Summary

• Description:

  The MS Word document comprises Grade 10 Wood Technology Schemes of Work Term 1 2026. The PDF version is also available upon your request.

  The schemes of work covers 6 lessons per week.

  • Strand 1.0 Foundations of Wood Technology
    • Sub-strand 1.1 Overview of Wood Technology
      • Historical development of Wood Technology and evolution of tools and practices.
      • Benefits of studying Wood Technology for personal and economic development.
      • Identification of diverse careers and opportunities related to the wood industry.
    • Sub-strand 1.2 Wood Workshop
      • Description of essential physical features (ventilation, lighting, space) in a wood workshop.
      • Identifying existing features and illustrating the layout (work zones, safety features).
      • Reasons for observing safety (personal and tool safety) in the workshop.
      • Analyzing work flow and designing an ideal wood workshop layout.
      • Critiquing the safety of given layouts and describing emergency procedures (e.g., fire, cuts).
      • Appreciating the importance of workshop organization and safety regulations.
    • Sub-strand 1.3 Hand Tools and Equipment
      • Identification, classification, and uses of measuring, marking out, cutting (saws), planing, boring, impelling, holding/clamping, shaping/chiseling, and sharpening tools.
      • Identification of workshop equipment (workbench, bench hook, shooting board).
      • Sketching various hand tools.
      • Demonstrating safe use of all categories of hand tools (saws, planes, chisels, hammers, drills).
      • Care and maintenance of hand tools (protecting cutting edges, cleaning, oiling, and proper storage).
  • Strand 2.0 Materials
    • Sub-strand 2.1 Growth of Timber Trees
      • Description of the process of tree growth from seedling to maturity.
      • Classification of timber trees (Hardwoods and Softwoods) and physical comparison.
      • Illustrating and labeling parts of a tree trunk cross-section (pith, heartwood, sapwood, cambium, bark).
      • Explanation of the functions of the tree trunk parts.
      • Practical activities: site selection, bed preparation, planting, and monitoring a tree nursery.
      • Discussion on the importance and sustainability of growing trees for the environment and timber production.

  The main reference material is the KICD Curriculum Design for Wood Technology.

• File Size:

  34.06 KB
• Length:

  36 pages
• Category:

  Schemes of Work
• Level:

  Grade 10
• Subject:

  WOOD TECHNOLOGY
• Posted By:

  Caleb_Peter

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