SS1 First Term Metal Work Lesson Note and Scheme of Work

 

Week 1-2: Introduction to Metal Work

 

Lesson Note:

 

Day 1: Introduction to the course, overview of metalwork, safety precautions.

Day 2: Types of metals, properties, and uses.

Day 3: Basic tools and equipment in metalwork.

Activities:

 

Practical demonstrations of tools and equipment.

Class discussions on metal properties.

Week 3-4: Metal Joining Techniques

 

Lesson Note:

 

Day 1: Introduction to metal joining, welding, and soldering.

Day 2: Types of welding techniques.

Day 3: Practical demonstration of welding.

Activities:

 

Hands-on practice of basic welding techniques.

Group discussions on applications of welding.

Week 5-6: Metal Cutting Techniques

 

Lesson Note:

 

Day 1: Introduction to metal cutting, types of cutting tools.

Day 2: Techniques for using cutting tools.

Day 3: Practical demonstration of metal cutting.

Activities:

 

Hands-on practice of using cutting tools.

Class discussions on safety measures during metal cutting.

Week 7-8: Metal Forming and Shaping

 

Lesson Note:

 

Day 1: Introduction to metal forming, processes, and equipment.

Day 2: Techniques of metal shaping.

Day 3: Practical session on metal forming.

Activities:

 

Hands-on practice of metal shaping techniques.

Group projects on creating metal forms.

Week 9-10: Metal Finishing and Surface Treatment

 

Lesson Note:

 

Day 1: Importance of finishing in metalwork.

Day 2: Techniques for metal finishing.

Day 3: Practical session on surface treatment.

Activities:

 

Hands-on practice of metal finishing techniques.

Group discussions on the significance of surface treatment.

Week 11: Revision Week

 

Lesson Note:

 

Day 1-3: Comprehensive revision of the entire term’s content.

Day 4: Review of challenging concepts.

Activities:

 

Group discussions for collaborative revision.

Q&A sessions to address doubts.

Week 12: Examination Week

 

Lesson Note:

 

Day 1-4: Conducting written and practical examinations.

Activities:

 

Timed written assessments.

Practical exams for hands-on skills evaluation.

Week 13: School Dismissal Week

 

Lesson Note:

 

Day 1: Recap of the term’s highlights.

Day 2: Evaluation and feedback session.

Activities:

 

Student presentations on term projects.

Distribution of report cards and farewell remarks.