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Sites are listed alphabetically by title. Those reviews which note links to other sites, especially as a major part of the site, will require additional exploration time by teachers to verify specific curriculum applications relevant to their classes. The USER LEVEL descriptor, Professional, is a pertinent reminder of such issues. Please note that changes happen daily on the Internet. Sites come and go. We cannot guarantee that the following sites are permanent or are structured as they were when they were reviewed.
A brief history of (just) in time: just in time, Toyota production system & lean manufacturing
All–Write site: Frank Lloyd Wright building code
Architect Studio 3D
Architecture : traditional and modern
Automotive technology: resources
DesignLine
Friends of the High Line
National safety: official website for the National Safety Council of Australia
Popular Woodworking
Simplicity Boats
Some assembly required: contemporary prefabricated houses
Sydney Harbour Bridge
Timber technologies
Zoom: engineer your career in manufacturing
Zoom2 : aerospace careers
A brief history of (just) in time: just in
time, Toyota production system & lean manufacturing 
Explaining the history and process of the lean manufacturing strategy, this site aims to give site users ideas on Developing your own
manufacturing strategy. It will be useful for Business Studies teachers seeking practical illustrations for the study of control of current
assets. Of special note is the concise explanation of the evolvement of lean manufacturing from the Toyota Motor Companys development of their
Just in time production (JIT) approach. Here, the Toyota production system and Inventory will allow
students to research the conditions needed for the JIT system to be effective. The ideas of Whitney, Taylor, Deming and Henry Ford, as regards the
development of JIT, are introduced. Resources has a superb range of material for technology and business teachers, including
automotive content, case studies, and videos. N. McFayden
USER LEVEL: Stage 4 Stage 5 Stage 6
KLA: HSIE; TAS
SYLLABUS: Business Studies Stage 6; Industrial Technology 710; Industrial Technology Stage 6
SCIS SUBJECTS: Manufacturing processes –History; Motor car industry – History; Time and motion
study; Toyota Motor Company –History
PUBLISHER: Strategos, USA
REVIEW DATE: 14/06/05 [658.5] SCIS 1204860
All–Write site: Frank Lloyd Wright building
code
One of the most important aspects of education is to incorporate relevance into teaching experiences. This resource provides information and
educational links based on one of the world’s most influential urban designers, Frank Lloyd Wright. Students will be informed about how local
and global environments, and materials used, affect design solutions in relation to architecture, furniture design, and technology. Linked lesson
resources will enable students to investigate the use of the design process, identify factors affecting design and to develop ideas on presenting
design solutions and ideas. Although the content applies to American examples of architecture, the principles and processes can be easily translated
into NSW classrooms. B. Maher
USER LEVEL: Stage 5 Stage 6 Professional
KLA: TAS
SYLLABUS: Design & Technology 7–10; Design & Technology Stage 6; Industrial Technology Stage 6
SCIS SUBJECTS: Architecture, American; Architecture, Modern – 20th century; Design; Wright, Frank Lloyd
REVIEW DATE: 01/03/06 [720.92] SCIS 1244088
Architect Studio
3D
An interactive student centred resource, this site is in line with architectural and engineering based design concepts that can be applied to Design
and Technology and Industrial Technology syllabuses. Students can develop their knowledge of drawing concepts by using standards. They can explore
spatial relationships and architectural designs by completing interactive activities, such as designing floor plans and three dimensional models of
houses. These activities are based on identified criteria, such as who the house is being built for and where it will be located. Extension activities
can be created from design based activities, which require students to engage in the design process and to scaffold their production of design ideas
