The animation clearly explains why wood joints are necessary and shows 20 of the most common joints used in wooden constructions.
An Assessment for Learning resource consisting of:
a pre module test:- an interactive multiple choice test with feedback that may be used to evaluate student's knowledge of the names of commonly used wood joints
animations of 20 types of commonly used wood joints, an explanation of why wood joints are used and examples of wood joints in use
an interactive multiple choice wood joints test with feedback and "Start Over" buttons that develops student's learning and informs them of their progress
an interactive wood joints test with input fields, feedback, "Start Over" and "Help" buttons that develops student's learning and informs them of their progress
an end of module wood joints test:- an interactive test with input fields and feedback that tests student's knowledge
animations of a range of commonly used knock down fittings (KD fittings)
detailed notes and step by step animation showing how screws may be hidden in plugged counterbores when joining timber parts using screws
a list of adhesives and their uses
focused practical task: making a cross halving joint, includes students' worksheet plus teacher's lesson plan
focused practical task: making a mortice and tenon joint, includes students' worksheet plus teacher's lesson plan.
Currently the Wood Joints Module is supplied as Windows installer software. This is the most commonly used format for use with PCs and computer networks.
If you wish to use the Wood Joints Module with an Apple Mac or if you require a IMS Global Learning Consortium Common Cartridge, please write to me, Laszlo Lipot at info@notesandsketches.co.uk