Woodworking is part of the new Applied Skills, Design & Technology (ADST) curriculum for grades 6 & 7. In the construction of our birdhouses we will be using woodworking techniques (cutting materials to plan, sanding, etc.) and basic joinery (screws and nails) using hand tools. Thanks to myclassneeds and our district, we have many tools that will be put to good use! (Check out the ADST curriculum here: https://curriculum.gov.bc.ca/curriculum/adst/7)
During our exploration of natural selection and survival needs, we realized the important role that shelters play for animals and that many species are impacted by local development. That is a clear challenge for animals who need trees for shelter so we wanted to know what we could do to help. That has led us to a design thinking project that will involve making shelters to suit local birds. To get started we’ve been gathering information to respond to our inquiry question: what needs to be considered when designing and building a suitable shelter for a local bird? We need to know the purpose of a nesting box, what attracts specific birds to a shelter, as well as ways to deter predators and invasive species. We’ve spent time accessing helpful online resources and our next step will be using that information and the design thinking process to design a suitable shelter. Woodworking is part of the new Applied Skills, Design & Technology (ADST) curriculum for grades 6 & 7. In the construction of our birdhouses we will be using woodworking techniques (cutting materials to plan, sanding, etc.) and basic joinery (screws and nails) using hand tools. Thanks to myclassneeds and our district, we have many tools that will be put to good use! (Check out the ADST curriculum here: https://curriculum.gov.bc.ca/curriculum/adst/7) This week also included Identity Day - an opportunity for us to share what we're passionate about! It's so nice to see the pride in students as they share their passions with other students. It builds a sense of community within our class and our school.
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