and presentation. This site can be slow to load, but the 3D tools more than compensate for the wait. B. Maher
USER LEVEL: Stage 5 Stage 6 Professional
KLA: TAS
SYLLABUS: Design & Technology 7–10; Design & Technology Stage 6; Industrial Technology 7–10; Industrial
Technology Stage 6
SCIS SUBJECTS: Architecture, Domestic – Designs and plans; Houses
PUBLISHER: Frank Lloyd Wright Preservation Trust, USA
REVIEW DATE: 01/03/06 [728] SCIS 1219198
Architecture : traditional
and modern
With an emphasis on traditional architecture, this site provides details on the designs used in structures and
styles, including the materials used and the reason behind the shapes used. Images are plentiful and inspiring. Technology students can research
Measurements and Tools, and complete supported research projects on wood construction. In Teaching
materials, a Webquest adventure based on traditional architecture will help Technology students achieve outcomes related to
research and communication of ideas. Images and information on seventeen World cultural heritage sites will support Geography
students completing Investigating the world. The site will also assist teachers in addressing multicultural influences on architecture within
Australian society. B. Maher
USER LEVEL: Stage 4 Stage 5 Stage 6
KLA: HSIE; TAS
SYLLABUS: Design & Technology 710; Design & Technology Stage 6;
Geography 710; Industrial Technology Stage 6; Technology (Mandatory) 78
SCIS SUBJECTS: Architecture, Japanese
PUBLISHER: L.A. Makela, USA
REVIEW DATE: 16/03/05 [720.952] SCIS 1183369
Automotive technology: resources
A well resourced website for understanding the concepts of automotive work, this easily navigated site uses a table layout for the links. In this list of resources, the Article on emerging technology looks at innovations, from X by wire to starter generator systems, and is a very good resource for looking at industry links within the Industrial Technology 7–10 Module: Automotive. Other articles, all found in the well designed newsletters, explain automotive innovations and concepts such as antilock braking systems in easy to understand detail for Stage 5 students. Online learning contains two impressive animations on automotive braking systems and pre-engaged motors. Teachers can edit and save a lesson plan to use in conjunction with online materials. B. Khanna
USER LEVEL: Stage 5 Stage 6 Professional
KLA: TAS; VET
SYLLABUS: Automotive Curriculum Framework Stage 6; Engineering Stage 6; Industrial Technology 7–10; Industrial Technology Stage 6
SCIS SUBJECTS: Motor vehicles
PUBLISHER: T. Denton, UK
REVIEW DATE: 01/04/10 [629.2] SCIS 1412784
DesignLine
The website of a modern bus building company, the site has some interesting information for TAS students on contemporary engineering design. Site material stresses the environmentally friendly nature of the buses. It will suit students who are curious about vehicle design in general and fuel efficient designs in particular, and those researching hybrid and electric vehicles. Our environmental practice is a summary and Our innovative approach briefly explains design strengths. Our design & manufacturing process includes a vehicle assembly animation. Further details and images of bus models and their technical specifications can be found in DesignLine NZ; the company builds Australia’s buses in NZ. C. Thomas
USER LEVEL: Stage 5 Stage 6
KLA: TAS; VET
SYLLABUS: Automotive Curriculum Framework Stage 6; Design & Technology Stage 6; Engineering Studies Stage 6; Industrial Technology 7–10; Industrial Technology Stage 6
SCIS SUBJECTS: Buses – Design and construction; Buses – Environmental aspects
PUBLISHER: DesignLine, USA
REVIEW DATE: 25/03/10 [629.222] SCIS 1446559
Friends of the High Line
A community group in New York City is dedicated to developing a recreational facility from a disused historic rail structure and this website looks at
their vision. A brief history of the location, maps of the scheme, videos of the project, development proposals and historical footage of the railway
are included. The website also features links to a number of similar projects that have been undertaken in America and Europe. These indicate
successful upgrades of derelict elevated railway sections. The site is a useful resource for students of various technological subjects in Stage 6.A.
