The Channel Tunnel Engineering Case Study -
This resources looks at the engineering design and construction of the Channel Tunnel. These activities are specifically designed for emergency cover lessons when the usual classroom teacher is absent. However, it is also a great resource for presenting content in an Engineering or Design and Technology lesson.
They have been formatted to allow for quick printing of individual lessons for emergency cover lessons due to teacher absence.
The activities include within this resource are for students studying examples of great engineering achievements. This activity specifically looks at The Channel Tunnel .
Included in this resource
Channel Tunnel reading comprehension activity
This activity includes a 2 page outline of the engineering challenges faced by the builders of the Channel Tunnel. The activity could be used an in individual task of as a reading task with the entire class or an an individual activity. Page 3 of this activity includes some reading comprehension questions relating to the text.
Test yourself activity
This page consists of 10 multiple choice questions for students to test their understanding of the text from the read comprehension activity. Answers are included at the bottom of the page for students to self assess.
Channel Tunnel Find-A-Word V1
Activity 3 is a Find-A-Word activity with 19 words related to the Channel Tunnel and matching information found in activity 1 “Channel Tunnel reading comprehension activity”. Activity 4 is an alternative layout to V1 for distribution to students sitting next to each other if the teacher would prefer students to work independently.
Channel Tunnel Find-A-Word V2
Activity 4 is a Find-A-Word identical to Find-A-Word V1. It has an alternative layout to V1 for distribution to students sitting next to each other if the teacher would prefer students to work independently.
Life Skills Activities
Channel Tunnel reading comprehension activity (Life Skills)
Simplified version of “Channel Tunnel Reading activity (activity 1) with true/false questions for students to answer.
Channel Tunnel Find-A-Word (Life Skills)
Find-A-Word activity with reduced number of words and all words being either horizontal or vertical.
People in Fashion in the Textiles and Design industry - Rick Owens Research Activity.
This activity is intended for students researching people in the Fashion Industry and can also be used for students completing a writing and research activity. This task focuses on Rick Owens.
This Biography Research Activity has been designed for use in the classroom to assist in covering a topic or outcome. It has been formatted to allow for quick printing of individual lessons. Space is provided to allow for students to write their name and the date the lesson was given.
Suggestions for using this activity.
Students can conduct individual research using their personal device, the school computer room or by utilising the school library. You may wish to have the students work in groups of two or individually to complete the work sheet.
Students can be called on to provide answers to questions following their research.
The teacher may wish to use the worksheet as a pre test, testing knowledge that the students may have prior to study.
The worksheet could be provided as a homework task.
The worksheet can be used as an emergency extra, cover or substitute lesson when the usual teacher is not present.
This activity is one of a number of similar writing/research activities focusing on researching the biographies of various people. Have a look in the store to find other famous people who your students may be able to research and write about.
Research activities for Ten famous British Engineers
This resource includes 10 quick simple activity on famous British Engineers. It is perfect for the class that is completing a research task on famous or innovative people from history. It contains one sheet for each engineer and requires them to search for and write down answers to specific questions on the person.
Suggestions for using this activity.
Students can conduct individual research using their personal device, the school computer room or by utilising the school library. You may wish to have the students work in groups of two or individually to complete the work sheet.
Students can be called on to provide answers to questions following their research.
The teacher may wish to use the worksheet as a pre test, testing knowledge that the students may have prior to study.
The worksheet could be provided as a homework task
The worksheet can be used as an emergency extra or substitute lesson when the usual teacher is not present.
Students can be given a writing task after conduction research to write a short biography using information they have gathered.
The 10 British engineers in this activity include the following:
Isambard Brunel
George Stephenson
Robert Stephenson
James Watt
Thomas Telford
Alexander Graham Bell
John Logie Baird
Barnes Wallis
Joan Clarke
Margaret Partridge
People in Fashion in the Textiles and Design industry - Donatella Versace Research Activity.
This activity is intended for students researching people in the Fashion Industry and can also be used for students completing a writing and research activity… This task focuses on Italian designer Donatella Versace.
This Biography Research Activity has been designed for use in the classroom to assist in covering a topic or outcome. It has been formatted to allow for quick printing of individual lessons. Space is provided to allow for students to write their name and the date the lesson was given.
Suggestions for using this activity.
