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Classroom Practice Case Study September 2009
Hard Materials Technology YEAR 10

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Skateboard Heaven

First-year teacher Alexia George's survey of what her students wanted to do for Materials Technology resulted in the class researching, designing and producing skateboards in teams of four. This case study highlights the challenges that both the teacher and students faced with unfamiliar subject matter, the significance of teamwork in producing a successful outcome, and the benefits of an industry mentor on motivational levels.

Teacher Guidance Additional Material:
  • Research
  • Motivation
  • Industry mentorship
  • Team planning and delegation
  • Design and construction techniques
  • Understanding the importance of each
    component in a production line

Videos:

Youtube: Make a Skateboard Press

Links:

www.cheapskates.co.nz

www.nelsoncreek.co.nz

www.diyskate.com/skateboard.html