SS3 First Term Technical Drawing Lesson Note and Scheme of Work
Scheme of Work: SS3 First Term Technical Drawing
Week 1: Introduction to Technical Drawing
Overview of technical drawing principles
Introduction to drawing instruments
Practice basic lines and shapes
Week 2: Orthographic Projection
Understanding orthographic projection
Drawing simple objects in orthographic views
Practice exercises on orthographic projections
Week 3: Isometric Projection
Introduction to isometric projection
Drawing isometric views of basic shapes
Isometric projection practice exercises
Week 4: Geometric Constructions
Basic geometric constructions using compass and ruler
Constructing angles, bisecting lines, and perpendiculars
Application of geometric constructions in technical drawing
Week 5: Sectional Views
Explanation of sectional views
Drawing sectional views of objects
Practice exercises on creating sectional views
Week 6: Auxiliary Views
Understanding auxiliary views
Drawing auxiliary views of objects
Application of auxiliary views in technical drawing
Week 7: Pictorial Drawing
Introduction to pictorial drawing techniques
Drawing objects in oblique and perspective views
Pictorial drawing practice sessions
Week 8: Mechanical Drawing
Overview of mechanical drawing concepts
Drawing gears, screws, and other mechanical components
Practical exercises in mechanical drawing
Week 9: Assembly Drawings
Introduction to assembly drawings
Drawing exploded views and assembly details
Application of assembly drawings in design
Week 10: Dimensioning and Tolerances
Importance of accurate dimensioning
Techniques for dimensioning drawings
Understanding tolerances in technical drawings
Week 11: Revision Week
Review of concepts covered in previous weeks
Practice exercises and clarification of doubts
Week 12: Examination Week
Preparation for the term examination
Practical drawing and theoretical questions
Week 13: School Dismissal Week
Recap of key learnings from the term
Submission of assignments and projects
Closing remarks and dismissal for the term.