Students can conduct individual research using their personal device, the school computer room or by utilising the school library. You may wish to have the students work in groups of two or individually to complete the work sheet.
Students can be called on to provide answers to questions following their research.
The teacher may wish to use the worksheet as a pre test, testing knowledge that the students may have prior to study.
The worksheet could be provided as a homework task.
The worksheet can be used as an emergency extra, cover or substitute lesson when the usual teacher is not present.
This activity is one of a number of similar writing/research activities focusing on researching the biographies of various people. Have a look in the store to find other famous people who your students may be able to research and write about.
People in Fashion in the Textiles and Design industry - Vera Wang Research Activity.
This activity is intended for students researching people in the Fashion Industry. Vera Wang or for students completing a writing and research activity.
This Biography Research Activity has been designed for use in the classroom to assist in covering a topic or outcome. It has been formatted to allow for quick printing of individual lessons. Space is provided to allow for students to write their name and the date the lesson was given.
Suggestions for using this activity.
Students can conduct individual research using their personal device, the school computer room or by utilising the school library. You may wish to have the students work in groups of two or individually to complete the work sheet.
Students can be called on to provide answers to questions following their research.
The teacher may wish to use the worksheet as a pre test, testing knowledge that the students may have prior to study.
The worksheet could be provided as a homework task.
The worksheet can be used as an emergency extra, cover or substitute lesson when the usual teacher is not present.
This activity is one of a number of similar writing/research activities focusing on researching the biographies of various people. Have a look in the store to find other famous people who your students may be able to research and write about.
People in Fashion in the Textiles and Design industry - Giorgio Armani Research Activity.
This activity is intended for students researching people in the Fashion Industry. Giorgio Armani or for students completing a writing and research activity.
This Biography Research Activity has been designed for use in the classroom to assist in covering a topic or outcome. It has been formatted to allow for quick printing of individual lessons. Space is provided to allow for students to write their name and the date the lesson was given.
Suggestions for using this activity.
Students can conduct individual research using their personal device, the school computer room or by utilising the school library. You may wish to have the students work in groups of two or individually to complete the work sheet.
Students can be called on to provide answers to questions following their research.
The teacher may wish to use the worksheet as a pre test, testing knowledge that the students may have prior to study.
The worksheet could be provided as a homework task.
The worksheet can be used as an emergency extra, cover or substitute lesson when the usual teacher is not present.
This activity is one of a number of similar writing/research activities focusing on researching the biographies of various people. Have a look in the store to find other famous people who your students may be able to research and write about.
**The Eiffel Tower Engineering Case Study **
The activities include within this resource are for students studying examples of great engineering feats. This activity specifically looks at The Eiffel Tower, and includes a set of questions relating to the text. The case study include a find-a-word and other activities which could be provided to students after completion of the main activity.
Who is this resource for?
The activities and text have been written for students in Year 7 to 10. It could be a useful resource to provide as a casual or sub lesson or to introduce a discussion around engineering principals, materials or structures.
The resources contained within this resource have been designed for use in the classroom to assist in presenting meaningful activities in the subject of Engineering. They have been formatted to allow for quick printing of individual lessons for emergency cover lessons when practical work cannot be completed due to teacher absence or unexpected unavailability of the workshop for Metalwork classes.
Included in this resource
Eiffel Tower reading comprehension activity (Solution included)
Eiffel Tower Find-A-Word (Solution included)
Eiffel Tower Crossword Puzzle (Solution included)
People in Fashion in the Textiles and Design industry - Gianni Versace Research Activity.
This activity is intended for students researching people in the Fashion Industry. Gianni Versace or for students completing a writing and research activity.
This Biography Research Activity has been designed for use in the classroom to assist in covering a topic or outcome. It has been formatted to allow for quick printing of individual lessons. Space is provided to allow for students to write their name and the date the lesson was given.
Suggestions for using this activity.
Students can conduct individual research using their personal device, the school computer room or by utilising the school library. You may wish to have the students work in groups of two or individually to complete the work sheet.
Students can be called on to provide answers to questions following their research.
The teacher may wish to use the worksheet as a pre test, testing knowledge that the students may have prior to study.
The worksheet could be provided as a homework task.
The worksheet can be used as an emergency extra, cover or substitute lesson when the usual teacher is not present.
