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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
ASEE Engineering K12 Center: where to go for K-12 engineering education
Building and construction toolbox
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
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
ASEE Engineering K12 Center: where to go for K-12 engineering education
It is great to see a site that demonstrates the diversity of study and practice options in engineering. Careers are explained in The engineering alphabet. Careers advisors can benefit from the site as it has downloadable pamphlets on the various fields of engineering and possible career paths. Students will be able to determine whether engineering studies are right for them by taking a series of online quizzes which ask questions about the way they think and learn. Teachers can access a large library of lesson activities and web resources to produce lessons that promote problem solving and teamwork in pairs or large groups. B. Maher
USER LEVEL: Stage 4 Stage 5 Stage 6 Professional
KLA: TAS
SYLLABUS: Design & Technology 7-10; Engineering Studies Stage 6; Industrial Technology Stage 6; Technology (Mandatory) 7-8
SCIS SUBJECTS: Engineering; Engineering - Study and teaching
PUBLISHER: American Society for Engineering Education
REVIEW DATE: 16/07/07 [620.007] SCIS 1212844
Building and construction toolbox
Building techniques and workplace related topics are interestingly presented in this resource. The site is very easy to navigate with an interactive site supervisor to show students how to get the most from the website. Colourful, carton style graphics support the written text in explaining different aspects of the construction industry, and interactive quizzes help reinforce concepts taught. The site covers workplace communication, carpentry, plastering, tiling, painting, bricklaying, and demolition. OH&S forms an element of each topic. The site is current, informative and pleasant to use, making it particularly suitable for TAS and VET students. A. Parnis
USER LEVEL: Stage 4 Stage 5 Stage 6
KLA: TAS; VET
SYLLABUS: Construction Curriculum Framework Stage 6; Design & Technology Stage 6; Industrial Technology 7–10; Industrial Technology Stage 6; Metal & Engineering Curriculum Framework Stage 6
SCIS SUBJECTS: Builders – Training; Building – Study and teaching; Vocational education
PUBLISHER: Holmesglen Training and Development, Australia
REVIEW DATE: 10/09/07 [690.07] SCIS 1318073
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
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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