differences in the properties of common materials
Level E
Describe the particulate nature of solids,liquids and gases and use this to explain their properties
Investigating skills
Level D
Make an appropriate series of accurate measurements
Draw conclusions consistent with findings