This activity is one of a number of similar writing/research activities focusing on researching the biographies of various people. Have a look in the store to find other famous people who your students may be able to research and write about.
This bundle consists of all the RMS Titanic related learning activities currently in the store.
Currently includes
1. RMS Titanic Find-A-Word
2. RMS Titanic Timeline activity
3. Titanic research activity
4. Engineering case study - RMS Titanic
This resource includes 6 different sheets each depicting an Australian Designer who have made significant achievements in their chosen industry.
The worksheets are designed to help students research using the Internet and other sources, gain an understanding of the life of the designer. The activity is intended to be used as a research activity but could also be used as a reading comprehension activity, a homework task, a pre-test of knowledge or a post test to test content retention. There are many other ways that a teacher may be able to use this and similar activities in the TPD store.
Designers included in this resource are:
Harry Seidler
Marc Newson
Sibella Court
Akira Isogawa
Collette Dinnigan
Carla Zampetti
How could this activity be used?
The sheets all depict different Australian designers.
It would be possible to distribute all 6 resources randomly around the class for students to complete their own independent research, or, alternatively, the teacher may choose to create small groups who will work together on the biography of one of the presented designers.
Students can conduct individual research using their personal device, the school computer room or by utilising the school library. You may wish to have the students work in groups of two or individually to complete the work sheet.3. Students can be called on to provide answers to questions following their research.
The teacher may wish to use the worksheet as a pre test, testing knowledge that the students may have prior to study.
The worksheet could be provided as a homework task
The worksheet can be used as an emergency extra or substitute lesson when the usual teacher is not present.
Students can be given a writing task after conduction research to write a short biography using information they have gathered.
This activity can be used to assist in teaching about voyage of and history behind the R.M.S Titanic. You may wish to use the worksheet to further develop researching skills
Students may be able to present their findings to the class to check accuracy of the researched information. This would be a great activity to use on days when the regular classroom teacher cannot be present or for significant anniversaries such the Titanic sinking anniversary in April each year.
The activity would also lend itself to being used to teach sentence structure or sentence composition.
Activities included in this resource
RMS Titanic guided research activity
RMS Titanic guided research activity (SOLUTION)
You may also be interested in other Titanic related items in this store.
Titanic Find-A-Word activity
Titanic Timeline activity
Engineering Case Study - The Brooklyn Bridge
The Brooklyn Bridge Metal Engineering Case Study - The resources contained within this resource have been designed for use in the classroom to assist in presenting meaningful activities in the subject of Metalwork or Metal engineering. They have been formatted to allow for quick printing of individual lessons for emergency cover lessons when practical work cannot be completed due to teacher absence, unexpected unavailability of the workshop etc.
Each worksheet has been formatted to allow for students to write their name and the date the lesson was given.
The activities include within this resource are for students studying examples of great engineering feats. This activity specifically looks at The Brooklyn Bridge, and includes a set of questions relating to the text. The case study include a find-a-word which could be provided to students after completion of the main activity and includes a sample solution.
Included in this resource
Brooklyn Bridge Case Study and questions page
Brooklyn Bridge - Missing Word activity
Brooklyn Bridge Find-A-Word
Brooklyn Bridge Find-A-Word (Solution)
The Sydney Harbour Bridge Engineering Case Study- The resources contained within this resource have been designed for use in the classroom to assist in presenting meaningful activities in the subject of Metalwork or Engineering. They have been formatted to allow for quick printing of individual lessons for emergency cover lessons when practical work cannot be completed due to teacher absence, unexpected unavailability of the workshop etc.
Each worksheet has been formatted to allow for students to write their name and the date the lesson was given.
The activities include within this resource are for students studying examples of great engineering feats. This activity specifically looks at The Sydney Harbour Bridge, and includes a set of questions relating to the text. The case study include a find-a-word which could be provided to students after completion of the main activity and includes a Life Skills version of the Find-A-Word activity.
Included in this resource
Case Study - Sydney Harbour Bridge
Sydney Harbour Bridge Find-A-Word
Sydney Harbour Bridge Find-A-Word (Solution)
Sydney Harbour Bridge Find-A-Word (Life Skills)
Sydney Harbour Bridge Find-A-Word (Life Skills Solution)
The Sydney Opera House Engineering Case Study - The resources contained within this resource have been designed for use in the classroom to assist in presenting meaningful activities in the subject of Engineering. They have been formatted to allow for quick printing of individual lessons for emergency cover lessons when practical work cannot be completed due to teacher absence, unexpected unavailability of the workshop etc.
