Year 9 Woodworking SCSA Outcomes

What type of wood are you using for your foot stool? Is it sustainable? Why or why not?

• Pine, because it is cheap. (Incorrect)

• Oak, because it looks nice. (Incorrect)

• Recycled wood, because it is sustainable. (Correct)

• Mahogany, because it is strong. (Incorrect)

How can the design of your foot stool be made more environmentally friendly?

• Use more screws. (Incorrect)

• Use toxic paint. (Incorrect)

• Use recycled materials and non-toxic finishes. (Correct)

• Make it bigger. (Incorrect)

What are the ethical implications of the materials and processes you are using?

• They are cheap. (Incorrect)

• They are harmful to the environment. (Incorrect)

• They are sourced sustainably and produced ethically. (Correct)

• They are easy to find. (Incorrect)

How does your choice of materials affect the cost of your foot stool?

• Expensive materials increase the cost. (Correct)

• Cheap materials make it heavier. (Incorrect)

• Free materials make it colorful. (Incorrect)

• Rare materials reduce the cost. (Incorrect)

In what ways can your foot stool design benefit or harm the environment?

• Using plastic can harm the environment. (Correct)

• Using sustainable wood can harm the environment. (Incorrect)

• Using more nails benefits the environment. (Incorrect)

• Using non-recyclable materials benefits the environment. (Incorrect)

How can your foot stool design be socially beneficial or responsible?

• By being difficult to build. (Incorrect)

• By using child labor. (Incorrect)

• By using locally sourced materials and fair labor practices. (Correct)

• By being very expensive. (Incorrect)

What are the properties of the wood you are using? Why is it suitable for your foot stool?

• It is soft and weak, so it is not suitable. (Incorrect)

• It is hard and durable, making it suitable. (Correct)

• It is very light and breaks easily. (Incorrect)

• It is very expensive and hard to work with. (Incorrect)

What tools and equipment will you use to create your foot stool? Why are they suitable for the tasks?

• Hammer and nails, because they are traditional tools.

• Screwdriver and screws, because they are strong and reliable.

• Paintbrush and glue, because they are easy to use.

• Scissors and tape, because they are quick.

How will you ensure the durability and strength of your foot stool?

• Use high-quality materials and proper joinery techniques.

• Use low-quality materials and lots of glue.

• Avoid using any fasteners.

• Use materials that break easily.

How will you use different technologies (e.g., laser cutter, pyrography) in your foot stool design?

• I will only use a hammer.

• I will combine laser cutting for precise designs and pyrography for decoration.

• I will use no technology.

• I will use a typewriter.