SS3 First Term Furniture Making Lesson Note and Scheme of Work

Scheme of Work: Senior Secondary School 3 – First Term Furniture Making

Week 1-2: Introduction to Furniture Making

Discuss the history and importance of furniture.

Introduce basic tools and their uses in furniture making.

Demonstrate safety measures in the workshop.

Assign a simple hands-on project to reinforce learning.

Week 3-4: Types of Wood and Materials

Explore different types of wood used in furniture making.

Discuss the properties and characteristics of various materials.

Hands-on session identifying wood types and materials.

Week 5-6: Furniture Design Principles

Teach fundamental design principles in furniture making.

Assign a design project to encourage creativity.

Discuss the impact of design on functionality and aesthetics.

Week 7-8: Joinery Techniques

Introduce various joinery techniques such as mortise and tenon, dovetail, and biscuit joints.

Hands-on practice to develop students’ skills in joinery.

Week 9-10: Finishing and Polishing

Discuss the importance of finishing in furniture making.

Demonstrate different finishing techniques: staining, varnishing, and painting.

Practical session on finishing a small project.

Week 11: Revision Week

Review key concepts, tools, and techniques.

Conduct a hands-on revision project to reinforce learning.

Week 12: Examination Week

Administer written and practical examinations.

Evaluate students’ understanding of the course content.

Week 13: School Dismissal Week

Recap the term’s achievements and challenges.

Provide feedback on students’ performance.

Discuss the upcoming term’s topics and projects.

Dismissal and encourage students to explore furniture making during the break.