Each worksheet has been formatted to allow for students to write their name and the date the lesson was given.
The activities include within this resource are for students studying examples of great engineering feats. This activity specifically looks at The Sydney Opera House, and includes a set of questions relating to the text. The case study include a find-a-word and other activities which could be provided to students after completion of the main activity.
Included in this resource
Sydney Opera House Reading Comprehension
Sydney Opera House Find-A-Word (Version 1) (Version 1 Solution included)
Sydney Opera House Find-A-Word (Version 2) (Version 2 Solution included)
Sydney Opera House Cross Word Puzzle (Solution included)
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People in Fashion in the Textiles and Design industry - Christian Dior Research Activity.
This activity is intended for students researching people in the Fashion Industry. Christian Dior or for students completing a writing and research activity.
This Biography Research Activity has been designed for use in the classroom to assist in covering a topic or outcome. It has been formatted to allow for quick printing of individual lessons. Space is provided to allow for students to write their name and the date the lesson was given.
Suggestions for using this activity.
Students can conduct individual research using their personal device, the school computer room or by utilising the school library. You may wish to have the students work in groups of two or individually to complete the work sheet.
Students can be called on to provide answers to questions following their research.
The teacher may wish to use the worksheet as a pre test, testing knowledge that the students may have prior to study.
The worksheet could be provided as a homework task.
The worksheet can be used as an emergency extra, cover or substitute lesson when the usual teacher is not present.
This activity is one of a number of similar writing/research activities focusing on researching the biographies of various people. Have a look in the store to find other famous people who your students may be able to research and write about.
This Bundle includes all the Printable Safety Tests currently available in the store.
How to use this resource
The safety tests within this teaching resource have been designed as a paper based safety testing resource. They can be used as an alternative to online safety testing when paper records of students work is preferred or more convenient.
They could be used as a pre-test prior to instruction being given so as to test current knowledge.
The teacher may choose to use these to test or reinforce knowledge after safety instructions and demonstrations have been given.
Use the tests as an additional activity when the regular classroom teacher is absent and practical lessons can not continue.
Each test includes a sample solution for the teachers use
Food Technology
Food Technology General Safety
Gas Oven
Microwave Oven
Gas Cooktop
Electric Cooktop
Food Allergies
Kitchen Knife Safety
Agriculture
General Agriculture Safety
Working with Poultry
Working with Sheep
Working with Pigs
Working with Goats
Working with Cattle
Metalwork
General Metalwork Safety
Metalwork Hand Tools Safety
Drill Press
Cordless Drill
Spot welder
Angle Grinder
Metalwork Lathe
Woodwork
General Woodwork Safety
Disc Sander
Drill Press
Wood Turning Lathe
Cordless Drill
Orbital Sander
Woodwork Hand Tools - Looking for something to leave for a casual or relief teacher for your Timber or Woodwork class? Or maybe something to use as a quick filler activity?
This resource, focusing on activities to teach about the various hand planes students may use in your woodwork class. They have been designed to be used as short activities when a casual or cover lesson needs to be quickly organised or could be used when students cannot complete practical activities with the remainder of the class.
This resource includes a number of worksheets relating to various woodworking hand planes. (See the list below). They have been designed to be used as short activities when a casual or cover lesson needs to be quickly organised or could be used when students cannot complete practical activities with the remainder of the class. If you cant be there to teach your class, you will at least be confident that your students will be actively involved in their learning for a whole lesson.
This set is one of a series of Emergency style themed worksheet sets available in the Tasstudent store.
When to use this resource
When a Casual or cover lesson needs to be quickly organised.
When students cannot complete practical activities with the remainder of the class. (eg- Incorrect footwear)
When a student has completed an activity early and you need a meaningful fill in activity.
What do I need to do to use this resource?
This resource is easy to use and prepare as all the worksheets just need to be printed out. Each new worksheet or handout has space for the student to write their name and date.
What will I get in this set?
Currently there are 7 activities that can be selected to provide your class. These will be added to later.