Parnis
USER LEVEL: Stage 6
KLA: TAS
SYLLABUS: Design & Technology Stage 6; Industrial Technology Stage 6
SCIS SUBJECTS: Community life; Parks – Design and construction; Railways – United States – History; Social action;
Urban renewal
PUBLISHER: Friends of the High Line, USA
REVIEW DATE: 02/09/08 [712] SCIS 1371686
National safety: official website for the National
Safety Council of Australia
This large, comprehensive site may be useful for the study of workplace communication and occupational health and safety within the Industrial
Technology: Stage 6 syllabus. The monthly magazine, National safety, provides the user with access to selected, topical articles. Each
issue has information concerning safety issues. Within Safety News, Archive allows access to the edition from the previous month. Some articles
could be used by Information Processes and Technology: Stage 6 syllabus students. There are also links to safety, and safety and health
resources which would require further research to verify their curriculum relevance. P. Thompson
USER LEVEL: Stage 6 Professional
KLA: TAS
SYLLABUS: Industrial Technology Stage 6; Information Processes & Technology Stage 6
SCIS SUBJECTS: Industrial health and safety; National Safety Council of Australia
KEYWORDS: Occupational Health and Safety; workplace safety
PUBLISHER: National Safety Council of Australia
REVIEW DATE: 16/5/04 [363.11] SCIS 1081626
Popular Woodworking
An online version of Popular Woodworking magazine, this site has the potential to be a great resource for technology teachers. Navigation
around the site is made easy by the use of a menu list, and the overall presentation of the site is excellent. Woodworking plans are available with
full drawings at Free project plans. Articles on various tools, equipment and processes are available to be viewed. A monthly newsletter is
available upon subscribing and contains up to date information about articles and events. Further resources can be ordered through the site. B.
Maher
USER LEVEL: Stage 4 Stage 5 Stage 6 Community Professional
KLA: TAS; VOC ED
SYLLABUS: Design & Technology 7-10; Design & Technology Stage 6; Industrial Technology Stage 6; Science & Technology K-6
SCIS SUBJECTS: Woodwork
KEYWORDS: Woodworking equipment; woodwork plans
PUBLISHER: F&W Publications, USA
REVIEW DATE: 16/5/04 [684] SCIS 1068049
Simplicity Boats
Created to offer some inspiration and information for amateurs who are interested in boat building, this site contains images, drawings, plans and
free detailed step-by-step instructions required to build simple sailing and row boats. The site provides a good example for Industrial Technology
students on completing a construction sequence and planning project construction. Resourcesand Links reveal a large
number of websites related to boat building and design software. This site would be extremely useful for HSC students working with timber and
furnishings, and it is particularly suitable when studying the Industrial Technology Stage 6 Topic: Timber products and furniture industries.
A. Parnis
USER LEVEL: Stage 5 Stage 6
KLA: TAS
SYLLABUS: Design & Technology 7–10; Design & Technology Stage 6; Industrial Technology 7–10; Industrial
Technology Stage 6
SCIS SUBJECTS: Boatbuilding
PUBLISHER: Simplicity Boats, USA
REVIEW DATE: 01/05/09 [623.8] SCIS 1407772
Some assembly required: contemporary prefabricated
houses
This website looks at the design and structure of prefabricated housing and presents a variety of approaches. Easy to navigate, the website has many
visual resources. There is a timeline on prefabricated construction in the USA and details about prefabricated houses such as the
FlatPak house and the weeHouse, a one room cabin. Biographies about architects and audio clips about the exhibits
are available. There are many links to related websites containing detailed information related to the design and construction of prefabricated homes,
and an extensive essay on the development of the prefabricated house. It is a useful site for Technology students. A. Parnis
USER LEVEL: Stage 4 Stage 5 Stage 6
KLA: TAS; VET
SYLLABUS: Construction Curriculum Framework Stage 6; Design & Technology
7–10; Design & Technology Stage 6; Industrial Technology 7–10; Industrial Technology Stage 6; Technology (Mandatory) 7–8
SCIS SUBJECTS: Architecture, Domestic; Houses – Design and construction
PUBLISHER: Walker Art Center, USA
REVIEW DATE: 02/09/08 [728] SCIS 1371675
Sydney Harbour Bridge
ABSTRACT
The site examines historical and engineering aspects of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Building the Bridge looks at the historical elements of construction. Engineering Studies relates to the Stage 6 syllabus and goes into depth about the bridge’s mechanics, hydraulics, surveying and materials. Web resources for teachers and students provides links to additional resources and Syllabus support provides links to relevant BOS NSW syllabus documents. The site has a variety of photographs and a specialised search function. The site is constructed for students of History 7–10, Industrial Technology Stage 6 and Engineering Studies Stage 6.