What are woodwork hand planes? (Reading comprehension activity)
Hand planes overview
Hand planes matching activity
Hand planes cutout matching activity
Find-A-Word puzzle (V1)
Find-A-Word puzzle (V2)
Crossword puzzle
Each activity has a sample solution sheet included.
Looking for something to leave for a casual or relief teacher for your Timber or Woodwork class? Or maybe something to use as a quick filler activity?
This resource, focusing on activities to teach about the various marking out tools students may use, has been designed to be used as short activities when a casual or cover lesson needs to be quickly organised or could be used when students cannot complete practical activities with the remainder of the class.
This resource includes a number of worksheets relating to woodworking marking out tools. (See the list below). They have been designed to be used as short activities when a casual or cover lesson needs to be quickly organised or could be used when students cannot complete practical activities with the remainder of the class. If you cant be there to teach your class, you will at least be confident that your students will be actively involved in their learning for a whole lesson.
This set is one of a series of Emergency style themed worksheet sets available in the Tasstudent store.
When to use this resource
When a Casual or cover lesson needs to be quickly organised.
When students cannot complete practical activities with the remainder of the class. (eg- Incorrect footwear)
When a student has completed an activity early and you need a meaningful fill in activity.
What do I need to do to use this resource?
This resource is easy to use and prepare as all the worksheets just need to be printed out. Each new worksheet or handout has space for the student to write their name and date.
What will I get in this set?
Currently there are 6 activities that can be selected to provide your class. These will be added to later.
The importance of woodwork marking tools (2 pages)
Marking out tools overview and questions (2 pages)
Marking out tools matching activity (1 page)
Marking out tools Cutout matching activity (2 pages)
Find-A-Word puzzle (1 page)
Crossword puzzle (1 page)
Each activity a sample solution sheet.
Looking for something to leave for a casual or relief teacher for your Timber or Woodwork class? Or maybe something to use as a quick filler activity?
This resource has been designed to be used as short activities when a casual or cover lesson needs to be quickly organised or could be used when students cannot complete practical activities with the remainder of the class.
This resource includes a number of worksheets relating to a specific woodwork power tool. (See the list below). They have been designed to be used as short activities when a casual or cover lesson needs to be quickly organised or could be used when students cannot complete practical activities with the remainder of the class. If you cant be there to teach your class, you will at least be confident that your students will be actively involved in their learning for a whole lesson.
This set is one of a series of Emergancy style worksheets available in the Tasstudent store.
When to use this resource
When a Casual or cover lesson needs to be quickly organised.
When students cannot complete practical activities with the remainder of the class. (eg- Incorrect footwear)
When a student has completed an activity early and you need a meaningful fill in activity.
What do I need to do to use this resource?
This resource is easy to use and prepare as all the worksheets just need to be printed out. Each new worksheet or handout has space for the student to write their name and date. If you wish to, space has been provided to insert your school logo is desired.
What will I get in this set?
Currently there are 4 Woodwork power tools included. These will be added to later.
The Jigsaw (Sample solution included)
The Orbital Sander (Sample solution included)
The Biscuit joiner (Plate joiner) (Sample solution included)
The Laminate Trimmer (Sample solution included)
Each information sheet includes a question page and a sample solution sheet.
If you are looking for printable Food Technology safety tests for your class, this set of safety tests should work for you. These classroom activities are a little different from the Food Technology sets 1 and 2. They have been designed to provide testing opportunities for students’ knowledge of safety-related information specific to Food classes.
How to use this resource
The safety tests within this teaching resource have been designed as a paper based safety testing resource. They can be used as an alternative to online safety testing when paper records of students work is preferred or more convenient.
They could be used as a pre-test prior to instruction being given so as to test current knowledge.
The teacher may choose to use these to test or reinforce knowledge after safety instructions and demonstrations have been given.
Use the tests as an additional activity when the regular classroom teacher is absent and practical lessons can not continue.
Each test or quiz includes an answer sheet.
This resource currently contains safety tests for the following food related equipment.
Food Technology General Safety
Gas Oven
Microwave Oven
Gas Cooktop
Electric Cooktop
Food Allergies
Kitchen Knife Safety
-----Sample solutions are also included with each test-----
Each test has been formatted to allow for quick printing of individual lessons and each allows for students to write their name and the date the activity was completed.
Additional tests will be added periodically.