USER LEVEL: Stage 5 Stage 6
KLA: HSIE; TAS
SYLLABUS: Engineering Studies Stage 6; History 7–10; Industrial Technology Stage 6
SCIS SUBJECTS: Bridges – Design and construction; Sydney Harbour Bridge – History
PUBLISHER: Board of Studies NSW, Australia
REVIEW DATE: 01/11/09 [624.2] SCIS 1419793
Timber technologies
Designed to help students with timber projects, the site uses two cartoon characters, Wendy and Owen, who guide site users around a virtual woodwork room. Sections of Design, Projects, Materials, Tools, Techniques and Evaluation contain student focused information, with photographs, drawings, diagrams, worksheets and useful links. Students are shown the process and worth of a portfolio, with links to designer profiles in Design. There are examples of projects linked to a design brief, a detailed look at different timber types and woodworking tools relevant to students, and explanations of techniques used to create timber projects. Evaluation looks at designs and finished products, plus how to evaluate the timber tools and techniques used. The Sitemap is the most useful navigation route to topics and for accessing the glossary and activities material. A. Murray
USER LEVEL: Stage 4 Stage 5 Stage 6
KLA: TAS
SYLLABUS: Design & Technology 7–10; Design & Technology Stage 6; Industrial Technology Stage 6; Technology (Mandatory) 7–8
SCIS SUBJECTS: Design; Woodwork
PUBLISHER: Timber Technologies, Australia
REVIEW DATE: 01/11/09 [684] SCIS 1419750
Zoom : engineer your career in
manufacturing
The Australian Industry Group promotes the work skills of its largest sector membership with this innovative
and easy to navigate web site. On a wheel of choices, Careers and Interests provide users with information to help
them identify their skills and then narrow general career ideas into Jobs , including complex technological work and practical
engineering. Each is given a short description, with links for researchers to follow. Information includes job descriptions, training options, and
current wage rates. The site is straightforward and purposeful, and is not without a sense of humour, as opening Flowers will show.
E. Kesby
USER LEVEL: Stage 5 Stage 6
KLA: TAS; VOC ED
SYLLABUS: CEC Electrotechnology Stage 6; CEC Work Studies Stage 6; Design & Technology 710; Design & Technology Stage 6;
Engineering Studies Stage 6; Industrial Technology Stage 6; Metal & Engineering Stage 6; Work Education 710
SCIS SUBJECTS: Engineering Careers; Manufacturing processes Careers; Vocational guidance
PUBLISHER: Australian Industry Group
REVIEW DATE: 16/03/05 [670.23] SCIS 1092013
Zoom2 : aerospace
careers
A written introduction from a Captain welcoming us aboard this web site is a friendly touch that is echoed in the
site's style and content. Flying graphics over an aerial shot of an airport facility form an entry platform into six areas of employment. The site
covers work in Terminal services, Aircrew, and Training, and the more technical choices of
Avionics, Mechanical maintenance, and Structural maintenance. The site suits careers browsers
rather than those seeking solid information. Adequate job descriptions are given in an informal tone, but specifics, such as wage and training
information, are not provided. E. Kesby
USER LEVEL: Stage 5 Stage 6
KLA: VOC ED
SYLLABUS: CEC Electrotechnology Stage 6; CEC Work Studies Stage 6; Engineering Studies Stage 6; Industrial Technology Stage 6; Metal
& Engineering Stage 6; Tourism & Hospitality Stage 6; Work Education 710
SCIS SUBJECTS: Aeronautics, Commercial Careers
PUBLISHER: Australian Industry Group
REVIEW DATE: 16/03/05 [387.7] SCIS 1183854
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